Anthony Galeana
Long Beach,United States
Summary
Compassionate Case Worker with experience in HIV education, HIV prevention services, and public health research. Proven ability to work with and build trust in care with diverse populations, and coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to leverage client-facing experience and healthcare expertise in a pharmaceutical sales role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PrEP Navigator
APLA Health
09.2023 - Current
- Educated clients on PrEP and HIV treatment options, simplifying complex clinical information into accessible guidelines to empower informed health decisions.
- Managed caseload of over 60 patients, delivering ongoing support for HIV prevention and treatment services to enhance patient adherence and outcomes.
- Conducted eligibility screenings and enrolled eligible clients into ADAP and PrEP Assistance Programs. Did the same for pharmaceutical assistance programs such as GILEAD and VIIVCONNECT.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacies across 5 APLA sites to ensure seamless continuity of care for clients.
- Coordinated referrals for housing, mental health, and substance use services.
- Maintained accurate records and verified patient eligibility with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Emergency Preparedness Response Intern
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Long Beach
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Researched Category A Biological Agents, including Anthrax, Tularemia, and Plague, to inform public health strategies.
- Identified and evaluated public health protocols to prevent disease spread, recommending best practices for biological attack preparedness.
- Created a 20-page toolkit of research and guidelines to enhance county preparedness for biological threats.
- Presented findings to public health professionals and contributed to preparedness planning.
Data Collector
Eat, Play, Go!
Long Beach
08.2022 - 11.2022
- The ANDALE Latino Research training program is a 10 week research and training program focused on nutrition and health related research amongst Latino children and families.
- Administered bilingual surveys to children and parents in-person and virtually, enhancing data collection reach.
- Collected anthropometric data (height, weight) during home visits, providing essential insights for health research.
- Entered and managed data using SPSS.
- Updated bilingual research materials to ensure accessibility and relevance for diverse participant groups.
Education
B.S. - Community Health Education
California State University
Long Beach05-2023
Associate in Science - Public Health
College of the Canyons
Valencia06-2021
Skills
- HIV education
- Case Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Community outreach
- Effective Communication
Websites
Timeline
PrEP Navigator
APLA Health
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Preparedness Response Intern
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
Data Collector
Eat, Play, Go!
08.2022 - 11.2022
B.S. - Community Health Education
California State University
Associate in Science - Public Health
College of the Canyons