Chastity Connor
Humble,TX
Summary
Chastity Connor is a Texas Certified DSHS Licensed Paramedic, Community Health worker, and Risk Reduction specialist with 18+ years of experience. Experience includes, assisting, managing, implementing, and organizing community health within the local area by providing emergency assistance and care, prevention through vaccination and STD/STI testing, and preventative medicine. Initiatives such as community outreach to provide blood pressure assessments, glucose assessments and diabetic education, HIV/ STI testing and education for high risk populations. Outreach background in bridging the gap in care and case management for HIV+, indigent, pregnant, mentally ill, and elderly patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Clinician/Outreach Specialist
HD Research
01.2023 - Current
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Set up community health education and promotion programs to combat the opioid crisis.
Paramedic/ Community Health Worker
Avenue 360 Health And Wellness
05.2015 - 11.2022
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Community Outreach and recruitment of HIV+ clients eligible for access to the Day Activity Center
- Assist clients with medication administration, hypertension, diabetic, HIV patient education
- Provide basic medical care such as blood pressure check, glucose check, etc.
- Coordinate transportation for clients to and from appointments
- Assist clients with case management and facilitation of housing, food, and employment
- Provide community environment and activities for eligible HIV+ clients
Community Health Paramedic
Harris County EMS Corp
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Community Health medic; provided emergency and/or preventative care within the local community
- Responsible for basic in home care to include, hypertension/ diabetic care, wound management, obstetrical management, mental health management, and at home medication assistance
- Supervise and facilitate effective 911 management and assessment of patient’s condition to determine a course of treatment per local protocol by subordinate medics and EMT’s
- Clearly explain procedures to patients, give orders, and relay information to others.
Paramedic
United States Air Force
05.2005 - 01.2011
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX08.2013
No Degree - Paramedicine
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2009
Skills
- Strong customer/ patient service expertise
- Proficiency in Microsoft office/ TEAMS
- Dedicated to professionalism
- Problem solving skills/ team building/ management and leadership
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance within HIPAA guidelines
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to establish and maintain relations with community members and leaders
Volunteer Work
2013 AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON
- Assisted with community program awareness through community engagement
- Performed blood draws and HIV/STI Counseling
2014 HIP HOP 4 HIV
- Promoted community event participation
- Performed blood draws and HIV testing
2016 - PRESENT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
- Meet the needs of homeless veterans/ linkage to care/ resource support services
- Distribute Hygiene kits
- Education/ life skills/ assist with connection to community veteran resources
Timeline
Unit Clinician/Outreach Specialist
HD Research
01.2023 - Current
Paramedic/ Community Health Worker
Avenue 360 Health And Wellness
05.2015 - 11.2022
Community Health Paramedic
Harris County EMS Corp
01.2011 - 04.2015
Paramedic
United States Air Force
05.2005 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Science
Lone Star College System
No Degree - Paramedicine
Pima Community College
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