Koren Alex
Auburn,WA
Summary
20+ years of Pediatric Nursing services and 7+ years leading (Public Health Program Manager). Conducted community outreach screening and contacts tracing, immunizations, chronic disease coaching (HTN/DM), health promotion/education, SOP adherence, and quality reporting. (90% reduction in expiries, 80% on-time reporting, 24 new cases found through community screening. “Public/community health professional and Washington RN licensure candidate with strengths in pediatrics, home visits, and population health. Known for coaching families, care coordination, and quality reporting to improve continuity of care. Target date for Washinton RN – Dec 2025.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Leprosy Program Manager
Majuro Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- - Led Hansen’s Disease program across 29 atolls and 5 islands, supervised 4 staff and coordinated with clinic leaders to expand access and adherence.
- - Achieved approximately 50% treatment completion among active cases; found 24 new cases via contact tracing and community screening.
- - Maintained uninterrupted MDT supply using monthly stock audits and update SOP, Conducted patient education.
- - Built case registry and monthly reporting workflow, (90% reduction in expiries, improved on-time reporting to approximately 80% and strengthened data quality).
- - Delivered biannual on-site refresher trainings; trained 8–10 health assistants per year; increased SOP compliance and audit readiness.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Majuro Hospital
08.1995 - 08.2009
- - Provided inpatient pediatric care; typically, managed10–15 patients per shift with a strong medication-safety record.
- - Streamlined triage and documentation to reduce wait-to-assessment and improve caregiver understanding of discharge plans.
- - Coordinated immunizations and discharge teaching; improved follow-up adherence and continuity of care.
Education
BSN Candidate - Nursing
Fiji National University (FNU)
Fiji01.2026
Certificate - Family Planning & Reproductive Health
Fiji School of Medicine (FSM)
Fiji11.2009
AS - Nursing
College of the Marshall Islands (CMI)
Majuro May.1992 - Jun.1994
Skills
- Community outreach and home visits
- - Health education and coaching (HTN/DM)
- - Care coordination and case management
- - Immunization clinics and screening events
- - Contact tracing and communicable disease control
- - EMR documentation and data/reporting
- - SOP development, training, and compliance
- - Population health and quality improvement
Additional Nursing Experience
- Majuro Hospital – Majuro Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
- - Maternal & Child Health (4 years): Immunization, outreach, Prenatal/postpartum care
- - NCD Clinic (3 years): Managed HTN/DM panels, patient education, follow-up, and individualized care plans.
Timeline
Leprosy Program Manager
Majuro Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Majuro Hospital
08.1995 - 08.2009
AS - Nursing
College of the Marshall Islands (CMI)
May.1992 - Jun.1994
BSN Candidate - Nursing
Fiji National University (FNU)
Certificate - Family Planning & Reproductive Health
Fiji School of Medicine (FSM)