Larry A. Leal MPH
Oneonta,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Nursing student with experience in healthcare procedures and patient assistance. Strong organizational skills enhance office operations and support patient care. Proficient in medical terminology and clinical protocols, facilitating effective patient communication and coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Internship
The Pain Center of Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Recorded patient vital signs to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Supported Operating Room nurses in patient positioning and verifying correct surgical site.
- Collaborated with scrub technicians to uphold sterile field integrity using aseptic technique.
- Participated in intraoperative procedures, gaining exposure to surgical workflows.
- Monitored and documented four sets of vital signs per patient during post-operative recovery.
- Ensured patient comfort and safety throughout perioperative phases through effective communication and clinical skills.
Nursing Unit Clerk
O'Connor Hospital
Delhi, NY
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless transitions.
- Coordinated communication between nursing staff and patients to improve information flow.
- Maintained electronic health records with precision to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
- Scheduled appointments and managed unit calendar for optimal patient care delivery.
- Oversaw supply and equipment management, including ordering and organizing medical supplies.
- Provided support to medical staff by assisting with requests from nurses and doctors.
Growth & Community Engagement Coordinator
Molina Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
09.2021 - 2024
- Achieved membership growth targets through enrollment events and strategic activities.
- Collaborated with departments to enhance Medicaid assignment percentage for Molina.
- Met monthly, quarterly, and annual enrollment goals as set by management.
- Scheduled and coordinated enrollment events, facilitating partner participation.
- Recognized as subject matter expert on health care delivery and wellness topics.
- Delivered informative presentations and distributed educational materials to members.
- Identified sponsorship opportunities and justified Molina's participation in community initiatives.
- Promoted Molina's programs within the community, encouraging employee engagement.
Community Relations Coordinator
Steward Health Choice AZ
Phoenix, AZ
08.2012 - 12.2021
- Established long-lasting relationships with community organizations to meet set targets.
- Developed comprehensive strategies for adequate facility delivery through community and state meetings.
- Formulated and distributed health and prevention information reports to educate members and children.
- Coordinated with school departments and supervisors to optimize marketing for field events.
- Directed policies and implemented plans to promote community events for Steward Health Choice Arizona and Generations Health Plans.
- Increased staff recruitment and retention across Maricopa, Navajo, and Apache Counties.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY05.2026
MPH - Public Health/Health Promotion
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Physical Education
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Health and prevention strategies
- Program development and management
- Training and coaching
- Stakeholder engagement
- Activity implementation
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Planning and analysis
- Policy compliance
- Knowledge management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- Diagnostic skills
- Clinical assessment
Timeline
Nursing Internship
The Pain Center of Arizona
05.2025 - 07.2025
Nursing Unit Clerk
O'Connor Hospital
05.2024 - 12.2024
Growth & Community Engagement Coordinator
Molina Healthcare
09.2021 - 2024
Community Relations Coordinator
Steward Health Choice AZ
08.2012 - 12.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
MPH - Public Health/Health Promotion
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Physical Education
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY