Comfort Kissi
Somerset,New Jersey
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Asthma Health Educator and Program Coordinator
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Created and implemented budget and resource allocation plans to achieve cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to provide comprehensive health education services.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Supervise and mentor student interns, ensuring seamless integration into the departmental team
- Execute bi-weekly data analysis for the purpose formal presentations to stakeholders
- Identified and applied for grants and acquired alternate funding as needed to support health education programs.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to evaluate community health needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
Communicable Diseases Covid Tester
Kelly Health Services
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Providing daily PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing for Covid-19 at your designated location.
- Assist patients with testing process at the designated testing site.
- Confirm patient identity and assign label to the specimen container
- Performing nasal swab specimen collection; sealing and preparing collected samples including matching with appropriate labels
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Assures confidentiality of patient information and medical records
Community Health Outreach Coordinator
AbsoluteCare
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Execute creative outreach strategies that will engage community members to enroll in programs and services through resource events and program partnerships
- Attract potential members to enroll with Absolute Care as their PCP or in ancillary services, Case Management or Behavioral health services
- Perform telephonic and community-based outreach measures to Medicare and Medicaid members.
- Coordinate with health professionals to facilitate a plan of care for clients once released from the hospital
- Managed client case load based on patient necessity and available resources.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Program Coordinator's Assistant
Triumphant Life Church and Medical Centre
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Design and write promotional brochures
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Patient Care Support Technician (nursing Student)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Supported patient care by performing initial assessments and basic procedures under supervision registered nurses.
- Followed level of medical care and quality for patients and monitored care using available data and chart reviews.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Document and provide nurse with patient vitals and assessment for any abnormalities
- Participate in nursing assignments such as medication administration, and health education
- Greet and established safe and professional relationships with patients and facility visitors.
- Created and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Provided high-quality medical care by consistently reviewing care plans and supporting patients.
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.
- Provided phone-based instructional services for discharged patients and in-home caretakers.
PACU Volunteer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Student Residential Life Counselor
The SEED School of Maryland
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to manage the daily activities and wellbeing of students
- Contributed to the development of organizational programs and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation
- Designed and implemented student leadership activities, fostering growth and responsibility among grades 6-12
- Provided individual and group counseling to students, offering academic support, career guidance, and assistance with the college application process
- Tailored support strategies for diverse learners, addressing their unique needs within a multifaceted program
- Successfully supported students in achieving academic and personal goals
- Collaborated with families, teachers, and external agencies to create comprehensive support plans for students
- Advocated for students' needs and rights
- Maintained accurate and confidential student records, documenting progress, challenges, and interventions.
Case Manager
Somerset Homes for Temporarily Displaced Youth
- Maintained meticulous client files and a comprehensive database
- Coordinated and executed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Facilitated the intake process for new clients
- Effectively communicated clients' progress through weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations
- Coordinated with health professionals and stakeholders to help facilitate a plan of care for clients outside of the hospital within the Baltimore City Metro Area.
Education
Master's in Public Health - Patient Safety and Health Care Quality
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.2013
Skills
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Resource advocacy
- Presentation Skills
- Microsoft programs
- Data Collection
- Prevention strategies
- Program Support
- Health education classes
- Research abilities
Relatedexperience
- Triumphant Life Church and Medical Centre., Tema, Ghana, Summer 2016 Assistant Program Coordinator (intern), Managed research and Data collection for a marketing campaign, Assist director in medical databasing or organization, Design and write promotional brochures, Conducted and scheduled meetings on behalf of Executive Director, 06/2016
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, PACU Research Assistant, Collect and Analyze data, Create spread sheet data with excel program, Share data with leadership and collaborate in incentive programs, Conduct quantitative and qualitative data for assigned projects, 09/2018
Timeline
Asthma Health Educator and Program Coordinator
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
08.2021 - 01.2024
Communicable Diseases Covid Tester
Kelly Health Services
10.2020 - 01.2021
Community Health Outreach Coordinator
AbsoluteCare
05.2018 - 10.2020
PACU Volunteer
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2019
Program Coordinator's Assistant
Triumphant Life Church and Medical Centre
06.2013 - 01.2017
Patient Care Support Technician (nursing Student)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
03.2012 - 05.2013
Student Residential Life Counselor
The SEED School of Maryland
Case Manager
Somerset Homes for Temporarily Displaced Youth
Master's in Public Health - Patient Safety and Health Care Quality
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Seton Hall University
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