Angela Morris
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with accuracy and a positive attitude. Proven track record of success in organizational skills, management and leadership. Strong collaborator and committed to leading and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals. Dedicated to bringing cancer awareness and being active in the cancer support community.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Education & Outreach Coordinator
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Serve as a trusted liaison between individuals, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations to provide cancer awareness and support.
- Conduct outreach and education 2-4 times monthly to promote cancer prevention, early detection, and the importance of timely screenings within underserved communities.
- Develop network relationships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization's presence in the community.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations to expand resource access for target populations.
- Lead the Patient Family Advisory Council to identity improvement opportunities and implementation initiatives to enhance patient-centered care. Coordinate the meeting agenda, foster open dialogue and gather feedback.
- Coordinate celebratory and educational events for patients and staff.
- Collaborate with internal departments to support screening initiatives and increase community participation.
- Participate in regular leadership meetings to review performance metrics, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Patient Navigator
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Establish relationships, provide emotional support, encouragement and guidance to patients and families. Work closely with Nurse Navigator and providers to promote patients ability to understand diagnosis and comprehend treatment plan process.
- Daily face-to-face interaction with 8-10 patients to ensure they feel supported. Identify and collaborate with staff to eliminate barriers to care which improves patients compliance to treatment by nearly 50%.
- Educate patients about social worker services, community/national resources and establish relationships with organizations to facilitate connections to provide assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services.
- Make 25-30 calls weekly to patients and initiate getting lung screenings scheduled for patients which improves adherence to screenings by 25%.
- Assisted with planning and participated in cancer survivor events, lead and planned breast cancer support group activities and retained guest speaker.
- Educated public about Grady Cancer Center and importance of early detection of cancer at community breast cancer awareness events.
- Oversee remote Lay Navigators by setting aside specific day and time for patient updates and to build connections.
Certified Travel Agent
Paycation
03.2015 - 06.2020
- Arranged and managed travel reservations for clients while providing exemplary customer service, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
- Planned, described, developed tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers. Coordinated transportation.
- Created promotional materials for travel packages, organized marketing events at libraries, churches and associate's homes that usually resulted in gaining 3-5 new clients.
- Developed collaborative professional relationships through clear and effective communication with tour companies, airlines and vendors.
Family Child Care Provider/Owner/Operator
In Good Hands Child Care
11.2001 - 06.2013
- Researched daycare licensing guidelines, attended business operation trainings, developed business plan, prepared home to meet standards, then started my own in-home daycare, before/after school program and child transportation service.
- Developed programs, directed, executed daily operations and activities of daycare in order to provide instruction and care for up to 16 children 0 -12 years of age.
- Planned and organized schedules, lesson plans, field trips and community service projects.
- Maintained, managed all business needs. Created monthly newsletter and advertisement flyers.
- Arranged and conducted one on one meetings with parents to discuss their child's development, any issues or concerns.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised staff of 4-5. Retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and fostered stability by building connections.
- Formulated, executed marketing plan and maintained positive image to consistently achieve 95% enrollment.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL01.1996
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Networking
- Public Relations
- Interpersonal Skill
- Time Management
- Coordinate Events
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Public Education & Outreach Coordinator
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Patient Navigator
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2023
Certified Travel Agent
Paycation
03.2015 - 06.2020
Family Child Care Provider/Owner/Operator
In Good Hands Child Care
11.2001 - 06.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harold Washington College