Open To Work
Yuri Bejarano Tellez
Arlington,TX
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired Job Title
Community Health Worker Community Health Worker Diabetes Health PromoterFamily AdvocateCare NavigatorWork Type
Full TimePart TimeConsultingSeasonal WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridLocation: Arlington, TX
Open to relocation: Yes
Salary Range
50000/yr - 80000/yrImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchCareer advancementSummary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificate
1
1
Language
Work History
Community Health Worker
John Peter Smith Health Network
Fort Worth, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Advocated for maternal health patients' best interests when working with insurance companies or other external entities involved in their care process.
- Assisted members with social determinants of health and linked them to appropriate community resources.
- Educated pregnant patients and families on available resources, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Managed maternal health complex cases, ensuring timely access to appropriate resources and services.
- Managed approximately 150 patients.
- Coached patients on self-advocacy.
- Reduced complications for high-risk pregnancies with thorough assessments and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during high-risk pregnancies.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced wait times for patient consultations and follow-ups.
- Mentored colleagues on effective case management techniques, promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for patients through proactive follow-up and continuous communication.
- Identified potential barriers to care implementing tailored solutions to improve outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' best interests when working with insurance companies or other external entities involved in their care process.
- Educated members on gaps in care and assisted with scheduling provider appointments.
Community Health Worker
Baylor Scott and White Quality Alliance
Dallas, TX
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Assists clients in gaining access to needed services and increasing health knowledge and self-sustainment
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Promoted access to healthcare services for underprivileged populations through community outreach efforts.
- Facilitated health screenings with follow-up care to target specific issues.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
- Mediated communication between healthcare providers and clients, facilitating a better understanding of medical information and treatment plans.
- Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services within the community and within the Organization
- Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans
- Builds knowledge of the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, and life experiences of the community served
- Learns and assists in teaching basic concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management
- Administers evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness
- Assists in documenting plans, goals,education, and follow-up promptly, utilizing concurred-upon documentation standards
- Contacted clients by phone, portal, or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
Dietetic Technician Intern
John Peter Smith Health Network
Fort Worth, TX
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for diverse clientele.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere within the dietetic department by fostering open communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Educated patients on appropriate dietary changes to manage medical conditions, leading to improved health indicators.
- Evaluated patients' nutritional status using current scientific literature and methods.
- Educated patients and families on nutrition management.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, documenting results.
- Ensured food safety compliance by conducting regular sanitation audits, significantly reducing potential risks to clients.
Community Health Worker-Remote
Baylor Scott And White Quality Alliance
Temple, TX
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Improved community health by conducting screenings, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Monitored and documented participant's progress toward individualized health goals.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in health promotion activities, leading to improved overall community wellness.
- Trained new Community Health Workers on best practices, contributing to increased team efficiency and effectiveness in serving the community.
Community Health Worker
Anthem-CareMore Clinic
Fort Worth, TX
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitated health screenings with follow-up care to target specific issues.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Managed a provider-assigned panel list with approximately 200 patients.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Mediated communication between healthcare providers and clients, facilitating better understanding of medical information and treatment plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, provided recommendations for safety improvements, and connected clients with resources as needed.
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
- Co-managed the clinic food pantry and delivered meals to clients.
- Coordinated non-emergency medical transportation resources for underserved patients.
Diabetes Health Promoter
North Texas Area Community Health Centers
Arlington, Texas
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided one-on-one counseling sessions for individuals struggling with chronic illnesses (DM2) or other health challenges.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care, resulting in better utilization of available resources.
- Served as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely access to care and promoting continuity of services.
- Managed 400 patients per program duration.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs and anthropometrics, documented in medical charts.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by developing tailored intervention strategies for at-risk patients.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Performed basic laboratory A1c tests
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained the master calendar.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
12-2025
Skills
- Community-based resources
- Referral coordination
- Nutrition counseling
- Resource advocacy
- Behavior change techniques
- Healthcare advocacy
- Community outreach
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certifications:
- Level 1
Dietary Manager
Nutrition Specialist I
- Level 2
Food and Nutrition Coach
- Occupational Skills Award
Healthy Meal Planning
- Texas Department of State Health Services
Certified Community Health worker since 2017
- Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
Diabetes Paraprofessional Level 2
- University of Texas-Arlington
Food and Nutrition Specialist
Timeline
Community Health Worker - John Peter Smith Health Network
04.2025 - Current
Community Health Worker - Baylor Scott and White Quality Alliance
06.2024 - 04.2025
Dietetic Technician Intern - John Peter Smith Health Network
01.2024 - 03.2024
Community Health Worker-Remote - Baylor Scott And White Quality Alliance
07.2021 - 11.2023
Community Health Worker - Anthem-CareMore Clinic
03.2020 - 07.2021
Diabetes Health Promoter - North Texas Area Community Health Centers
07.2017 - 12.2019
Tarrant County College - Associate of Applied Science, Nutrition And Dietetics
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of five to develop a workflow for the Community Health Worker Medication Patient Assistance Program.
- Participated in a pilot program for virtual visits using Microsoft Teams, and created a presentation for Community Health Worker (CHW) Disease Management.
- Served as a preceptor for new CHWs entering the role.
- Used Microsoft Word to create an assessment titled "CHW Card," which includes questions to ask patients during clinic visits.