Lauren Duba
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Research Assistant and Peer Recovery Specialist with a proven track record at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Expert in harm reduction approaches and building patient self-efficacy, demonstrated through successful partnership building and effective healthcare navigation. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and deliver impactful results. Highly adaptable, with keen ability to navigate changing project needs and priorities. Skilled in documentation management and providing compassionate peer support, significantly enhancing patient care and recovery outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Assistant/Peer Recovery Specialist
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Work in partnership with community-based organizations to provide outreach and services to demographics that are harder to reach.
- Harm reduction- HIV testing in the community, PrEP and PEP education, linkage to appropriate level of medical care.
- Develop realistic risk reduction plans with patients, and provided supplies such as condoms for disease prevention.
- Provide peer support and linkage to addiction/mental health care and other community based services.
- Collect client data and document encounters in Redcap and EPIC.
- Advocate for patients and encourage self-efficacy.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Center for Addiction Treatment
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted clients in achieving their personal goals by providing continuous emotional support and resources.
- Supported clients in navigating social services systems to ensure access to necessary resources for successful recovery.
- Created and implemented the Job Readiness Program to assist clients in building a resume and applying for jobs prior to completion of the program.
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups.
- Planned and executed all extracurricular, alumni, and graduation events for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Center for Addiction Treatment
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Monitored and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the inpatient treatment setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
No Degree - Health Information Management
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2025
Skills
- Documentation management
- Resource navigation
- Harm reduction approaches
- Recovery planning
- Organization and multitasking
- Confidence building
- Problem-Solving
- Partnership building
Affiliations
- NIH Heal Initiative
- HCPH Stories Over Stigma
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant/Peer Recovery Specialist
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
11.2020 - 11.2024
Peer Recovery Specialist
Center for Addiction Treatment
09.2019 - 10.2020
Patient Care Technician
Center for Addiction Treatment
01.2019 - 09.2019
No Degree - Health Information Management
University of Cincinnati
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