Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Larrise Williford

Cleveland Heights,OH
Larrise Williford

Summary

Dynamic, bilingual MSN-RN with 10+ years of progressive experience leading patient-centered care, telehealth innovation, and population health programs. Expert in designing workflows, improving patient engagement, and delivering high-quality outcomes across diverse communities. Passionate leader skilled in coaching, compliance, and leveraging data for operational excellence. Fluent in Spanish and English, with a drive to elevate healthcare equity and quality.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Ontrak Health

Bilingual Nurse Care Coach
12.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage a bilingual caseload of up to 230 members with complex medical and behavioral health needs, effectively reducing barriers to care and improving adherence to treatment plans and increased graduation rates by successfully graduating 26 members YTD-the highest on my team
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments to identify mental health needs and social determinants of health and develop individualized care strategies.
  • Close care gaps through proactive outreach, coordination with providers, and leveraging community resources.
  • Build strong patient relationships using motivational interviewing and cultural competence, exceeding engagement and retention targets.

MetroHealth Medical Center

School Helath Population Nurse Coordinator
09.2023 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Led FQHC SBHC across eight schools in the East Region of Cleveland Public Schools, serving diverse student populations with complex health and social needs.
  • Increased enrollment in the newest school-based health clinic by 172%, growing participation from 36 to 98 students, boosting access to critical health services in the community.
  • Closed significant care gaps by coordinating services between schools, families, and community partners, ensuring timely interventions for chronic conditions and acute issues.
  • Led a youth group in planning and executing health initiatives and community resource projects, guiding teens to successfully organize a community give-back event that promoted wellness and civic engagement.
  • Collected and analyzed health data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform future health initiatives.
  • Initiated cost-saving measures by reviewing resource utilization patterns, reducing waste, and optimizing staffing levels based on patient acuity levels.
  • Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall organizational performance and patient satisfaction levels.

.

MetroHealth Medical Center

Bilinigual Nurse Home Visitor
10.2017 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Provided intensive, bilingual home visiting services to first-time mothers from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday, fostering long-term health and social outcomes.
  • Managed a bilingual caseload of up 35 to first-time mothers, delivering individualized care and education that resulted in a 45% increase in treatment adherence and retention through the full two-year program.
  • Addressed complex social determinants of health, connecting families to essential community resources, housing support, and healthcare services.
  • Developed individualized care plans, empowering clients with knowledge and tools to improve maternal and child health.
  • Built deep, trusting relationships that resulted in exceptional client retention rates over the full two-year program.
  • Consistently exceeded program metrics, including engagement, visit completion rates, and improvements in maternal-child health indicators.
  • Maintained thorough documentation in Epic EMR to support data-driven outcomes and program funding.

Education

Aspen University
Denver, CO

Master of Science from Nursing And Public Health
08-2022

University Overview

  • 3.86 GPA


  • Signa Theta Tau Member

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
06-2017

University Overview

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH

Associate of Science from Nursing
12-2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Telehealth Program Management
  • Population Health Strategies
  • Care Coordination & Case Management
  • Health Equity Advocacy
  • Behavioral Health Integration
  • Community Health Program Development
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Quality Improvement (QI) Initiatives
  • Process Improvement (LEAN, CQI)
  • Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, Joint Commission, Medicaid/Medicare)
  • Staff Training & Leadership
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Motivational Interviewing Techniques
  • Bilingual Patient Engagement (Spanish/English)
  • Epic EMR Expertise

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bilingual Nurse Care Coach
Ontrak Health
12.2024 - Current
School Helath Population Nurse Coordinator
MetroHealth Medical Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
Bilinigual Nurse Home Visitor
MetroHealth Medical Center
10.2017 - 09.2023
Aspen University
Master of Science from Nursing And Public Health
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing