Reforming healthcare
Macie Swensen
Provo,UT
Summary
Motivated public health student well-versed in current public health concerns and needs of different demographic groups. Well-versed in health promotion principals and health analysis and assessment, as well as gathering data and doing research. Experience in residential treatment and public health research. Skilled in training employees, building job satisfaction, and solving problems by tapping into personal experience and collaboration strengths. Consistently recognized for hard work and dedication, attention to detail, and goal achievement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Shift Lead, Coach
Heritage Community: Spark Academy, Spark Homestead
Provo, UT
05.2023 - Current
- Counseled weekly with therapist and other residential leaders to determine each kids’ treatment needs and therapeutic progression
- Coached kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their day-to-day activities
- Charted medical notes, takes vitals signs, and reports patients’ behaviors and incidents.
- Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and set goals for continued improvement
Research Assistant
BYU College of Life Sciences, Dr. Sloan-Aagard
Provo, UT
10.2022 - Current
- Created survey to gather data on COVID-19 vaccination trust
- Researching correlation between comorbidities and timely COVID-19 vaccination rates
- Researching how living in food dessert influences motor vehicle crashes on Navajo Reservation.
- Secured grant funding by crafting persuasive proposals highlighting the significance of proposed research projects
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
In-field Mentor for New Missionaries
Missionary Training Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Provo, UT
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Trained and consulted over one hundred missionaries during 30–60-minute Zoom sessions, helping them to become more effective and efficient.
- Promoted a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches
- Continually assessed own mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers and mentees to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health:Health Promotion
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 09.2019 - Current
Skills
Performance Improvement
undefinedWebsites
Certification
CPR
Affiliations
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Computer Languages
R code
Minor
Sociology
Awards
Recipient of CURA grant for research
Volunteer Experience
Full-time missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT from Dec 2020-May 2022
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of three staff members.
- Collaborated with team of six in the development of a new academy for treatment in our company, Spark Homestead.
- Wrote grant application leading to $2,000 award.
Interests
Improving health outcomes for underserved populations
Researching the impact of health determinants
Hobbies
- Running long-distance races
- Rock climbing, hiking, climbing
- Visiting National Parks and new cities
- Playing keyboard/synth in a rock band
Timeline
Shift Lead, Coach
Heritage Community: Spark Academy, Spark Homestead
05.2023 - Current
In-field Mentor for New Missionaries
Missionary Training Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
05.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
BYU College of Life Sciences, Dr. Sloan-Aagard
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health:Health Promotion
Brigham Young University
09.2019 - Current
CPR
AED
First Aid
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