Dawn N. Wilkes
Hackensack
Summary
Public Health Administrator and Health Educator with extensive experience in developing and managing community health programs. Proven track record in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance health outcomes, streamline program administration, and ensure effective emergency preparedness. Holds a Master of Public Health degree, emphasizing commitment to community health improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack
01.2016 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care, enhancing quality services for diverse patient populations and supporting healthcare teams.
- Monitor patient conditions, document care activities, and communicate changes to nursing and medical staff.
- Educated patients on safety and wellness, fostering a compassionate care environment through effective communication.
- Trained new employees on patient care procedures and documentation standards, ensuring adherence to department protocols.
MRC Coordinator / Health Educator & Risk Communicator
Bergen County Health Services
Hackensack
01.2013 - Current
- Recruit, train, manage, and support 300+ Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers for public health initiatives, vaccination clinics, emergency exercises, and community outreach programs.
- Coordinated and administered community health programs enhancing emergency preparedness, health education, immunization initiatives, and public health response activities.
- Plan and deliver health education programs addressing disease prevention, emergency preparedness, wellness, and community health priorities.
- Collaborate with municipal officials, healthcare partners, emergency management agencies, community organizations, and government stakeholders to assess needs and coordinate services.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to community partners regarding public health preparedness, risk communication, and response activities.
- Monitored program objectives, maintained documentation, evaluated effectiveness, and supported quality improvement initiatives to enhance program delivery.
- Managed program resources, budgets, and grant activities, ensuring compliance with funding objectives and optimizing resource allocation.
- Develop emergency communication materials and public health messaging to support timely and accurate information sharing during public health events.
- Coordinate training activities, exercises, and outreach events while ensuring alignment with county, state, and federal public health priorities.
Program Director – Workforce Development
Saint Paul’s Community Development Corporation
Paterson
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed community-based workforce development programs that increased access for diverse populations.
- Oversaw program planning, implementation, and resource allocation to ensure compliance and meet budgetary goals.
- Developed educational programming and coordinated services with community partners and stakeholders.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and implemented targeted improvements to align services with community needs.
Health Educator / Risk Communicator
Passaic County Department of Health
Paterson
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Planned and implemented community health education programs that increased awareness of immunizations, disease prevention, maternal health, and chronic disease management.
- Developed educational materials and conducted community presentations to enhance public understanding of health issues and supported effective public health emergency communication.
- Collaborated with hospitals, local officials, community organizations, and public health agencies to coordinate health initiatives.
- Assisted with monitoring and evaluating community health initiatives to ensure program effectiveness and outreach success.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA01-2003
Bachelor of Science - Health Education / Community Health
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA01-2001
Skills
- Health program administration
- Public health planning
- Emergency preparedness
- Health outreach
- Immunization support
- Community partnerships
- Grant management
- Volunteer management
- Program evaluation
- Risk management
- Emergency communication
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Certifications And Skills
Master of Public Health (MPH), Emergency Management 1 Certification, American Heart Association CPR & First Aid Instructor, Certified in Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) Principles, Leadership Certification, Practical Project Management Certificate, Community Health Program Administration, Public Health Planning & Coordination, Municipal and Community Partnerships, Health Education & Outreach, Immunization Program Support, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Grant and Budget Management, Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Supervision, Program Evaluation & Quality Improvement, Risk Communication, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2016 - Current
MRC Coordinator / Health Educator & Risk Communicator
Bergen County Health Services
01.2013 - Current
Program Director – Workforce Development
Saint Paul’s Community Development Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2013
Health Educator / Risk Communicator
Passaic County Department of Health
01.2005 - 01.2011
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
East Stroudsburg University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education / Community Health
East Stroudsburg University