Derrious Brewer
Nashville,TN
Summary
Healthcare professional with experience supporting patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, in clinical, behavioral health, and hospital settings. Skilled in patient support, medical administration, care coordination, and remote communication, including telehealth and text-based services. MPH candidate with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, health education, and public health. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and delivering compassionate support across diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Partner/ Medical Receptionist
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN, United States
- 02.2026
- Manage front desk operations for Pediatric, Surgery, Trauma, and Adolescent Medicine (PSTAM) units, coordinating care for up to 9 patients (newborn–19) by answering calls, verifying visitors, and supporting safe patient flow across units.
- Serve as a communication hub between families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams, including experience in pediatric emergency and behavioral health settings, ensuring timely updates and smooth transitions in the EHR system.
- Provide direct patient care under RN supervision by assisting with hygiene, basic medical tasks, and equipment setup while offering emotional support—especially in high-acuity and pediatric psychiatric environments—maintaining safety, comfort, and developmental care.
Health Educator
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of the Lake
Jackson, MS, United States
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Delivered one-on-one patient education to 75+ individuals monthly, documenting outcomes in EHR to support hospital reporting.
- Developed culturally responsive health education strategies that improved patient follow-up compliance by 18%.
- Collaborated with a team of 12 clinicians to ensure 100% accuracy in data tracking for chronic disease management programs.
Administrative Assistant
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
Jackson, MS, United States
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed daily documentation for 40+ patient therapy sessions weekly, ensuring 100% compliance with reporting standards.
- Streamlined scheduling and outcomes tracking, reducing data entry errors by 20%.
- Verified alignment between provider notes and administrative logs, improving reporting efficiency by 15%.
Caseworker
The Salvation Army USA
Jackson, MS, United States
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Conduct intake assessments for 125+ clients annually, entering detailed records into service databases.
- Increased service plan completion rates by 25% by streamlining intake documentation.
- Ensured accuracy of records for program reporting, contributing to successful audits with 0 discrepancies.
Emergency Medicine Scribe
ScribeAmerica
Jackson, MS, United States
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Documented patient histories, exams, and care plans for 30+ patients per shift with 100% accuracy.
- Flagged and corrected inconsistencies in records, preventing dozens of potential documentation errors weekly.
- Supported emergency physicians by maintaining real-time records, contributing to an average reduction of 10 minutes per patient in provider charting time.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS, United StatesBachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS, United StatesAssociate of Arts - Psychology
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Oxford, MS, United StatesSkills
- Medical Charting & EHR Documentation
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- SPSS
- Case Management & Resource Navigation
- Infection Control & Public Health Safety
- Clinical Research & Data Collection
- Attention to Detail in High-Stress Settings
- Therapeutic Communication Techniques
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Decision Support
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Crisis De-escalation & Intervention
- Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
BLS, American Heart Association Feb 2026 to Feb 2028
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2024 - 04.2025
Health Educator
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of the Lake
03.2023 - 01.2026
Caseworker
The Salvation Army USA
02.2022 - 09.2023
Emergency Medicine Scribe
ScribeAmerica
05.2021 - 10.2022
Care Partner/ Medical Receptionist
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
- 02.2026
Master of Public Health -
Mississippi University for Women
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Mississippi University for Women
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northwest Mississippi Community College