Savannah Smith
Summary
Community Health Worker committed to enhancing wellbeing by addressing social determinants of health. Proficient in conducting health assessments and connecting community members to essential resources. Experienced in outreach, education, and fostering strong relationships with individuals and organizations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Carolina Complete Health
Raleigh, North Carolina
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in outreach activities such as health fairs and community events.
- Conducted home visits to assess the health and social needs of members and their families.
- Maintained knowledge of community resources.
- Developed connections with community organizations.
- Completed health assessments to identify needs and connect members with services.
- Documented member interactions, assessments, and referrals in compliance with organizational standards.
High School Science Teacher
Sampson County Schools
Newton Grove, NC
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Held lab demonstrations to apply chemistry principles and coursework.
- Coordinated with other educators to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
- Planned and created educational presentations and teaching materials.
- Adapted lesson plans according to student needs, interests, and abilities.
- Inspired students by presenting thought-provoking lessons and encouraging opinions and questions.
Community Health Worker
UNC Health Care
Morrisville, NC
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked with patients and their families through the NC INCK program.
- Provided health education and addressed social determinants of health.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and caregivers.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
Student Intern
Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center
Wilmington, North Carolina
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Engaged in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about available resources and support.
- Assisted in organizing and conducting educational programs on sexual violence prevention and awareness.
- Supported crisis intervention services for clients in need of emotional support.
- Collected and analyzed data.
- Protected patient information to uphold trust and privacy standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2021
Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Community-Based Resources
- Public Health Education
- Data collection
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Collaboration
- Communication
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Carolina Complete Health
07.2024 - Current
High School Science Teacher
Sampson County Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
Community Health Worker
UNC Health Care
05.2022 - 08.2023
Student Intern
Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center
07.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Wilmington