Lorena Nimke, MSW, LICSW
Rochester,MN
Summary
- Dynamic social work leader with extensive experience at Mayo Clinic, excelling in client advocacy and multidisciplinary collaboration. Successfully oversaw operations for over 200 staff, enhancing quality improvement initiatives and mentoring new professionals. Proven ability to develop strategic goals while ensuring compliance with ethical standards and fostering a supportive environment for patient care.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Social Work
Mayo Clinic
07.2015 - 04.2025
- Oversaw all operations of the Section made up of over 200 employees including Social Workers and Administrative staff.
- Planned and monitored staff hiring, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
- Developed and implemented departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with administrative, legal and ethical requirements of organization.
- Prepared, monitored and evaluated departmental budgets and kept operations compliant with allocated funding.
Social Work Supervisor
Mayo Clinic
03.2008 - 07.2015
- Developed strong community partnerships to enhance available resources and support for patients and their families.
- Represented social workers in a practice group that covered several specialty practices at St Mary's Hospital including orthopedics, cardiac surgery, trauma and trauma surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, and general medicine services.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular supervision (both clinical and administrative) training, and professional development opportunities.
- Mentored new social workers entering the field to promote professional growth and solidify foundational skills necessary for success.
- Provided direct patient care for patients within all the practices in my group.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while adhering to ethical guidelines in all aspects of practice.
Social Worker
Mayo Clinic
06.1990 - 03.2008
- Worked as a social worker in various specialty practices mostly in the inpatient setting.
- Areas included: Neuro/Neuro Surgery, Kidney/Pancreas Transplant, Cardiac and Cardiac Surgery.
- Provided support in creating a plan for patients when they were ready to transition out of the hospital.
- Worked with patients from all over the world dealing with challenging medical issues.
- Provided short term interventions related to mental health issues that were often exacerbated by medical complications.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-1989
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI12-1985
Master of Science - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-1989
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Motivational interviewing
- Policy analysis
- Clinical supervision
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Director Of Social Work
Mayo Clinic
07.2015 - 04.2025
Social Work Supervisor
Mayo Clinic
03.2008 - 07.2015
Social Worker
Mayo Clinic
06.1990 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Social Work
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Master of Science - Social Work
Arizona State University
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