Eleazar Barajas
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated candidate adept at promoting health and well-being through community self-efficacy and specific community-based resources. Exceptional communication and planning abilities with an organized and thorough nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Leader
Health Education Council
04.2023 - Current
- Fostered trustful relationships with community members and local leaders.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being in English and Spanish.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Demonstrated public speaking communication and group facilitation skills on physical and mental health related topics.
Student Director, Health Educator
Knights Landing One Health Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided motivational interviewing for patients at-risk or diagnosed with type II diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia; discuss lifestyle and behavior changes to prevent or manage chronic disease.
- Clinical experience and knowledge; vitals, ADIME and SOAP note, cultural competence in medicine, diet restrictions, food allergies, medical nutrition therapy
- Developed an 8 week health educator training curriculum and clinic protocols to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
- Experience organizing and leading cooking workshops, and managing monthly meal drives.
Food Project Intern
Short Term Emergency Aid Committee
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized and managed communication between neighborhood coordinators and volunteers for food drives/donations.
- Created weekly recipes in English and Spanish using provided foods and described health benefits; focused on culturally-appropriate meals and concise, easy-to-understand instructions.
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations.
- Conducted a nutritional analysis and report on food programs for children and people experiencing homelessness.
- Managed social media and marketing for STEAC Food Project accounts.
Clinical Research Coordinator
UCD Center for Reducing Health Disparities
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Oversaw collection and entry of confidential participant information into electronic data platforms while complying with HIPAA procedures and regulations.
- Communicated and coordinated with testing personnel regarding changes or problems for quality assurance.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with sensitivity and discretion with Latinx, African American, indigenous and immigrant populations
- Experience discussing and explaining COVID-19 prevention, symptoms, and positive-test recommendations and diagnosis
Lab Assistant
UCD Center for Reducing Health Disparities
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Knowledge, experience and commitment in maintaining confidentiality and respect for patients in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures and etiquette to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
University of California Davis
Davis, CA06.2024
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
Concord, CA05.2017
Skills
- Public Outreach
- Health Coaching
- Disease Information
- Resource Advocacy
- Community Health Improvement
- Active Listening and Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach - Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
- Adult Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Foodservice Energy Efficiency Expert - Frontier Energy
- Biomedical Researcher - Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Health Leader
Health Education Council
04.2023 - Current
Food Project Intern
Short Term Emergency Aid Committee
10.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Research Coordinator
UCD Center for Reducing Health Disparities
06.2022 - 09.2022
Lab Assistant
UCD Center for Reducing Health Disparities
02.2022 - 06.2022
Student Director, Health Educator
Knights Landing One Health Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
University of California Davis
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
- National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach - Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
- Adult Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Foodservice Energy Efficiency Expert - Frontier Energy
- Biomedical Researcher - Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
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