“I just wanted to share that today Mageena did such a wonderful job with a patient. She’s young and at high risk and Mageena did not feel comfortable discharging her. She went in and thoroughly explained the situation and had such a level of compassion I felt like I needed to share what a great experience it was for this young girl. Mageena is so knowledgeable and has honestly taught all of us so much. She willingly shares info that makes us as nurses more effective in dealing with our clients while managing her time here. We are all so grateful when she comes.”
Karen English, RN in the Valley Health System
“Mageena’s presentation focused on suicide prevention and suicide risk assessment modalities. Her presentation was original in that she not only focused on what it says “in the book” but she also spoke from her experience working the Mobile Crisis Unit. While Mageena prepared a lengthy and well-researched PowerPoint, she neither read from the script nor was she so rigid to have to stick to the particular script that she prepared. Instead, she summarized the main points, conveyed personal anecdotes, and peppered the presentation with interesting teaching points. After the presentation, several individuals were intrigued and lined up to ask Mageena follow up questions. I was impressed with the scope of research that was in the presentation as well as with Mageena’s strong delivery. The lessons provided will serve as an important backdrop for the attendees’ future experiences dealing with suicidality in their clients”.
Rabbi Avi Anderson, LMSW, CSW-Intern
“I felt strongly compelled to express to you what an amazing social worker Mageena Tom is. When Ms. Tom started coming to our facility, I was pleasantly shocked by her positive involvement in our unit. It is clear how professional, hardworking, and passionate about serving patients with mental health conditions she is. I’m extremely hard working myself and take pride in our profession. I feel so hopeful that I met a social worker like Ms. Tom who exemplifies what an LCSW should be. More students need to be assigned to working with a LCSW like Ms. Tom. It is so rare to find a gem in an LCSW out here and I’m so grateful that we have Ms. Tom coming to us.”
Jennine Holzknecht, LCSW, UMC Hospital
“Thank you for your enlightening presentation to my senior seminar students. The students sang your praises when we resumed the class discussion for the day and like them, I was impressed and pleased with the detailed insights that you shared.”
Dr. Sandra Owens, PHD, UNLV School of Social Work
“We love Mageena! She is so needed. Her services are superior and she was one of our unit’s favorite mobile assessors. Mageena was an incredible asset to our team. Her sense of humor and great timing can be disarming to both staff and patients alike.”
Psychologist, Sunrise Hospital
“Mageena has such a grounding presence and I am so glad she was there for me in High school as my school social worker. Mageena helped improve my high school experience. I am so grateful now that she knew the signs when I was in crisis, and took me to the hospital right away.”
Anonymous
“Thank you so much for allowing me to follow you around all over Vegas! It has been a pleasure and asset to me to see how you do whatever it takes to make sure clients get the proper care they deserve.”
Esther Mata, LCSW (Former MSW practicum student)
“You will never know how grateful I am for the time you took to teach me. You have provided me with such a great foundation to help me in my social work career!”
Jennifer Hughes, LCSW (Former MSW practicum student and CSW-Intern)
“Mageena has opened my mind about interactions with others. You remind me that we can learn from everyone no matter who they are. Thank you for showing me great interview skills.”
Lauren Rojas, LCSW (Former MSW practicum student)
“Mageena is so passionate about her work and that is so inspiring to see. I hope to one day be a social worker like her!”
Haley Sisneros Flaherty, LCSW (Former MSW practicum student)
“I believe this was the best and most informative group I have ever attended on ‘Understanding Your Diagnosis’.”
Anonymous patient
“Mageena is a great clinician and a great person to learn from!”
Cara S. RN, Sunrise Hospital BHHO
“I have never met a social worker with so much medical knowledge, it’s impressive. Thanks for being a great social worker!”
Dr. Adam Shafer, Psychiatrist at Focus Mental Health Solutions
“I appreciate your willingness to come in and share your experiences with our students. Shayna has just raved about her experience with you. Thank you for taking her under your wing and showing her so much. This opportunity has been invaluable to her.”
Roberta Miranda, Psychology Professor at Nevada State College
“I want Mageena to know that I feel like a better person for having the pleasure of knowing her and talking to her. I want her to know that although I’m not a religious person, I have still seen her as a blessing in disguise.”
Former patient
“Mrs. Tom did more for our daughter in 1 hour in the ER than any other psychiatric provider has done for her in the last 6 years.”
Mother of ER patient
“Working with Mageena has always been an excellent experience! I really appreciated her sharing all of her knowledge with me and she gave great support as a trainer and a coworker”
A.S., LCSW
“Thank you for your dedication to our community by providing outstanding suicide prevention support”
Richard Egan, Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention
“Mageena was so supportive and gave me great guidance when I was a social work student”
John Potter, LCSW
“Mageena Tom is one of my favorite clinical evaluators. I really respect how much time she takes with each client. She really listens to them and that makes all the difference.”
Anthony, ER Tech
“She is a true problem solver. Her facilitation of a student led focus group demonstrated both clinical and research acumen.”
Victoria Stanhope, PhD, MSW
“Mageena is like that main character on House, MD. She is determined to solve the psychiatric/medical mystery. I have watched her in action. She is unconventional and dedicated to her work. She always found the diagnosis no matter how difficult or obscure it was. She kept great records and gave informative reports. She also excelled at identifying missing persons, like the patients no one else could ID. I had so much fun watching her clear the ER.”
TJ, RN Valley Hospital ER
“Mrs. Tom is a capable and conscientious employee who regularly goes above and beyond what is required of her. Her intelligence, stamina, organizational skills, and patience, quickly enabled her to become one of our most valued staff members. She is a very effective advocate for others.”
Marica Merel
“We had a client’s family reject numerous other workers we provided them. They felt the other staff members didn’t fit well with their daughter. Mageena however, formed a bond with this girl instantly. The mother of this girl, who has never been easy to please, has said, ‘You can’t understand how much my daughter loves to work with Mageena; nobody has ever been able to do this’. Her dedication to families and individuals with disabilities is to be admired.”
David Brody
“Mrs. Tom did more for our daughter in 1 hour in the ER than any other psychiatric provider has done for her in the last 6 years.”
Mother of ER patient
“Working with Mageena has always been an excellent experience! I really appreciated her sharing all of her knowledge with me and she gave great support as a trainer and a coworker”
A.S., LCSW
“Thank you for your dedication to our community by providing outstanding suicide prevention support”
Richard Egan, Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention
“She is a true problem solver. Her facilitation of a student led focus group demonstrated both clinical and research acumen.”
Victoria Stanhope, PhD, MSW
“Her skills in the office made our time much more efficiently spent and her attention to detail made the difference with the population we cater to.”
Rabbi Levi Volovik
“She has clearly demonstrated her commitment to using the strengths-based approach in her work with individuals and families.”
Massachusetts Family Development Credentialing Program, Tufts University
“In the twenty-eight years I have worked at this college, Mrs. Tom is one of the most impressive people I have ever worked with”
David Dow
“The Perkins School for the Blind would like to extend our appreciation for your service. Your contribution made a difference. We are appreciative for your dedication and commitment to helping others”
Mike Cataruzolo, CVA
“She provided excellent accommodations in her work with students with disabilities”
Andrea Schwartz
“Words cannot express how much I have enjoyed working with you! Thank you for your invaluable help.”
Kate
“She is an effective communicator with both students and parents. I know this because my daughter was in her class.”
Helen Muterperl
“She has a wonderful thirst for knowledge and is willing to ask questions in that pursuit.”
Sara Satham
“She thinks for herself, and uses her critical thinking to look at many angles of a situation. Her work is superior.”
Jill B.
“Mrs. Tom was a tremendously valued member of our social services department, the best documentation in the whole department!”
Former Supervisor
“Mrs. Tom, thank you so much for preparing us so well! I really enjoy your class and your perspective on life in general”
CL
“It was very interesting to me to learn about conscious and subconscious forces, the ID, Ego, and Superego. The overlap of these concepts in other subjects is deeply relevant”
AD
“I really enjoyed learning about genetics and twins from Mrs. Tom in Human Development class”
RG
“She is so smart and really knows her stuff diagnostically. She taught me all about Schizoaffective Disorder and Dementia. She was really jogging my memory from medical school. I trust her judgement and respect her clinical opinion.”
Dr. Erik Evensen, DO, Super Emergency Physicians Group
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