Angela Patton
London,KY
Summary
Worked in healthcare for more than 20 years. Pride myself for having exceptional people skills with the ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy. Have served in many departments within the healthcare system. Possess pertinent knowledge to understand patient needs and offer assistance. Recently began reviewing healthcare claims and identifying ways to decrease medical spend and save both the patient and the company money. Well established within the community. Attend annual meetings to stay up to date with latest health and wellness trends.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Health & Wellness
Laurel Grocery Co.
London, KY
03.2022 - Current
- Experienced health director with demonstrated history of working in health and wellness industry. Skilled in Health Promotion, Healthcare Management, and Health Program Planning. Strong Community and social services professional with Bachelors degree focused in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion and Masters in Business with emphasis in Healthcare Administration.
- Currently working as Health & Wellness Director overseeing small family practice and implementing health and wellness programming. Providing education, helping patients meet their healthcare goals. Navigating the healthcare industry, serving as an advocate for our patients, minimizing out of pocket expense to both the patient and our company. Have successfully reduced our company's medical spend by over $1 million in a 3 year period.
Health Educator
Saint Joseph London Hospital
London, KY
12.1999 - 03.2015
- Served as community health worker providing health education and biometric screenings to employer groups within community and surrounding counties.
- Assessed employee health conditions and implemented strategic health programming. Successfully decreased present health conditions within workforce by 30%.
- Provided biometric screenings to staff within Saint Joseph London Hospital and all Saint Joseph hospitals in Southeastern Ky. Assisted staff with wellness program and incentives. Maintained employee engagement at 57%.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department
- Supervised staff to coordinate needs assessments
- Developed and improved continuing education programs and new employee training on specific health issues
- Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Univeristy of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Ky.04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Ky.12.2008
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Anderson, SC.05.1997
Skills
- Epic Systems/Allscripts AEHR
- Policy and Program Development
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Process Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Patient Advocacy
- Community-based Educational Programs
- Facility Oversight
- Profitability Strategies
- Organizational Goal Development
- Utilization Management
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clinical Staff Management
Certification
Certified Diabetes Prevention Specialist from CDC training in Atlanta, Ga.
Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Facilitator - teach smoking cessation courses as well as provide education to patients regarding smoking cessation - Georgetown, Ky.
Basic Life Support, CPR.
Timeline
Director of Health & Wellness
Laurel Grocery Co.
03.2022 - Current
Health Educator
Saint Joseph London Hospital
12.1999 - 03.2015
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Univeristy of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Westside High School