Bernita M. Woody

Skilled in leading healthcare facilities through periods of significant change and improvement, with hands-on experience in strategic planning, staff development, and operational management. Known for strengths in enhancing patient care quality, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores and streamline hospital processes for better efficiency across various departments.

United Way - Volunteer

• Participated in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
• Research and analyze member or community needs to determine program directions and goals.
• Baseline knowledge of Indigenous Issues Valuable to Native Communities, Leadership, and Governmental Agencies.
• Experiences include Research Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills and Community Building/Leadership.
• Participated in Advocacy in Training and learned the history of the domestic violence movement and theories of violence in intimate relationships, including the disproportionate amount of violence met on women by men; the dynamics of domestic violence and tactics of abuse; trauma in the lives of victims and their children, and how it impacts behavior and functioning; secondary trauma and its effects in the lives of advocates; the legal context of domestic abuse, including state and federal statutes, protection orders, civil and criminal justice systems, and jurisdiction on tribal lands; challenges and resources for immigrant victims of abuse; the links between substance abuse and domestic violence; specific challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ community.

Navajo

References upon request

Full-Time

Permanent, Internships

• Recognition from the National Indian Youth Council