SILVIA MECHKANSKI
Oviedo,USA
Summary
Dynamic Health Investigator with extensive experience at Westchester County Department of Health, excelling in communicable disease management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance care coordination and implement CDC treatment protocols. Bilingual in Spanish and English, skilled in strategic planning and quality assurance, fostering strong relationships with medical providers and community organizations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Investigator
Westchester County Department of Health
07.2020 - 11.2024
- Conduct communicable disease investigations in various hospitals.
- Gather testing and treatment history for patients with sexually transmitted infections (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Interview patients in English or Spanish to assess needs and gather treatment history.
- Evaluate adequate treatment for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and HIV.
- Determine proper diagnosis and staging for Syphilis.
- Determine proper treatment for Syphilis diagnosis.
- Reinforce CDC treatment protocols.
- Interpret laboratory results for communicable diseases.
- Provide treatment guidelines to medical professionals.
- Contact medical facilities to assess timely/adequate patient care.
- Report investigations to NYS department of Health.
- Review partner services with patients, partners, and medical staff.
- Provide patient education regarding sexually transmitted infections and COVID-19.
- Conduct Covid-19 contact tracing investigations.
- Complete covid-19 interviews with high exposure patients.
- Knowledge of Covid-19 current policies and procedures.
- Report to NYS new covid-19 infections in county.
- Send quarantine notices to exposed cases.
- Advise county residents of covid-19 exposure.
- Provide health education to patients with covid-19 and STI/HIV.
- Educate providers/patients on expedited partner therapy and prep.
- Investigate STI infections (HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis).
- Conduct partner notification for STI/HIV.
- Coordinate care for patients at county clinics when needed.
- Establish relationships with medical providers to facilitate investigations.
- Build relationships with nonprofit organizations for patient referral.
- Use the NYS Health commerce system: CDESS ECLRS, NYEHMS, M&M, Healthe connections for investigations.
- Conduct field visits to medical facilities and patient's residence.
- Analyze and update data of STI/HIV and covid-19 infections.
Care Coordinator
NADAP Care Coordination
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted patient interviews to complete assessments and develop tailored care plans.
- Facilitated access to medical and mental healthcare based on individual needs.
- Trained staff on documentation, billing processes, field visits, and medical terminology.
- Mentored new staff on HIPAA regulations, DOH consents, and client engagement strategies.
- Developed a mentoring program to enhance workflow for incoming staff.
- Reviewed case documentation for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Generated weekly productivity reports to evaluate performance metrics.
- Coordinated comprehensive medical and mental health services for patients.
Case Manager
Women In Need
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted client interviews to formulate tailored care plans based on individual needs.
- Assessed needs of domestic violence victims to provide appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated mental and medical referrals based on specific client requirements.
- Coordinated Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and housing vouchers including NYCHA and Section 8.
- Documented meeting notes and reports for each client interaction.
- Managed medical information, scheduled appointments, and ensured follow-up care.
- Cultivated community relationships and advocated for clients' best interests.
- Participated in staff meetings to strategize case management and client activities.
Patient Coordinator/Survivor Navigator
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Perform Psychosocial Assessment of patients once a week and follow up as needed.
- Make referrals to meet sociocultural, financial, educational, vocational and psychological needs of patients.
- Conduct focus groups with pediatric Cancer Survivors and their families.
- Direct and coordinate internships, workshops, seminars, and scholarships.
- Build and develop strong relationships with community.
- Attend conferences of Pediatric Cancer late effects.
- Write and present reports for consortium meetings.
- Attend meetings and present weekly updates of patients.
- Write poster abstract for conference and publication.
Education
Applied Strategic Leadership - In The Healthcare Industry
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2018
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology; Minor in Anthropology
Baruch College of the City University of New York
New York, NY01.2008
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Communicable disease data management
- Partner services for Sexually transmitted Infections (STI)
- Treatment protocols for STI and HIV
- Quality Assurance
- Performance metrics
- Strategic planning
- Microsoft word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Powerpoint
- Databases
- Search Engines
- ACA Integration and health care
- Legal and Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Administration
- Health Care Policies and Trends
- Human Resource Management
- Healthcare Quality and Organizational Performance
Timeline
Health Investigator
Westchester County Department of Health
07.2020 - 11.2024
Care Coordinator
NADAP Care Coordination
10.2016 - 01.2019
Case Manager
Women In Need
01.2015 - 01.2016
Patient Coordinator/Survivor Navigator
Columbia University Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2013
Applied Strategic Leadership - In The Healthcare Industry
Colorado State University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology; Minor in Anthropology
Baruch College of the City University of New York
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Colorado State University
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