Deborah Lawson
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced in promoting health of diverse populations, preventing diseases and optimizing current tracking, assessment, and containment programs. Motivated to strengthen responses by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting data. Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager -Ryan White
POCAAN
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the Ryan White program, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and organizational goals.
- Supervise and mentor case managers and peer navigators, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Conduct comprehensive outreach activities, including HIV testing and counseling, while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Develop and implement tailored case plans that promote self-sufficiency and enhance the quality of life for clients.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, social service providers, and health agencies to enhance service delivery and support.
- Maintain accurate electronic client records and ensure data integrity in compliance with funder requirements.
- Prepare and present reports on program outcomes to the Program Director and stakeholders.
Education Coordinator/Evaluation
Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Reviewed, revised, and refined processes and policies to create a cross-discipline understanding of compliance procedures for Best-Start programs.
- Coordinated, scheduled meetings and conferences with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintained statistical data for the Best-Start Program and communicated findings with the team and stakeholders.
- Conducted the analysis for the quarterly and annual reports, as well as wrote the evaluations and monitoring reports.
- Complied with the IRB guidelines while working with the research population, which included inmates, children, and youth.
MPH Student Intern
The Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
- Presented findings orally and in writing with advanced mathematical models.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Float Pool UW Northwest Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- I worked on different floors, which included ICU, ER, Med Surg, Tele, Psych, Med Tele, LD, etc.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Healthcare Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Responded to emergencies such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Introduced new parents to the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with their babies.
National Guard
Army
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Deployed to the Middle East to protect the United States' interests, freedom, and rights of United States citizens
- Always ready to deploy to assist with the State in the event of natural disaster or emergency.
Case Manager
United Healthcare Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and document all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
COVID-19 ICU, Harborview Medical Care Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
Community Organizer, N/A
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for the public
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms
- Collaborated with local government leaders to promote city-level legislative changes
- Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach community members.
Home Attendant
Healthcare Inc
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Participated in fun activities, including eating out and attending community events with clients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Legal Assistant Intern
Whatcom Civil Rights Project
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Researched federal laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to Whatcom Civil Right Project
- Traveled to the immigration detention center with a community lawyer to provide legal assistant to the detainees
- Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law, federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. Joseph Peace Healthcare Center
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs, and preparing assistive devices
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosebud Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Billings Clinic
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Education
Master of Public Health - Maternal And Child Health
George Washington University
Washington, DC08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Human Rights, Law, and Culture
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Forsyth High School
Forsyth, MT05.2014
Skills
- EPIC Systems
- SPSS Software
- Relationship Management
- Program Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Behavioral Approach to Health
- Relationship Development
- Documentation Proficiency
- Team Training and Development
- Epidemiology Surveillance
- Customer service
- Humanitarian Response
- Grant Writing
Languages
Luganda
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Program Manager -Ryan White
POCAAN
10.2024 - Current
Education Coordinator/Evaluation
Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
08.2023 - 11.2023
MPH Student Intern
The Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
03.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Float Pool UW Northwest Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Healthcare Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
Case Manager
United Healthcare Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
COVID-19 ICU, Harborview Medical Care Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
Legal Assistant Intern
Whatcom Civil Rights Project
03.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. Joseph Peace Healthcare Center
03.2018 - 06.2019
Home Attendant
Healthcare Inc
04.2016 - 06.2019
Community Organizer, N/A
04.2016 - 07.2019
National Guard
Army
08.2015 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Billings Clinic
12.2014 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosebud Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 03.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Forsyth High School
Master of Public Health - Maternal And Child Health
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - International Human Rights, Law, and Culture
Western Washington University
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