Dannette Eldridge
Charleston,WV
Summary
Motivated Public Health Intern well-versed in current public health concerns and needs of different demographic groups. Familiar with marketing, program management and communication strategies. Assists with projects, campaigns and special events. Proficient in gathering public health data, updating spreadsheets and writing internal and external communications to support and enhance organizational objectives. Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in assessing need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Intern
WV DHHR-DIDE
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with the Respiratory Disease Program to train partners in public health on current guidelines for outbreak management of influenza in specific settings
- Utilized various media production tools, such as webinars and videos to reference materials for creation and presentation of a tabletop exercise
- Helped develop community awareness and outreach programs targeting specific demographics or health issues.
- Conducted research for the development of evidence-based public health policies and programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health strategies.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing public health programs, identifying areas for improvement.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the broader knowledge base within the field.
- Raised awareness about disease prevention through educational workshops and presentations.
Health Intern
WV DHHR-DIDE
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Worked closely with the Bureau of Public Health staff- outbreak division to gather, organize and analyze data on public health concerns including COVID-19 patients reports..
- Proficient in reporting software and used multiple sources to update patient information.
- Improved patient care by assisting with the documentation and organization of medical records.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice standards by maintaining strict adherence to privacy regulations surrounding sensitive patient data handling procedures.
- Streamlined reporting processes within the healthcare facility, resulting in reduced errors and improved accuracy when documenting vital patient statistics.
- Entered data and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Provided extensive clerical support to manage correspondence, files and communications.
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Highland Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Department division including working with other administrative staff
- Retrieved data and contact information of insurance companies to resolve outstanding account concerns
- Worked with insurance companies to resolve information complications to receive significant monetary payouts
- Reduced collection time for outstanding invoices by closely monitoring aged accounts and maintaining frequent communication with clients.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to enhance the skills of colleagues in the Accounts Receivable department.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Thomas Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Enhanced patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing for various medical conditions.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by maintaining cleanliness standards and enforcing proper waste disposal procedures.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed and performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide critical input on clinical decisions, based on test results.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Expanded professional knowledge base through regular participation in industry workshops, conferences, and seminars.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
WV State University
Institute, WV 12.2020
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology Pierpont
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV05.2010
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Nonprofit Marketing
- Community Education
- Database Updates
- Program Support
- Immunization Program Support
- Social Determinants of Health
- Environmental Health Monitoring
- Public Health Ethics
- Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
Accomplishments
- Public Health Professional and Certified Medical Laboratory Technician with expertise in conducting comprehensive program evaluations utilizing CDC and WHO guidelines
- Collaborated with senior epidemiologist and other public health professionals on projects to improve the safety and efficiency of outbreak response in long-term care facilities throughout the state
- Educated health professionals by creating and presenting a tabletop exercise for the 2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training
- Honed skills in health literacy, document preparation, and outbreak management for specific populations through the completion of a 200-hour practicum with the West Virginia Department of Public Health, Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Certification
ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
American Society for Clinical Pathology
2010
National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) Member
2018
CPR Certification
The American Red Cross, Charleston, WV 2023
Small Business Owner
Own and operate a small herbal remedy business by creating holistic prevention and treatments.
Timeline
Public Health Intern
WV DHHR-DIDE
04.2023 - 08.2023
Health Intern
WV DHHR-DIDE
07.2020 - 12.2022
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Highland Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Thomas Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Public Health -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
WV State University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology Pierpont
Pierpont Community And Technical College
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