Anna O'Shea
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Diligent young women committed to utilizing skills and knowledge of health sciences to improve the lives of those in need. Thrives on using a philanthropic attitude when working towards a mission centered around health equity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center
06.2023 - Current
- Organized health career exploration events exposing high school students to diverse professional pathways aligned with their interests and abilities.
- Advocated for diversification and improvement of the healthcare workforce to ensure health equity for all local communities.
- Occasionally assisted with organization fundraisers to help raise funds, including the recent CHAHEC 20th Anniversary Fundraiser.
- Maintained and enhanced Scrubs Club's learning curriculum, mobilizing it on a virtual platform and providing demos to other organizations and schools
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation among target audiences.
- Improved community health by creating and implementing targeted educational programs addressing prevalent public health issues.
- Assisted with the management and culturally appropriate execution of various state-funded grants
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and potential opportunities for program growth or expansion.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
Medical Assistant
Northern Medical Group
02.2022 - Current
- Discussed laboratory results and provided education on healthy lifestyle modifications
- Communicated with pharmacies, medical practices, and laboratories ensuring highest quality of patient care
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications and vaccinations to keep records of accurate treatments
- Scheduled appointments, faxed physician orders, obtained medical reports, and coordinated with diagnostic imaging groups
- Developed a compassionate patient-centered environment through collaboration with other medical and administrative personnel
- Collected and handled specimens such as blood, urine, covid-19, etc
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms as well as medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Medical Assistant
Emergency One Urgent Care
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Proficient in obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, and electrocardiograms
- Performed drug screen collections for Department of Transportation and Department of Social Services
- Managed the task of limiting the spread communicable diseases
- Worked collaboratively under supervision of MD's, D.O's, PA's, and NP's to provide quality of patient care in a timely manner
- Collected and handled specimens for testing such as Covid-19, Influenza, mononucleosis and Streptococcal pharyngitis; Experience working with Quidel Sofia 2 and Abbott ID Now covid-19 rapid tests
- Assisted medical providers during procedures and examinations, this includes lacerations, wound packing, and vaginal examinations
- Maintained high infection control standards
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Care Assistant
Allied Services
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds and wheelchairs
- Engaged patients with meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs of patients, such as electrical muscle stimulation.
Volunteer
Volunteers Around The World
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked in mobile clinics providing health services throughout multiple remote villages in the Dominican Republic
- Educated patients about diseases, treatments and at-home care
- Took vitals on patients, such as blood pressure, blood glucose, respiratory rate, weight, and height
- Immersed in the Spanish language which resulted in knowledge of some basic level Spanish used in medical settings
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
- Registered patients, gathered necessary forms to collect patient information prior to medical evaluation.
Girls On The Run Coach
Girls On The Run
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Empowered individuals to achieve personal goals by providing coaching and support sessions.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion by ensuring that all activities were accessible to all members regardless of ability or background.
- Mentored younger girls in developing essential life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability through dynamic activities.
- Encourage healthy habits and body positivity
Education
Masters of Public Health - MPH-Health Equity
Boston University School of Public Health
Boston, MA05.2025
Bachelors of Science: Human Biology, Public Health -
University At Albany SUNY
Albany, NY08.2021
Bachelors of Science: Public Health -
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2018
Diploma -
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie, NY06.2016
Skills
- Ethical Judgment and Decision-making
- Testing Protocols
- Health disparities
- Public Health
- Health education
- Community outreach
- Health literacy
- Public speaking
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Certified Peer Wellness Coach
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude-Graduated The University at Albany with honors.
- Scholar Athlete Award-academically and athletically accomplished.
- Coaches Award-determination and dedication.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Catskill Hudson Area Health Education Center
06.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northern Medical Group
02.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Emergency One Urgent Care
02.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Volunteers Around The World
06.2019 - 06.2019
Care Assistant
Allied Services
07.2018 - 02.2021
Girls On The Run Coach
Girls On The Run
02.2017 - 06.2017
Masters of Public Health - MPH-Health Equity
Boston University School of Public Health
Bachelors of Science: Human Biology, Public Health -
University At Albany SUNY
Bachelors of Science: Public Health -
LaSalle University
Diploma -
Poughkeepsie High School
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Certified Peer Wellness Coach
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