Kelsey Camps
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Organized and driven public health professional seeking advancement in the field through networking, collaboration, program development and continuous improvement. Values interpersonal relationships, data-driven decision-making and problem-solving. Optimistic and personable individual enthusiastic about meeting new people with strong public speaking and team building skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Performance and Quality Improvement Program Manage
Pima County Health Department
Tucson, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Establish processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitor budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Initiate new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Pima County Health Department
Tucson, AZ
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Facilitate Quality in Action team of 12 employees to plan, measure and coordinate quality improvement efforts through Lean Six Sigma
- Leverage quality metrics data to assess positive and negative aspects of current operations
- Enhance communication avenues through newsletters, posters and other marketing tools
Graduate Community Director
Housing & Residential Life, University Of Arizona
, Arizona
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised and assisted in personal, professional, and academic development of 18-23 Resident Assistants across two residential halls
- Provided support during crisis management situations by serving on call rotations to respond to student incidents
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen community through targeted programming and initiatives.
Intern
YWCA of Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Designed, implemented, and evaluated five culturally tailored Trauma Informed Care Workshops for Promotoras Rompiendo Cadenas
- Facilitated class of 15-20 participants and supervised two interns for the Mujeres y Niñas program while auditing the curriculum
- Conducted surveys, a focus group, and individual interviews to inform a small-scale community needs assessment
Medical Scribe
Cholla Pediatrics Clinic
Tucson, AZ
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepared and sent patient documentation to physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures.
- Established practical use of medical terminology and awareness of clinical operations
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
Patient Ambassador Intern
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained exceptional standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients to help facility meet satisfaction scores and patients obtain best possible care.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Behavior Health Promotion
University of Arizona
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Heath - Health Systems And Theories Emphasis
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish - Hispanic Literature Emphasis
University of Arizona
05.2020
Skills
- Conversant in Spanish
- Crisis Management
- Critical Thinking
- Grant Management
- Public Speaking
- Meeting Coordination
Timeline
Performance and Quality Improvement Program Manage
Pima County Health Department
10.2023 - Current
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Pima County Health Department
07.2022 - 09.2023
Graduate Community Director
Housing & Residential Life, University Of Arizona
08.2020 - 05.2022
Medical Scribe
Cholla Pediatrics Clinic
09.2019 - 06.2020
Intern
YWCA of Southern Arizona
07.2019 - 05.2022
Patient Ambassador Intern
Banner University Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Public Health - Health Behavior Health Promotion
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Public Heath - Health Systems And Theories Emphasis
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish - Hispanic Literature Emphasis
University of Arizona
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