Lauren Newell
Gainesville
Summary
Health Education and Behavior senior with hands-on experience in patient education, community health promotion, and behavior-change support within clinical and university settings. Skilled in translating evidence-based wellness guidance into clear, accessible educational materials, facilitating group health engagement, and supporting preventive care initiatives. Passionate about improving health literacy, strengthening patient engagement, and promoting sustainable lifestyle change. Seeking an entry-level role in health education, prevention, or care coordination.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Education Intern
North Florida Integrative Medicine
Gainesville
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered health education during Group Medical Visits, supporting lifestyle modification, chronic disease prevention, and wellness goal setting.
- Develop clear, visually engaging educational materials to improve patient understanding of nutrition, preventive care, and long-term health behaviors.
- Assist with care coordination, patient engagement, and health promotion activities within an integrative clinical setting.
- Support interdisciplinary providers in reinforcing behavior-change strategies and improving health literacy among diverse patient populations.
Team Member
CAVA Restaurant
Gainesville
08.2024 - Current
- Provide customer-centered service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while promoting balanced food choices and ingredient awareness.
- Maintain accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism while supporting a collaborative team setting.
- Strengthen communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
Health Promoter
University of Florida
Gainesville
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Translated evidence-based wellness recommendations into accessible, student-friendly messaging to increase engagement and comprehension.
- Designed and produced a campus health promotion video encouraging daily physical activity among college students.
- Contributed to outreach efforts promoting preventive health behaviors within the university community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education and Behavior
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida05.2026
Associate of Arts Degree -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, Florida05-2023
Skills
- Health literacy education
- Preventive health strategies
- Community outreach
- Educational material development
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Record Exposure
- Digital communication tools
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- QuickBooks Certified
Timeline
Health Education Intern
North Florida Integrative Medicine
01.2026 - Current
Health Promoter
University of Florida
09.2024 - 12.2024
Team Member
CAVA Restaurant
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Education and Behavior
University of Florida
Associate of Arts Degree -
Daytona State College