Justine Saunders
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional adept at coordinating training, paperwork 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 Worker
India Home
08.2022 - Current
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Coordinated immunization clinics in collaboration with local public health departments, increasing vaccination rates among vulnerable populations.
- Promoted access to healthcare services for underprivileged populations through community outreach efforts.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Leader and developer for multiple grant projects for India Home: CDG, TRIE, NCOA, The People's Money, NYCEAL, and NYC-CARES.
Covid-19 Contact Tracer/Case Investigator
Staffing Solution Organization, LLC
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Supported public health efforts by conducting thorough interviews with confirmed COVID-19 cases and contacts.
- Performed record-keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
- Connected individuals to resources i.e. mental health,medical care,food and social services during quarantine/ isolation period.
- Contributed to reducing local outbreak numbers by promptly escalating high-risk situations to appropriate authorities.
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals during difficult conversations surrounding their potential exposure to COVID-19.Supported public health efforts by conducting thorough interviews with confirmed COVID-19 cases.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant privacy and confidentiality regulations, ensuring the protection of sensitive personal information throughout the contact tracing process
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT BUFFALO
Buffalo, NY01.2021
No Degree - Covid -19 Contact Tracer Certification
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD09.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Cultural Awareness
- Referral Coordination
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- CPR, AED, First Aid, and Naloxone certified
- Excellent communication & critical thinking skills
- Exceptional time management & organizational skills
- Motivated and dedicated to providing professional quality to others
Certification
- Naloxone Certified, NYSDOH Registered Opioid Overdose Program, Queens, NY, 2023
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association, Queens, NY, 2022
Timeline
Community Health Worker
India Home
08.2022 - Current
Covid-19 Contact Tracer/Case Investigator
Staffing Solution Organization, LLC
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT BUFFALO
No Degree - Covid -19 Contact Tracer Certification
Johns Hopkins University
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