Highly energetic, kind, and dedicated Patient Navigator with strong clinical and human relations skills. Embraces working with diverse groups and special populations to identify clinical and social concerns of patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HIV Patient Navigator
Valley Community Healthcare
North Hollywood, CA
10.2021 - 04.2024
Assisted in scheduling appointments, tests, and procedures for patients.
Educated patients and family members on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
Attended team meetings to discuss patient cases and develop individualized care plans.
Compiled reports on patient navigation activities for management review.
Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, transportation, employment opportunities.
Identified and coordinated resources for patient needs, including referrals to community services.
Monitored patient progress through follow-up calls and visits.
Contacted patients to provide appointment reminders.
Verified patients' insurance and payment methods during admissions or check-in processes.
HIV Counselor
Aids Healthcare Foundation
Hollywood, CA
01.2016 - 08.2020
Coordinated outreach events to promote HIV testing services in targeted areas.
Provided HIV prevention counseling to clients on individual, family and group basis.
Conducted outreach activities such as street outreach, health fairs, partner notification services and community events.
Educated at-risk individuals about ways to reduce their risk of contracting or transmitting HIV virus infections.
Participated in trainings related to HIV and AIDS awareness initiatives conducted by local agencies.
Documented and maintained client records with strict attention to confidentiality.
Assisted in training new testers on QA processes, standards, procedures and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
DENVER SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Denver, CO
05-2009
Skills
Medical Terminology
Insurance expert
Community advocate
Patient Confidentiality and Data Security
Bilingual
Microsoft Word
Caring and Empathetic
Healthcare knowledge
Interpersonal Skills
Multitasking
Accomplishments
PAUL ANDREW STARKE WARRIOR AWARD - WORLD AIDS DAY 2019 - WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Certification
HIPPA CERTIFIED
HIV CONCELOR CERTIFIED
Timeline
HIV Patient Navigator
Valley Community Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2024
HIV Counselor
Aids Healthcare Foundation
01.2016 - 08.2020
HIPPA CERTIFIED
HIV CONCELOR CERTIFIED
High School Diploma -
DENVER SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
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