Kathleen Tolbert
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional ambitious Health Educator offering 3-year history of educating community members on disease prevention and health management. However, reliable employee seeking Clinical position. Offering excellent communication, good judgment, and work very well with teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Educator
Howard Brown Health
2020.11 - Current
- Experience in Phlebotomy and taking vitals
- Provide HIV and STI counseling and testing, including results delivery for point-of-care ('rapid') and laboratory-based tests, and appropriate referral services
- Provide direct health education and information, including the knowledge of Howard Brown's programs and services, provision and explanation of results, and appropriate linkage to HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), HIV Prep (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and primary care services
- Process and manage lab results for accuracy, scanning and routing to patients' charts, while submitting to medical staff for final review
- Ensure proper collection and laboratory processing of a variety of other STI/HIV/Hepatitis tests, involving specimen collection (urine, whole blood/venipuncture, and/or pharyngeal/vaginal/rectal swabs) and appropriate specimen handling, storage and transport
- Document visits and interactions appropriately, primarily within Howard Brown's Electronic Health Records System (EHRS) and patient results portal
- Epic trained
- Intern South side walk-in Coordinator
Community Health Worker
Christian Community Health Center
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Strengthened relationships with local organizations, fostering partnerships to address pressing community health issues.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, provided recommendations for safety improvements and connected clients with resources as needed.
- Collected data on program effectiveness, utilizing findings to continuously improve service provision and meet community needs.
- Developed educational materials tailored to specific population needs, ensuring clarity and relevance for maximum impact on public health initiatives.
- Performed HIV testing/Counseling
- Medicaid enrollment
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
Lane College
Jackson, TN07.2019
Skills
- Written Communication
- Culture Competency
- Microsoft Word
- Time Management
- Solution Making
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Customer service
- CPR certified
- Patient-Focused Care
Certification
- Certified HIV tester/Counselor
- HIV Prevention Certified Provider
- CPR certified
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Christian Community Health Center
2023.01 - 2023.06
Health Educator
Howard Brown Health
2020.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
Lane College
- Certified HIV tester/Counselor
- HIV Prevention Certified Provider
- CPR certified
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