Hi, I’m
Jade Galvan
SF Bay Area,CA
Summary
Care Navigator dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interest of clients. Providing comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities.
For more information on my experience, find me on linkedin.com/in/jade-galvan
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Shanti Women's Cancer Program
Bilingual Care Navigator
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Connecting 20-30 clients to individualized care through emotional, financial, social, and practical resources throughout their cancer journey.
- Applying, advocating, and securing complimentary financial grants, medical supplies, and mental health support services on behalf of clients.
- Reducing isolation and providing companionship to medical appointments, offering of translation services, and arranging transportation services.
- Development and facilitation of peer support groups, wellness classes, community events, and home visitation.
- Collaborate with social workers, healthcare providers and community partner agencies such as: UCSF, Kaiser Permanente, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), Northeast Medical Services (NEMS).
- Management and documentation of client records, interactions, and services provided in adherence to departmental and contractual standards.
Healthy Richmond
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
08.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Data collection and engagement analysis for “Streetwyze”, a mobile platform aiming to improve care and trust within community health care resources.
- Use of data to influence policy change at the county level.
- Attended county and state board meetings to advocate for community members needs and concerns.
Contra Costa County Health Services
Health Coach
06.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Health advocate for communities of color and underrepresented populations.
- Developed resources for advancement towards health equity and inclusion such as community events and programs to better access COVID-19 care.
- Assisted in creation of projects focused on COVID-19 vaccination for Contra Costa County.
Babcock Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Office Manager
01.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Sole coordination of office operations such as: communication between patients and insurance providers, handling of payments, patient care, management of doctor schedules, and the sale of treatment plans.
- Management of social media marketing, online business presence, and patient record keeping.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained employees.
Education
California State University
Bachelor of Science from Health Science, Public Health
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Risk Management Assessments
- Resource Coordination
- Medical Services Administration
- Patient Care Activities
- Organize Community Support
- Medical History Documentation
- Patient Documentation
Accomplishments
- Certified George Washington Oncology Patient Navigator
- BLS certification, American Heart Association
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing certificate from Johns Hopkins University
- Social and Behavioral Research Certificate.
Timeline
Bilingual Care Navigator
Shanti Women's Cancer Program
07.2022 - Current
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Healthy Richmond
08.2021 - 01.2022
Health Coach
Contra Costa County Health Services
06.2021 - 01.2022
Office Manager
Babcock Chiropractic and Wellness Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
California State University
Bachelor of Science from Health Science, Public Health
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