Brenda Kolbaba
Topeka,KS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
As the Immunization Specialist I was able to offer top-notch knowledge, abilities and education. I work great in team-based environments to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Immunization Specialist
Community Care Network Of Kansas
11.2021 - 11.2025
- Engaged in existing community outreach activities and collaborated with local immunization coalitions, immunization partners, and patient navigators to improve education and outreach to prioritized communities of focus.
- Served as a subject matter expert in partnership with other healthcare providers and stakeholders during community events promoting or educating about COVID-19 and routine vaccination in racial and ethnic population sub-groups, as well as other underserved and under vaccinated populations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines, often completing prior to set deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Assistant Director of Health Services
Community Action Head Start
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Identified and followed accreditation standards and federal health care models.
- Planned, developed and updated health service policies and procedures to promote safe, standardized care.
- Monitored and completed health policy mandates and program directives.
- Created strategies for quality improvements and maintenance of student health forms.
- Supervised maintenance of medical and health records to certify security of patient medical information.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.2006
Skills
- Public health knowledge
- Immunization and healthcare policy
- Community outreach
- Data management
- Attention to detail
- Healthcare regulations
- Patient confidentiality
- Health promotion
- Healthcare ethics
- Optimal resource utilization
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Immunization Specialist
Community Care Network Of Kansas
11.2021 - 11.2025
Assistant Director of Health Services
Community Action Head Start
12.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka