Energetic Health Education Professor with 20 years of hands-on experience employing range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Faculty
Colorado State University Global
01.2018 - Current
Teach graduate-level courses in population health, healthcare informatics, healthcare ethics, and various others in the Health and Human Services Program leading to a master's degree in healthcare administration
Transition course material and apply technological options for online and course-related software for health Informatics, population health analytics, healthcare change management & and innovation, and principles of population health
Manage course material and apply technological options for online and course-related software for health Informatics, population health analytics, healthcare change management & and innovation, and principles of population health
Design and distribute feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop a stronger connection with students
Review the outline of materials submitted for required projects
Use a variety of instructional methodologies, technology, and writing assessments to keep online courses interesting and engaging.
Faculty/grader
Ashworth College
09.2016 - Current
Assist students in academic matters to improve successful course completion by responding to emails and providing feedback on assignments
Grade assignments and projects to ensure student performance
Deliver class assignment feedback and suggestions on assignments to meet course competencies
Analyzed course and research projects to ensure success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Graduate Professor
Argosy University
09.2016 - 03.2019
Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles and collaborated with faculty members from other departments to increase students' knowledge of health and wellness and monitor healthcare program effectiveness
Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness by assisting students in gaining a better understanding of various research methods used for data collection
Performed needs assessments and health outcomes by using data that has been collected and used to assist with making decisions on program success
Provide individual lessons in video and audio through the Zoom platform weekly.
Allied Health faculty
Bauder College
02.2013 - 03.2016
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student, provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group, and increased learning initiatives by educating students using hands-on methods and laboratory studies
Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment, and supplies, and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time and delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making, and patient health teaching
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations, created plans, and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Allied Health faculty-Lead
Anthem College
08.2010 - 08.2012
Supervised and mentored new instructors in the allied health departments, observed and evaluated instructor's techniques in the classroom
Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs and investigated projects completed by students in the laboratories
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student and provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group
Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes
Organized time, space, and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads, and stringent deadlines
Distributed course syllabi and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making, and patient health teaching.
CARE COORDINATOR
Alere Health
12.2006 - 07.2010
Provided telephonic support to educate patients on disease management and medication options
Contacted participants to schedule follow-up assessments
Assisted patients in understanding side effects associated with medications, explained program aspects, and responded to inquiries
Performed effective prospective and concurrent review of requested services according to established guidelines and timeframes
Documented members’ service benefits by contacting the appropriate health plans as needed
Directed providers/members to contracted provider networks and facilities
Printed and mailed authorizations to providers, patients, HMOs, and facilities as needed
Assisted and monitored the processing of referrals
Entered, updated, and closed referrals daily while assuring that appropriate internal/external referral providers are utilized, members are eligible and have benefits coverage, correct CPT/ICD codes have been entered, accurate records of all dates and other required fields are entered, supporting clinical data for the referrals is entered, and all urgent referrals are processed within the designated timeframe
Coordinated, identified, and routed referrals that require review to licensed Care Management staff who arrange outside physician medical review as appropriate
Served as a resource to other coordinators, staff, and providers by resolving issues and responding to requests in a timely and effective manner and worked with Patient Services regarding member concerns
Collected and prepared medical records for review when appropriate or as requested
Assisted with answering telephones and maintaining files, logs, or other reports
Used, protected, and discussed patient’s protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public Health Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2017
DHA - Health Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2015
Master of Public Administration - Community Health Services
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
05.1995
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Strategic Planning
Knowledge management
Distance Learning
Medical Terminology
Online Instruction
Instructional Strategies
Interactive Media
Learning Management Systems
Educational Support
Individualized Lesson Plans
Competency Evaluations
Interactive Learning
Microsoft Office 365
Customer Service
Remote Office Availability
Written Communication
Accomplishments
Abstract Reviewer (Aging & Public Health Program) APHA 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo, October 24-28, 2023
Abstract Reviewer (Aging & Public Health Program) APHA 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo, October 24-28, 2022
Abstract Reviewer (Aging & Public Health Program) APHA 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo, October 24-28, 2021
Adjunct Information Technology Instructor at Colorado State University-Global CampusAdjunct Information Technology Instructor at Colorado State University-Global Campus