Kathleen V. Kanaley, MPH
Public Health Professional
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated Public Health professional with a strong background in program development, curriculum design, and research study experience. Seeking a dynamic role where I can leverage these skills to contribute to the creation and enhancement of educational and interventional health programs, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness. Committed to utilizing research-driven insights to shape innovative learning solutions that empower individuals and organizations to thrive. Eager to collaborate with forward-thinking teams to drive educational/interventional excellence and foster continuous improvement and empowerment for our target population. Extensive experience successfully collaborating with multidisciplinary teams composed of medical professionals, administrative professionals, and community members. A demonstrated ability to engage with a diverse population (socioeconomically, culturally, etc...) throughout my years involved in work with rural/urban outreach clinics, mental health institutions, and correctional institutions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, Health Sciences
University Of The People
Pomona, CA
09.2017 - Current
- Instructing online undergraduate health science courses through synchronous and asynchronous platforms.
- Students and coworkers hale from over 200 countries which has provides me opportunity to experience the needs of a diverse population.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented Health Science curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
Dental Hygienist, Correctional Facility
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
Corcoran, CA
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services in secure forensic environment.
- Maintained safety and security protocols.
- Captured patients' dental radio-graphs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in various software platforms utilized by department.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Forensic Dental Assistant
US Department Of Health And Human Services, HHS
Washington , DC
04.2010 - Current
- Deployed during disasters in which mass fatalities are sustained generally in austere conditions.
- Assist with collection and forensic identification of human remains.
- Worked cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and medical teams from differing jurisdictions.
- Maintain knowledge on current policies, standards, and protocols within the field.
Liaison Officer
Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga, CA
07.2009 - 04.2015
- Under direction of Executive Director
- Coordinate exchange of information, meetings and committee assignments between Coalinga State Hospital Administration, staff and the Civil Detainees’ Advisory Council
- Oversee and provide guidance and support to the stakeholder members of patients' advisory council
- Collaborate with Administration, Program Management, Department of
- Police Services, Information Technology Department, Plant Operations, and the Trust Office to aid in the resolution of identified issues
- Participate in administrative meetings for the purpose of reviewing and revising hospital policies and procedures
- Section leader for Due Process and First Amendment Rights portion of the Enhancement Plan
- Develop training programs for staff development
- Instructor for staff training and development programs
- Facilitate therapy groups for Individuals residing within the facility.
Dental Hygienist, Safety
Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga, CA
10.2007 - 06.2009
- Perform routine dental hygiene duties for the residents in a secure forensic setting
- Develop a means to collect and analyze data related to the utilization of services
- Develop a plan of correction designed to reduce the barriers to the utilization of services
- Monitor the department’s rate of compliance with the guidelines set through the Enhancement Plan
- Develop and present reports to the Executive staff and the Hospital Oversight Management team.
Chairperson
Fresno County, Metropolitan Oral Health Advisory Council
Fresno, CA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Developed training programs for supervisors and managers of county agencies such as; WIC, Head Start, Exceptional Parents Unlimited, and the Teen Pregnancy program.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
Dental Hygienist
Various
Fresno, CA
05.2000 - 09.2007
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Medical Transcriptionist
Valley Staffing
Fresno, CA
01.2000 - 11.2002
- Responsible for transcribing discharge summaries, history and physicals, emergency department, operative, consultation, and worker compensation reports.
- Attended training associated with role to improve skills and boost speed.
- Translated medical jargon into correct terminology.
- Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
Professional Pharmaceutical Representative
Collagenex Pharmaceuticals
Syracuse, NY
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Responsible for the development and organization of assigned territory
- Coordinate dinner programs and speaker events
- Exceeded established sales goals and increased client retention.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
- Maintain accurate records of all interactions with doctors and their staff in my assigned territory.
- Presented educational speeches on pharmaceutical programs, laws and methods.
Community Health Dental Hygienist
Eastman Dental Center, Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Community dentistry focusing on planning and implementing rural and urban outreach clinics and wellness centers for under-served youth
- Mentor in Hispanic Youth Leadership Development program.
- Member of committees whose purpose was to identify gaps in services and barriers to receiving services and developing strategies/programs to reduce or eliminate barriers.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health With A Concentration in Epidemiology
University of New England
Biddeford, ME 01.2014 - 12.2016
PC 832 Certification - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI 01.2009 - 12.2012
Forensic Dental Identification - Forensic Pathology/Odontology
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Silver Spring, MD 01.2009 - 01.2009
National Incident Management Systems Certification - Emergency Management
US Department of Health And Human Services
Washington, DC 01.2009 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY 09.1994 - 05.1996
Skills
Organization and Time Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Research abilities
Interventions understanding
Program support
Presentation skills
Decision-Making
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, Health Sciences
University Of The People
09.2017 - Current
Dental Hygienist, Correctional Facility
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
04.2015 - 07.2021
Master of Public Health - Public Health With A Concentration in Epidemiology
University of New England
01.2014 - 12.2016
Forensic Dental Assistant
US Department Of Health And Human Services, HHS
04.2010 - Current
Liaison Officer
Coalinga State Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
01.2009 - 12.2012
Forensic Dental Identification - Forensic Pathology/Odontology
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
01.2009 - 01.2009
National Incident Management Systems Certification - Emergency Management
US Department of Health And Human Services
01.2009 - 01.2009
Dental Hygienist, Safety
Coalinga State Hospital
10.2007 - 06.2009
Chairperson
Fresno County, Metropolitan Oral Health Advisory Council
01.2004 - 01.2005
Dental Hygienist
Various
05.2000 - 09.2007
Medical Transcriptionist
Valley Staffing
01.2000 - 11.2002
Professional Pharmaceutical Representative
Collagenex Pharmaceuticals
01.1999 - 01.2000
Community Health Dental Hygienist
Eastman Dental Center, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1999
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
09.1994 - 05.1996