KLARISE A. DELONG
Andover
Summary
Dedicated Health Science graduate with a strong foundation in genetics, counseling, and patient-centered care. Experienced in leadership, mentorship, and service through military and academic roles, seeking to further develop expertise and contribute to the field through graduate study at [SCHOOL NAME]
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Assistance Counselor
USAF
10.2024 - Current
- Provides one-on-one counseling to reserve component members, guiding them through personalized transitions from military to civilian life, with an emphasis on healthcare continuity, financial stability, and employment security
- Educates transitioning and deployed members on VA healthcare benefits, TRICARE, and mental health resources, emphasizing informed decision-making and equitable access to care.
- Supports members in identifying post-service educational and career pathways, offering guidance on certifications, degree programs, and professional development.
- Maintains detailed, confidential documentation of counseling sessions and progress using official systems, upholding ethical and professional standards aligned with best practices.
Patient Transition Coordinator
Compassus
10.2021 - Current
- Identifies all post-acute care needs and collaborated with the Care Transition Coordinator to route home health needs for hundreds of patients monthly
- Collaborates with all Compassus/Ascension at Home/Home Health intake teams and Primary Care Physicians in surrounding areas
- Responsible for completing the transition of care, including submission of complete referral, and, securing outside agency placement in the event that Compassus/Ascension at Home is unable to service the patient
- Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of patient information.
Medical Office Administrator
Wichita Urology Group
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Pulled and prepared patient charts to ensure information accuracy for clinical staff
- Maintained patient databases and updated information in alignment with HIPAA protocols, policies, and procedures
- Oversaw office records and collaborated with Medical Record Technicians to maintain strict patient information control
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and canceled appointments to provide efficient patient flow for 12 physician and outreach clinics
- Verified and recorded insurance benefits and collected over 2K patient co-payments, deductibles, and estimates daily
- Aided with prescription refill requests and collaborated with In-Office Dispensary to ensure requests were filled
Physical Therapy Technician
Advanced Physical Therapy
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Initiated patient treatments and assisted with transfers as needed
- Prepared equipment and treatment areas for patients to assure safety and readiness at all times
- Assured safe and effective patient set up with electric stimulation modalities to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Managed Inventory to provide best care for over 200 patients
- Collaborated with Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants to ensure best patient possible care for all patients
Resource Advisor
USAF
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed Morale and Welfare program and Private Organization program that executed 50 requests totaling $2k in government funding and established 15 on base organizations
- Managed $83K in readiness assets and procured $15K mandatory search and recovery/mortuary inventory to uphold 100% readiness base requirements
- Implemented AF intramural sports program and maintained $28.5M facility in support of 2.8K active- duty personnel
Unit Deployment and Inventory Manager
USAF
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Scheduled, tracked and communicated recall roster changes for emergencies and conducted unit control center operations to guide 360 personnel through base-wide inspections
- Guided 26 members through entire overseas deployments and analyzed location specific reporting instructions
- Facilitated quarterly shelter-in-place kits for 13 facilities and managed emergency response reports monthly
- Handled manning health reports and built squadron in-processing deployment folders for 120 personnel
- Purchased $40K in deployment gear annually
- Executed facility manager duties for 2 Air Force Buildings and oversaw work order requests
- ServSafe Food Management certified
- Performed 4 public health inspections to assess risks and enforce strict health and quality standards
- Completed 24 hours of escort duties overseeing electrical unit upgrade worth $25M in critical equipment
- Balanced supply needs budget and space limitations at geographically separated units Completed food storeroom inventory worth $77K on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and reported findings to the overseas main agency on inventory health
- Coordinated with 4 Air Force Services Agency vendors and reconciled 100 subsistence deliveries
Education
High School Diploma -
John Paul Stevens High School
San Antonio, TX7 2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2024
Master of Science - Genetics & Genomics
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA05-2026
Skills
- Genetics & Health science foundation
- Counseling & mentorship
- Leadership & team management
- Cultural competence and ethical decision-making
- Effective communication and active listening
Accomplishments
- Airman Leadership School (ALS), U.S Air Force - Completed 2019
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), U.S Air Force - Completed 2025
- Pre-Genetic Counseling Program, Southern California University of Health Sciences - Completed 2025
Affiliations
- American Society of Human Genetics
Timeline
Transition Assistance Counselor
USAF
10.2024 - Current
Patient Transition Coordinator
Compassus
10.2021 - Current
Medical Office Administrator
Wichita Urology Group
02.2021 - 10.2021
Physical Therapy Technician
Advanced Physical Therapy
05.2020 - 02.2021
Resource Advisor
USAF
03.2019 - 05.2020
Unit Deployment and Inventory Manager
USAF
05.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
John Paul Stevens High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Wichita State University
Master of Science - Genetics & Genomics
Southern California University of Health Sciences
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