Barbara Brant
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Passionate healthcare professionals with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
Des Moines, IA
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitated community outreach events to enhance mental health awareness, reaching diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with staff to promote mental health resources at community events, increasing community engagement.
- Assisted clients in navigating mental health resources and support services.
Volunteer
National Alliance for Mental Illness
Des Moines, IA
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Facilitated client access to mental health resources and services, enhancing their support network.
- Coordinated community outreach events, increasing public awareness of mental health issues.
- Trained diverse groups in mental health recognition and response, improving community preparedness and support.
Certified Medical Assistant
The Iowa Clinic P.C.
Urbandale, Iowa
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and medical procedures, ensuring accurate X-ray and laboratory testing.
- Managed and maintained patient records in electronic health record systems to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient referral appointments and coordinated follow-up care to facilitate continuity of patient treatment.
CMA/Population Health Coach
Mercy Johnston Family Medical Clinic
Johnston, IA
05.2008 - 09.2018
- Collected and documented patient medical histories and vital signs to support accurate diagnosis.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Facilitated patient examinations and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director.
- Tracked and documented patient progress improvement statistics.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups efficiently.
Education
Certificate Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Program
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IASkills
- community outreach
- mental health advocacy
- resource coordination
- client support
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health training
- Resource navigation
- Event coordination
- data management
- public speaking
- team collaboration
- effective communication
- cultural sensitivity
- time management
- problem solving
- Recordkeeping
- Event planning
- Organized and efficient
- Reliability and punctuality
- Documentation and reporting
- Client relations strength
- Professional appearance
- Flexible schedule
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adaptability and dependability
Timeline
Volunteer
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance
05.2024 - Current
Volunteer
National Alliance for Mental Illness
01.2019 - 05.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
The Iowa Clinic P.C.
08.2014 - 10.2018
CMA/Population Health Coach
Mercy Johnston Family Medical Clinic
05.2008 - 09.2018
Certificate Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Program
Des Moines Area Community College