KAYLA VARAS
Broward County,
Summary
Professional with strong background in care coordination. Skilled in patient advocacy, healthcare planning, documentation and resource management. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving measurable results to improve health outcomes. Reliable and focused on reducing health disparities in minority communities by using strong interpersonal, intersectional and comprehensive psychological health knowledge gained through diverse experiences in personal, academic and professional roles. Overall motivation is to learn, study, create and implement health solutions for underserved communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Broward Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, resulting in tailored care strategies that addressed specific health concerns.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and identify resources in the community that would be beneficial to address needs.
- Coordinated patient care plans with personalized health goals to improve overall wellbeing and success.
- Managed client appointment scheduling, referrals and follow-ups to ensure families were able to overcome barriers to appointment attendance including primary care and specialists.
- Developed educational materials for teens with complex health needs to improve understanding of treatment options and health management after graduating from pediatric care.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients to ensure continuity of care and adherence to treatment plans including the transfer from pediatric care to adult care.
Administrative Office Assistant
Burnett School Of Biomedical Sciences Director's Office
Orlando, FL
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Checked students into appointments, provided knowledgeable phone support, and ensured timely email responses, enhancing overall student satisfaction and department communication between our academic advisors and students.
- Sharpened my Microsoft Office Suite skills through targeted training and usage.
- Ensured students felt heard and valued by actively addressing their concerns enhancing their overall experience.
Peer Advisor
Knights Major Exploration And Transition Center
Orlando, FL
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded outreach initiatives through events and tabling, engaging over 300 students and staff on UCF campus to promote vital programs and services.
- Facilitated impactful counseling sessions for 500+ students, enhancing their academic success and wellbeing by exploring their motivations, drawbacks, and educating on psychological/ sociological concepts.
- Identified and recommended campus and community resources to address key student concerns, improving resource utilization, one- on- one and during outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Cypress Bay High School
Weston, FL05-2021
Skills
- SPSS Software
- Case management
- Strong Interpersonal
- Documentation
- Health Promotion
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Public Speaking
- Event Coordination
- Community Outreach
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Broward Health
10.2025 - Current
Administrative Office Assistant
Burnett School Of Biomedical Sciences Director's Office
03.2025 - 08.2025
Peer Advisor
Knights Major Exploration And Transition Center
08.2022 - 04.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Cypress Bay High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida