Ivette Cabrera
Stratford,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Administrative Assistant experienced in managing business office functions and providing executive-level support. Developed strong partnerships and integrated services as a health system navigator, enhancing patient access to essential health resources through effective community outreach and bilingual communication.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Health System Navigator/Community Outreach
Yale-New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital Breast Center
04.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to build community partnerships, attracting new patients to Bridgeport Hospital, particularly underserved populations facing barriers to care.
- Elevated community outreach to Hispanic communities by engaging and collaborating with trusted community leaders.
- Outreach to community-based organizations to raise awareness of Breast Center services and fundraising events.
- Promote comprehensive services to local health and city officials as well as community leaders with the purpose of increasing patient referrals.
- Develop connections/partnerships with community-based health providers.
- Serve as liaison between the Contractor and all fee-for-service providers delivering CEDPP services to ensure the Wisewoman program is delivered consistently and with fidelity.
- Provide operational support to CEDPP and other special projects assigned in Breast Center and Oncology.
- Conducted meetings with healthcare providers to discuss program updates and address service delivery issues.
- Work with Bridgeport Hospital Primary Care Clinic to assess and refer clients to available insurance programs before any CEDPP services are delivered.
- Work with Bridgeport Hospital Primary Care Clinic to determine and continuously update each client's eligibility for CEDPP services clients, and formally enroll eligible clients into the CEDPP.
- Developed strategy for integrating Wisewoman into provider sites, identified service delivery challenges, and assisted providers in incorporating screenings into patient visits.
- In charge of the Breast Cancer Walk/5K Run fundraiser.
Senior Program Assistant
Yale-New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital Breast Center
12.2013 - 04.2020
- Schedule appointments, consultations and meetings.
- Screened telephone calls and visitors, determining appropriate redirection to managers or other offices.
- Screens correspondence and responds independently. When possible, routes priority mail to director.
- Maintained office and medical supply inventories by monitoring stock levels to ensure availability of necessary resources.
- Guided patients in accessing available resources and provided referrals for additional support.
- Assisted patients in identifying and applying for available grants, providing essential referrals for further support.
- Assisted with planning and organizing fundraising events to support departmental initiatives.
Dance Instructor/Owner
Latin Rhythm Dance Studio
Stratford, USA
09.1996 - 08.2016
- Director of Ivette’s Latin Rhythm Dance Studio. Teach and supervise dance instructors.
- Instructed diverse dance styles for students of all ages at Latin Rhythm Dance Studio.
- Developed creative lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Created innovative dance routines for performances.
- Organized dance performances to showcase student talent and progress.
- Organized fundraising events to support studio operations and community engagement.
- Showcased dance performances at community events to engage local audiences. to promote studio visibility and connect with local audiences.
- Participated in Salsa Congress events to expand dance knowledge and network with professionals. shows across multiple states and venues.
Financial Counselor
Yale-New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital Admitting
01.2004 - 12.2013
- Counseled and supported non-eligible patients in navigating financial options.
- Processed Medicaid, free-care, and sliding scale applications to secure necessary funding.
- Engaged with local community agencies to strengthen partnerships.
- Maintained accurate confidential records while on call.
Education
Business administration -
university of bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT 09.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Secretarial science -
University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR 08.1988 - 05.1994
Skills
- Program Management
- Community outreach
- Program coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Community engagement
- Fundraising and Event Planning Skills
- Bilingual Spanish
- Leadership Skills
- Fundraising and Event Planning Skills
Timeline
Health System Navigator/Community Outreach
Yale-New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital Breast Center
04.2020 - Current
Business administration -
university of bridgeport
09.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Program Assistant
Yale-New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital Breast Center
12.2013 - 04.2020
Financial Counselor
Yale-New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital Admitting
01.2004 - 12.2013
Dance Instructor/Owner
Latin Rhythm Dance Studio
09.1996 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Secretarial science -
University of Puerto Rico
08.1988 - 05.1994