Brianda Montelongo
Carpinteria,CA
Summary
Health Advocate with demonstrated experience to provide outreach and support services to community residents. Establishes trusting relationships with patients and families while offering education, assessment and social support to manage health conditions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through support and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Educator
Every Woman Counts
07.2023 - Current
- Raise awareness of breast and cervical cancer through organizing workshops, presentations, and events
- Participate in community outreach activities to promote health education in breast and cervical cancer screening.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
- Distribute health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
- Train and manage community health workers
- Provide patient navigation assistance to potential and current Every Woman Counts clients
Health Advocate / Case Manager
Westminster Free Clinic
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services that have resulted in the development of the Optometry Clinic in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks as well as the Food Equity Program in Oxnard
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Helped members navigate enrollment process and choose appropriate options.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex medical terminology and test results, enabling them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Promoted patient autonomy by empowering them with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
Health Education Associate
Every Woman Counts
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked alongside Regional Health Educator to provide breast and cervical health education classes throughout the Tri-Counties Region
- Developed relationships with community partners to raise awareness of Every Woman Counts program through community outreach efforts and classes
- Assisted with management and training of Community Health Workers
- Assisted with navigation of eligible individuals who needed screening or diagnostic services through Every Woman Counts
- Provided weekly on-side health education and linkage to breast and cervical cancer services at Westminster Free Clinic
- Coordinated mobile mammography community events at Westminster Free Clinic
- Provided case management support to pre-enrolled and enrolled Every Woman Counts Clients
Community Health Worker
Every Woman Counts
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided health education on breast and cervical cancer screening and connected individuals with necessary services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Increased awareness of available resources by organizing and participating in health education classes, community health fairs, and events.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to pre-enrolled and enrolled Every Woman Counts clients
Urogynecology Medical Scribe
CMH San Buenaventura Urology Center
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results or patient records
- Gathered patient charts to prepare for upcoming appointments and maintain organization.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Created medical charting templates for my provider
- Created patient education handouts for the clinic to help education patients regarding their medical conditions and promote compliance with their course of treatment
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Scribe America
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Assisted in reducing wait times for patients by quickly providing physicians with relevant clinical information needed for assessment and treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resourcefulness when faced with unexpected changes or challenges in the emergency department environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Clark University
Worcester, MA05.2015
Skills
- Health literacy
- Healthcare Navigation
- Health Promotion
- Relationship Building
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Individual and Community Advocacy
Timeline
Health Educator
Every Woman Counts
07.2023 - Current
Health Education Associate
Every Woman Counts
02.2021 - 06.2023
Health Advocate / Case Manager
Westminster Free Clinic
08.2020 - 01.2024
Community Health Worker
Every Woman Counts
02.2018 - 02.2021
Urogynecology Medical Scribe
CMH San Buenaventura Urology Center
08.2016 - 03.2020
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Scribe America
02.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Clark University
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