Stephanie Loveless
Helena,AR
Summary
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Director
UAMS East Regional Campus
Helena, AR
06.2024 - Current
- Directed operational strategies to enhance patient care and community outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to establish effective protocols for patient services and engagement.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to strengthen community health initiatives and collaborative efforts.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Maximized grant funding opportunities by researching potential sources diligently and submitting well-crafted proposals, securing crucial financial support for center programs.
Clinical Health Coach
UAMS Family Medical Clinic
01.2018 - Current
- Developed personalized wellness plans to enhance patient health and lifestyle choices.
- Facilitated educational workshops on nutrition, exercise, and stress management techniques.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions to improve clients' motivation and accountability.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote sustainable lifestyle changes among clients.
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
Director of Outreach + Health Educator
UAMS East
01.2001 - Current
- Implemented quality improvement programs that enhanced patient care standards and outcomes.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach and service delivery capabilities.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the development of new programming and projects.
- Developed and implemented educational programs addressing chronic disease management.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance community awareness of health resources.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to connect underserved populations with healthcare services.
- Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
Program Coordinator + Health Educator
Delta Area Health Education Center
Lake Village and West Memphis, AR
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Direct and supervise five staff members working under the title of outreach staff. Three of those staff are off site at our two other centers located in Lake Village and West Memphis, AR.
- Coordinated community health programs to enhance public awareness and participation.
- Developed educational materials tailored to diverse audience needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with local healthcare providers to strengthen partnerships and outreach efforts.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Education
Masters - Public Health
Tulane
New Orleans, LA01-2002
Bachelors - Health Education
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR01-1994
Skills
- Program promotion
- Team building
- Facility management
- Program management
- Partnership building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
Certification
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Instructor
- American Heart Association, Heartsaver First Aid AED Instructor
- Lean Leader Certified, 2015
- Arkansas Society for Public Health Members, 1999-present
- Phillips County Rotary Member
Invited Presentations & Publications
- “Students Overcoming Peer Pressure”. 08/97, National AHEC Conference, San Antonio, TX.
- “Health Career Pipeline”. 08/00, National AHEC Conference, Lewisville, KY.
- “Komen’s Commandos-Fighting Breast Cancer through Education”. 06/03, National Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Conference, Washington, D.C.
- Hallgreen, E. Yeary KHK, DelNero P, Johnson Wells B, Purvis RS, Moore R, Loveless, S, Shealy K, McElfish PA. Barriers, Facilitators, and Priority Needs Related to Cancer Prevention, Control, and Research in Rural, Persistent Poverty Areas. Submitted to: Cancer Causes & Control
Activities and Honors
- Selected as one of five faculty members to visit and consult with Moldova in 2004 for a partnership with UAMS for a TB Control Project.
- Assisted in preparing the Delta AHEC Federal Grant for HRSA from 1994-2006.
- Served as a member and past president of Phillips County Junior Auxiliary, 2000-2003.
- Served as principal investigator for many grants including: Homeland Security Community Bioterrorism Grant-2004, Arkansas Department of Health Heart Disease and Stroke-2007, Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission-2008, Blue and You Foundation HELP (HIV/AIDS Education and Learning Prevention)- 2010, Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention Growing Healthy Communities-2010, AHEC Point of Service Maintenance and Enhancement, 2019, Delta Health Care Services Grant, UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovations-South Central Telehealth Resource Center, 2020, Delta Health Care Services Grant Program-Good Food Rx, 2021, Giving Tree, Arkansas Community Foundation 2021-2022-Good Food Rx.
- Serving currently as president of the DeSoto School Board-2019-2026.
- Awarded UAMS Employment Engagement Top 5% Scorers, 2022.
- Awarded the Virgie Gant Phillips Community Service Award, 2021.
- Awarded the Rotarian of the Year Award, 2024.
Timeline
Center Director
UAMS East Regional Campus
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Health Coach
UAMS Family Medical Clinic
01.2018 - Current
Director of Outreach + Health Educator
UAMS East
01.2001 - Current
Program Coordinator + Health Educator
Delta Area Health Education Center
01.1994 - 01.2001
Bachelors - Health Education
University of Arkansas
Masters - Public Health
Tulane