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COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Professional Background
Experienced in providing health education to diverse populations. Possess the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programs. 
Skill Highlights
  • Electronic Health Record
  • Data Entry
  • Documenting/Charting
  • Liaising between patients and medical professionals
  • Business development
  • Recruiting
  • Active listening skills
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • Detail-oriented
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Goal setting and implementation
Professional Experience
11/2014 to 02/2016
Community Health WorkerPMS-Rio Rancho Family Health Center - Rio Rancho, NM
  • Worked as a diabetes educator through the University of New Mexico's Endocrinology Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Program (Endo-ECHO).
  • Recruited patients for the program via cold calling, warm hand-offs from physicians, and referrals.
  • Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
  • Coordinated with medical providers/patients to develop care plans/goals.
  • Conducted basic vitals for patients.?
  • Went through consenting process with patients for enrolling into the program.
  • Acted as a patient advocated in dealing with issues with their insurance company.
  • Provided social services resources when necessary.
  • Developed a monthly newsletter to inform patients of diabetes tips, resources, and services offered at the clinic.
  • I was responsible for keeping/securing confidential documents.
  • Scanned, faxed, and copied medical forms.
  • Tracked various program data via Excel spreadsheets on a regular basis.
09/2013 to 08/2014
Nutrition Program AssociateUniversity of Missouri Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Program - St. Louis, MO
  • Taught a 6-8 week basic nutrition class to low-income adolescents, teenagers, adults, and seniors. 
  • Conducted pre and post evaluations.
  • Tracked attendants and provided certificates for program completion.
  • I was responsible for scheduling my appointments.
  • Recruited participants/organizations to participate in the program.
  • Implemented tangible incentives that correlated with each lesson.
  • Demonstrated easy healthy meals and taste testing.  
  • Provided educational handouts and recipes with each lesson.
  • Conducted exercises to encourage increased physical activity.
  • Traveled on a regular basis to teach at various sites.
  • I was responsible for keeping/securing confidential documents.
08/2012 to 05/2013
Graduate Teaching AssistantUniversity of Missouri-Columbia - Columbia, MO
  • Mentored undergraduate students in an introductory Health Professions course: consulted with them about academic careers in Health Professions.
  • Assisted the professor in implementing academic responsibilities (grading, entering in grades into Blackboard system, and etc.)
06/2012 to 08/2012
InternJefferson County Health Department - Hillsboro, MO
  • Assisted in conducting a grant for the Missouri Foundation for Health.
  • Gathered and analyzed health data of Jefferson County residents for an annual community needs assessment.
  • Based on data assessment, the department was re-certified for grant funding.
03/2012 to 11/2012
Research AssistantUniversity of Missouri-Columbia Playgrounds Without Borders - Columbia, MO
  • Grant funded project that researched correlations between child activity levels and obesity.
  • Observed fifth grade children's activity levels during recess at four local elementary schools.
  • Collected data on the childrens' daily activity levels through GPS, accelerometers, and pictures.
01/2011 to 06/2011
Direct Support ProfessionalChariton Valley Association - Kirksville, MO
  • Provided personal care (bathing, feeding, lifting, and etc.) and companionship for mentally and physically disabled residents.
  • Implemented daily physical and occupational therapy routines with residents.
  • Documented patients' completed routines according to their care plan.
Education and Training
May 2013
Health Promotion and PolicyUniversity of Missouri-Columbia - Columbia, MO, USA
December 2010
Bachelor of Science: Health SciencesTruman State University - Kirksville, MO, USA
Certifications
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Publications
  • Research entitled "A Comparison of Attitudes Regarding Health Insurance among Students at Truman State University" was published in 2010 in the McNair Scholarly Review-Truman State University, 16, 17-27, and the Missouri Journal of Health , Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 20, 36-43.
  • Presented research results at several different conferences: the Annual McNair Research Conference at Truman State University, the MO-KAN-NE Heartland Research Conference in Kansas, MO, and the Missouri Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference in Osage Beach, MO.
Interests
  • Healthcare
  • Health Education
  • Advocacy
  • Administrative
  • Nonprofit
Skills
 Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Publisher, Word, Excel, community needs assessment, researching, research, educator, public speaking, faxing, scanning, copying, documenting, customer service, EHR, assessing, planning, implementing, advocacy, evaluating
Community Involvement
  • Masters of Public Health Graduate Student Association University of Missouri September 2011-May 2013

Promoted public health through service and advocacy:

-Volunteered at a local food pantry.

-Participated in professional workshops.

-Volunteered at Columbia Second Chance Pet Rescue.

  • Youth Advisory Committee September 2011-May 2013 Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health

Promoted HIV/AIDS and sexual health awareness within the community:

-Condom Crawl (distributed information about STDs and provided condoms

  to patrons at local bars).

-Administered HIV tests at Westminster University.

-Volunteered for World AIDS Day events.

                 -Participated in STI education training. 

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • PMS-Rio Rancho Family Health Center
  • University of Missouri Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Program
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
  • Jefferson County Health Department
  • University of Missouri-Columbia Playgrounds Without Borders
  • Chariton Valley Association

School Attended

  • University of Missouri-Columbia
  • Truman State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Community Health Worker
  • Nutrition Program Associate
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • Intern
  • Research Assistant
  • Direct Support Professional

Degrees

  • Health Promotion and Policy
    Bachelor of Science : Health Sciences

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