Imani Allison
Summary
As a driven graduate student and skilled care coordinator, I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. My dedication to improving maternal and child health has inspired me to pursue health coordination and education opportunities where I can effectively apply my knowledge and skills. I am eager to gain further experience in health programs and actively contribute to community health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Perinatal Health Care Coordination Specialist
Community Of Hope (COH)
01.2021 - Current
- Provide care coordination services to ensure access to perinatal health and early child health services
- Conduct assessments on all prenatal and postpartum patients utilizing OB Authorization form and Screening tools (HITS, 4P's, PHQ-9, and EPDS)
- Maintain a caseload of 50 - 75 prenatal and postpartum patients until six months postpartum.
- Schedule appointments, including prenatal, ultrasound, maternal-fetal medicine, postpartum, birth control consultation, well-women exams, well-child checks, dental, and emotional wellness.
- Collaborate with midwifery, primary care, and emotional wellness departments to enhance patient care through case conferences.
- Complete safe sleep education with all prenatal patients after 36 weeks gestation and distribute pack-n-play to patients when appropriate
- Promote the benefits of breastfeeding and complete brief assessments for external lactation referrals
- Serve on the MCH Policy and Workflow Committee to assist in creating departmental policies and workflows.
- Serve on the Language Access Committee to ensure that health services are available to patients regardless of language barriers.
- Lead a "Postpartum Cafe" room to support new mothers with a secure and supportive discussion space.
Women's Health Care Coordination Specialist
Community Of Hope (COH)
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided care coordination services to ensure access to primary care and chronic disease prevention or management services for women aged 18-45.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with a patient to achieve self-identified health goals
- Maintained a caseload of 20 to 30 rising-risk patients in wards 5, 7, and 8.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, including interviews and chart reviews from eCW and outside data sources.
- Completed and followed up on community resource referrals, including housing, clothing, home visiting, WIC, SNAP, dental, breastfeeding, and job training programs.
Extension Program Assistant
The University Of Maryland Extension (UME)
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Developed partnerships with youth-based community organizations and Prince Georges County Public Schools to implement nutrition education and cooking programs.
- Collaborated with partners to tailor interventions, recruit participants, and procure supplies and materials.
- Taught five lessons centered on increasing fruit and vegetable intake, proper hand washing, and physical activity for K-6 grade students in Prince George's County.
- Facilitated cooking programs to increase food safety techniques, fruit and vegetable intake, and water intake for middle and high school students in Prince George's County.
- Administered pre-and-post-evaluation surveys to assess knowledge and behavior change.
- Entered outcome data, including demographic information.
- Procured and prepared teaching and program materials to improve youth engagement and knowledge.
- Contributed to social media platforms to enhance community awareness and program participation
Undergraduate Intern
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Conducted 28 telephone and in-person questionnaires and interviews to understand the gaps in CSHCS communication
- Created a database summarizing CSHC social media platforms within local health departments.
- Identified standards and methods to measure the effectiveness of agency communication and systemic improvement in connection with and between families with CSHCS.
- Researched children's health, social media, and public health topics.
Peer Health Educator
Substance Abuse And HIV Outreach Program (SHOP)
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Supported the "Playing It Safe" program intervention to help reduce risky behaviors among college students.
- Distributed program materials to increase HIV awareness among college students.
- Contributed to HIV/STD awareness social media campaigns.
- Interviewed program participants to assess program effectiveness.
Education
Master of Public Health - Behavioral And Community Health
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD08.2024
Graduate Certificate - Global Health
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Education, Maternal And Child Health
Howard University
Washington, DC2015
Skills
- Documentation Management
- Case Management
- Patient Education
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Health Education Instruction
- Social Media and Promotions
Timeline
Perinatal Health Care Coordination Specialist
Community Of Hope (COH)
01.2021 - Current
Women's Health Care Coordination Specialist
Community Of Hope (COH)
05.2020 - 12.2020
Extension Program Assistant
The University Of Maryland Extension (UME)
09.2015 - 05.2020
Undergraduate Intern
Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
06.2015 - 08.2015
Peer Health Educator
Substance Abuse And HIV Outreach Program (SHOP)
01.2015 - 05.2015
Master of Public Health - Behavioral And Community Health
University of Maryland - College Park
Graduate Certificate - Global Health
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Science - Health Education, Maternal And Child Health
Howard University
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