Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
IMPACT Training
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Renise Boyd

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Community Health Worker with a proven track record at IU Health Methodist, adept at connecting families with vital social services and improving community health outcomes. Skilled in motivational interviewing and effective communication, I excel in creating trust within diverse populations and enhancing patient advocacy. Achieved significant community engagement through organizing health fairs, showcasing exceptional organizational and public outreach abilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Community Health Worker

IU Health Methodist
07.2024 - Current
  • Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
  • Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
  • Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.
  • Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
  • Increased awareness of available resources by organizing and participating in community health fairs and events.
  • Provided ongoing support for clients managing chronic conditions, contributing to better self-management and reduced complications.
  • Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.

CNA

Sunrise Assisted Living
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN
06-2012

Skills

  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Community-based resources
  • Team assignments
  • Public outreach
  • Encounter documentation
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multitasking
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication
  • CPR Certified
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Adaptability
  • Networking skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Team building
  • Professionalism
  • Community engagement
  • Time management abilities

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • effective listening skills
  • identifying patient needs
  • helping patient meet short and long term goals
  • Road maps
  • meet the person interview
  • learning ways to support patient, where they are struggling at
  • time managements
  • safety doing home visits

IMPACT Training

  • very informative
  • trained us how to identify the patients problems without being forceful
  • taught us how to be more patient
  • how to engage with different ages to help them solve challenges their facing
  • Building a rode map
  • making realistic goals with patients
  • advocating for patients
  • Do it now and executing with a plan
  • reminding patients of appointments
  • comfort patients
  • supporting patients in tough times
  • finding out what patient likes and dislikes
  • allowing seven seconds before, speaking
  • building relationships with patients

Timeline

Community Health Worker

IU Health Methodist
07.2024 - Current

CNA

Sunrise Assisted Living
06.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Ben Davis High School

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