Lataria Ellis
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Compassionate Community Health Worker with 3 years of experience coordinating community programs and allocating resources. Dedicated to excellent patient care through an empathetic approach. Thrives in team-based or independently motivated settings. I have the ability to organize, retrieve, distribute, and manage daily operations of any organization while exhibiting exceptional leadership. Consistently builds relationships with clients, staff, and families while meeting challenging and changing business environments. Continuously implements the strong judgment in autonomous decision-making areas while incorporating positive change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMI
Community Healthworker
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented program plans to ensure achievement of goals.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Coordinated resources for program implementation, including personnel and materials.
- Compiled reports summarizing progress towards goals and objectives of the initiative.
- Collaborated with other departments within organization on cross-functional projects.
- Organized workshops, seminars, conferences and other special events as part of programming efforts.
- Prepared presentations based on findings from evaluation studies conducted by external consultants.
- Provided guidance to new staff members about their roles and responsibilities within the organization's programming framework.
- Acted as a liaison between management and stakeholders regarding updates on progress made towards program goals.
- Researched best practices used by other organizations in similar fields when developing new approaches to programming tasks.
- Developed and delivered educational and informational presentations on program initiatives.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations, and public agencies to promote programs.
- Conducted research and planning necessary to assist with program evaluation, assessment, and annual reports.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
- Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
Healthcare Support Worker
UnitedHealth Group
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Completed home wellness checks three times per week verify client-well being in a healthy and stable environment.
- Provided emotional and mental support to an average of 30 women.
- Help clients monthly adjust to life changes and empower them to stabilize their own circumstances.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated/ Refer families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, food stamp programs, employment options, or healthcare providers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursa
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing. Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Work -
Currently Enrolled Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Strong Organization skills
- Case management
- Professional boundaries
- Program coordination, Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Documentation skills
- Program Development
- Time management
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Trustworthy companion
- Documentation expert
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mental Health Support
- CPR Certified
Certification
High school Diploma
Currently enrolled in college
Timeline
CMI
Community Healthworker
10.2022 - Current
Healthcare Support Worker
UnitedHealth Group
12.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursa
01.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor Of Social Work -
Currently Enrolled Mississippi State University
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