Pryscylla Aponte
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Skilled Community Health Worker with background in providing health education and resources to diverse communities. Experience includes performing outreach activities, managing caseloads, and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care. Strengths lie in communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge of public health issues. Previous work showcases ability to make significant impact on community health through advocacy, education, and direct service delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Lake County Health Department Community Health Center
Waukegan, Illinois
07.2025 - Current
- Assist with patient referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Provide health education to clients about nutrition, physical activity and disease prevention.
- Offer emotional support during difficult times or stressful situations.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments or other necessary services.
Drug Manufacturing Technician
AbbVie
North Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and resolve technical issues.
- Operated and maintained drug manufacturing equipment to ensure consistent production quality.
- Monitored and adjusted manufacturing processes to comply with industry standards and regulations.
Medical Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Libertyville, IL
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Triaged and processed messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.
- Administered injections as defined and directed by the provider.
- Maintained all logs and required checks, including refrigerator temperatures and medication inventories.
Security Officer
Titan America
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted visitors, customers, vendors, and store personnel in a professional manner, enhancing overall service experience.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to ensure client safety and security.
- Compiled detailed reports and maintained accurate records of all security activities and actions.
General Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
Waukegan , IL
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Oversaw daily operations, optimizing staffing, inventory management, and financial performance.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance customer service quality and motivation.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, ensuring timely issue resolution.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Record keeping
Education and Training
other
Certification
- Medical Billing & Admin
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Lake County Health Department Community Health Center
07.2025 - Current
Drug Manufacturing Technician
AbbVie
06.2024 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health Care
03.2023 - 05.2024
Security Officer
Titan America
01.2019 - 11.2021
General Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
03.2015 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science
College of Lake County