Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Generic

LETORIA M. EASTERLING

181 Scenic Drive Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Committed professional with 15+ years of exemplary experience guiding operations and administrative projects and programs across a wide range of functional capabilities. Collaborate with multiple agencies and organizations while managing dozens of personnel and thousands of dollars in mission –critical assets and equipment. Detail oriented and experienced in training and delegation with exceptional and articulate communication and organizational skills and proficiency in computer systems and applications. Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive analysis and assessment processes to effect continual improvement with continuity of results. Stand poised and ready to execute requirements as Veteran Claims Examiner for Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veteran Affairs. Dependable Health Care Navigator serving diverse needs of patients through active communication and responsive engagement with healthcare services and policymakers. Skilled at analyzing case files and databases to speed up inquiry response times and guide information through appropriate personnel channels. Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Navigator

Supportive Services for Veteran Families – Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
07.2022 - Current
  • Salary: $19.10 USD Per Hour; Hours/Week: 40; Supervisor: Lakinta Griffin, Telephone: 601-545-3668; OK to Contact: Yes
  • As Health Care Navigator, navigated veterans through the health care system and assisted veterans in finding doctors and making appointments
  • Helped veterans complete health care assessments and gain proper insurance
  • Advise and answered patients’ questions about their health care options
  • Develop and maintain close relationships and liaison with Veteran Service agencies, veteran groups, government agencies, and community services and maintain knowledge of programs and activities in support of veterans
  • Assist veterans with determination of services from local hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes and help navigate required paperwork and records for Community- Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) acceptance of Veteran for care.
  • Maintained confidential health information according to state and federal regulations.
  • Assisted members with social determinants of health and linked to appropriate community resources.

Veteran Resource Specialist

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
09.2012 - 07.2022
  • Supportive Services for Veteran Families – Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources, Hattiesburg, MS, Salary: $25,000 USD Per Year; Hours/Week: 40; Supervisor: Lakinta Griffin, Telephone: 601-545-3668; OK to Contact: Yes
  • As Veteran Resource Specialist, provide outpatient social services linkage in community-based settings of the veteran’s choice
  • Assess and provide collaborative goal setting and service planning, brokering and coordinating supports, follow-up, and other activities necessary to assist with the achievement of permanent housing
  • Communicated and collaborated with key stakeholders in caseload management, policy interpretation, and program eligibility, enabling peers to excel in assigned requirements and expectations.

Census Enumerator

United States Census Bureau
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Salary: $17.50 USD Per Hour; Hours/Week: 20+; Supervisor: Donna Davis, Telephone: 601-467-3726; Ok to Contact: Yes
  • As a Census Enumerator, conducted door-to-door interviews with residents in assigned territory and gathered information from residents about their living arrangements, and economic activity
  • Recorded residents’ responses on paper forms and electronic devices and resolved residents’ issues and concerns related to the census
  • Provided residents with information about the census and developed tracking systems designed to ensure timely satisfaction of mandatory requirements in accordance with standards while integrating safety protocols into all aspects of training.
  • Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
  • Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.

Case Manager/Residential House Manager

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
01.2010 - 09.2012
  • Salary: $11.00 USD per hour; Hours/Week: 40; Supervisor: Shalaunda Brown, Telephone: 601-408-3332; Ok to Contact: Yes
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Education

Master of Healthcare Administration -

Grantham University
07.2015

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

University of Southern Mississippi
05.2010

Skills

  • Comfort with Technology and Databases
  • Verifying Coverage
  • Collection Management
  • Relationship Building & Nurturing
  • Training & Development
  • Case Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Task Delegation
  • Veteran Liaison
  • Data/ Information Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Interviewing Skills

Affiliations

Grace’s Home of Heroes, Board Member - Secretary Veteran Community Partnership, Jackson VA

Mississippi Public Health Association

Certification

Department of Mental Health Case Management Professional Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Class C CDL w/ P Endorsement

Timeline

Health Care Navigator

Supportive Services for Veteran Families – Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
07.2022 - Current

Census Enumerator

United States Census Bureau
07.2020 - 11.2020

Veteran Resource Specialist

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
09.2012 - 07.2022

Case Manager/Residential House Manager

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
01.2010 - 09.2012

Master of Healthcare Administration -

Grantham University

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

University of Southern Mississippi
LETORIA M. EASTERLING