Jemm Merritt
Hillsborough,US
Summary
Passionate and dedicated healthcare professional with a robust clinical background, now pivoting towards a career dedicated to community health and public advocacy. I bring extensive experience in direct patient care coupled with a profound understanding of healthcare systems. My fervor lies in promoting health equity, enhancing population health outcomes, and championing the cause of underserved communities.
My expertise extends to developing and executing public health programs, conducting thorough community needs assessments, and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to tackle public health issues effectively.
I am driven by a commitment to social justice and aspire to leverage my clinical acumen to serve as a catalyst for positive change as a public health practitioner. My goal is to advocate tirelessly for the well-being of others, ensuring equitable access to healthcare and empowering communities to lead healthier lives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Coordinator
Duke Health Integrated Practice
Durham, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with staff members in designing creative campaigns for promoting upcoming events or programs.
- Created content for social media platforms that highlighted the positive impact of our organization in the community.
- Researched best practices in building meaningful relationships between organizations and their communities.
- Prepared reports on outcomes from community engagement initiatives as well as recommendations for future action items.
- Built partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and schools to support our mission.
- Tracked progress on various projects related to community engagement initiatives.
Clinical Research Assistant
Wake Research
Durham, NC
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the preparation of study protocols and informed consent documents for clinical trials.
- Participated in site visits to ensure adherence to protocol requirements, review source documentation, provide training and guidance as needed.
- Reviewed medical information from source documents to verify accuracy of CRF entries prior to database lock.
- Monitored compliance with FDA guidelines.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
Registered Medical Assistant
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted physical examinations of patients utilizing standard diagnostic instruments.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results.
- Educated patients about health maintenance activities such as diet modification, exercise programs, smoking cessation advice.
- Assisted with administrative duties such as filing paperwork and preparing documents for review by physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Herzing University
Orlando, FL04.2023
Medical Assisting -
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI05-2019
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Fundraising strategies
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Marketing Communications
- Stakeholder Management
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Outreach management
- Advocacy background
- Community Outreach
- Community Engagement
- Exceptional writer
Affiliations
- Outcare Health Board of Directors
- Committee Member - Human relations, Hillsborough
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Responder, National Council of Mental Wellbeing, 2024
- Peer Support Specialist, UNC, 2023
- Allied Health Instructor, American Medical Technologists, 2023
Languages
Haitian Creole
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Engagement Coordinator
Duke Health Integrated Practice
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant
Wake Research
11.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Medical Assistant
UNC Health Care
09.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Public Health -
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Herzing University
Medical Assisting -
Herzing University
- Mental Health First Aid Responder, National Council of Mental Wellbeing, 2024
- Peer Support Specialist, UNC, 2023
- Allied Health Instructor, American Medical Technologists, 2023
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