Cassaundra Smith
Glenn Heights,TX
Summary
Experienced and dedicated individual accustomed to working in diverse and challenging environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work well independently and interact with all team members in a constructive, creative, professional, and productive manner. Great critical thinker and problem solver.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Parkland Health/Dallas Healthy Start
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Reducing health disparities in infant and maternal health in Dallas County by addressing the social determinants of health and empowering communities
- Participating in case management services for clients to provide education, resources, and support to pregnant and parenting families with a child under the age of 18 months
- Engaging in the Community Action Network (CAN) to address individual to systems level barriers to health equity and the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Board to address infant and maternal mortality causes.
Medical Practice Assistant
Parkland Health
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted supervisor and team members with operations and logistics at COVID-19 testing drive-thru sites through verification and registration of patients
- Documented patient requisition forms and assisted nurses with COVID-19 testing procedures
- Registered and checked-in patients for COVID-19 vaccinations via EMR system EPIC.
MCH Leadership Scholar
USF Center of Excellence in MCH in Education, Practice, & Science
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Acquired leadership skills through the development of various MCH Leadership Competencies
- Increased professional growth via training opportunities and enhanced curriculum
- Increased career growth through the exposure of community and academic mentorships.
Graduate Student Researcher
University of South Florida
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Participated in lactation study focusing on the epigenetics and microbiome of lactating mothers
- Conducted home visits with mothers and infants collecting specimens and anthropometric measurements
- Recruited and enrolled participants into lactation study
- Recorded data from Qualtrics surveys into computer system.
Education
Master's in Health Sciences -
Meharry Medical College
05.2024
Master's in Public Health - Maternal and Child Health
University of South Florida
08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Smith College
05.2011
Skills
Certified Community Health Worker
EPIC
Certified in Public Health
Microsoft Office Suite
Education
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Parkland Health/Dallas Healthy Start
12.2021 - 05.2023
Medical Practice Assistant
Parkland Health
09.2020 - 12.2021
Graduate Student Researcher
University of South Florida
02.2020 - 03.2020
MCH Leadership Scholar
USF Center of Excellence in MCH in Education, Practice, & Science
08.2019 - 07.2020
Master's in Health Sciences -
Meharry Medical College
Master's in Public Health - Maternal and Child Health
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Smith College
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