Octavio Jafet Alvarez
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
As a first-generation, low-income Master's nursing student with a Bachelor’s in Public Health, I have dedicated my career to improving community health. At a nonprofit clinic, I delivered preventative care for individuals that were at a high risk for acquiring HIV or Hepatitis C, demonstrating my adaptability and dedication to community wellness. I excel in creating support, having emotional intelligence, great communication skills, and strong teamwork ideals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Educator
Family Health Centers of San Diego
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and counseling to provide accurate health information and enhance patient well-being.
- Guided patients through the healthcare system to access HIV and PrEP services, and disclosed HIV test results, including support for those with preliminary positive results.
- Administered Narcan, performed CPR, and assisted clients with supplies, information on MAT programs, and Hepatitis C testing in emergency situations at the Syringe Exchange program.
- Developed and created engaging outreach materials to boost community participation in health-related events.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
Orange County, CA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2021
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Health Promotion
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider / American Heart Association
May 2024 - May 2026
- HIV Test Counselor / State of California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS
January 2022 - Present
- Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing / Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
February 2022 - Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Public Health Educator
Family Health Centers of San Diego
09.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Francisco State University
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