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Ritaj Algburi

Bettendorf

Summary

Experienced with patient care coordination, ensuring seamless transitions and support. Healthcare professional prepared for role focusing on patient navigation and support. Background includes efficiently managing patient care plans and fostering relationships with medical teams. Known for collaborative efforts and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Key skills include patient advocacy, resource management, and compassionate communication.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Navigator

World Relief
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Consistently maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions for patients through proactive follow-up and continuous communication.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Identified potential barriers to care, implementing tailored solutions to improve outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs, developing individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Maintained confidential health information according to state and federal regulations.

Policy/ Data Management

Genesis Healthcare system
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data
  • Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects
  • Streamlined data processes for faster decision-making and better business insights.
  • Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders
  • Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards
  • Assist with reports and data extraction when needed
  • Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.)
  • Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses
  • Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications

Viral Hepatitis Prevention

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Identify clinical and social service settings where adults at risk for viral hepatitis receive services, and promote integration of viral hepatitis prevention, vaccination and testing programs into those settings
  • Facilitate and coordinate with disease surveillance and data management activities through close work with the viral hepatitis surveillance team
  • Strategic planning for prevention, community collaboration, patient outreach, and policy-related activities for Viral Hepatitis Program
  • Coordinate outreach, education and access to healthcare services for those at highest risk for hepatitis B & C infections
  • Developed a state-wide survey to learn about the HIV prevention in local, state, and national level
  • Participated in root cause analysis investigations, collaborating with team members to identify and resolve issues that led to non-conformances during the final inspection process.

Laboratory Team Lead

Genesis HealthPlex
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Manage patient, and corporate information with compassion and confidentiality
  • Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments
  • Assist with FDA and OSHA audits, coordinate the center for all audits and inspections
  • Accession patient information, doctor information, and testing information accurately and promptly into the NovoPath LIS system
  • Perform procedures and calculations for quality control procedures, including HPLC, GC, instrument calibration, and volumetric titrations
  • Responsible for clinical assays proficiency, policy, and program development.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.

Education

Master’s Degree - Public Health

St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Bachelor of [Art] - Psychology, Biology

St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Associate of Art and Science -

Scott Community College
Davenport, IA

Skills

  • SPSS
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Project
  • Python
  • Data analysis
  • Safety
  • Data collection
  • Data merging
  • Coding
  • Troubleshooting
  • SAP
  • Audit
  • Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Patient confidentiality
  • ETL development
  • Material knowledge
  • Customer focus

Involvement Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered at Friendship Manor in the Activity Residential center, 2018-2019
  • Assistant to the head of the students support services club at Scott community college, 2017-2019

Awards Scholarships

  • International Ambassador of St. Ambrose University
  • Vice President in the International Club at St. Ambrose University
  • Dean’s List, Scott Community College
  • Phi Theta Kappa award scholarship
  • Certified CNA, CPR, HIPAA, CITI (Public Health Researchers), safety coach licensed.

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • OSHA Certified
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Health Care Navigator

World Relief
11.2024 - 02.2025

Viral Hepatitis Prevention

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
05.2023 - 07.2024

Policy/ Data Management

Genesis Healthcare system
11.2022 - 11.2024

Laboratory Team Lead

Genesis HealthPlex
12.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of [Art] - Psychology, Biology

St. Ambrose University

Associate of Art and Science -

Scott Community College

Master’s Degree - Public Health

St. Ambrose University

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