Tena Ann Burks
St. Marys,GA
Summary
Health Worker with a talent for program management and case management. Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections. Effective communicator and goal-oriented with proficiency in databases and Microsoft Office. Proven history of fostering collaboration to meet team, individual, and management objectives. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with the team-oriented mentality
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Supervisor
Fernandina Beach Rehab Center
04.2008 - Current
- Worked in accordance with the Department of Health (DOH) on the management of patients with HIV/AIDS
- Recruited, hired, and trained program staff.
- Provided daily supervision of program staff utilizing continuous quality improvement procedures.
- Engaged in conducting prevention and screening services along with staff for ongoing program monitoring and evaluation.
- Managed the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports as required by funders.
- Organizing revenues to promote positive outcomes for the organization and patients served
- Maintained highly effective relationships with funders and community partners.
- Provided leadership in the development and design of HIV/AIDS public health service protocols, risk assessment, and behavior modification interventions.
- Planned and conducted staff meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program and milestone updates.
- Effectively recruit adequate staff members to perform the job tasks.
- Created and implemented new recordkeeping processes for data, records, and funder documents.
- Assisted in the development of robust marketing plans to increase awareness of programs.
- Engaged closely with funding contract managers to uncover issues, determine appropriate solutions and offer assistance to decrease HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections and virus Hepatitis transmission.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angel Watch
01.2006 - 06.2010
- Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Provided adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps,z, therapeutic baths, ice packs, and heat treatments
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, and recording intake and output information.
- Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
- Protected the organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
Laboratory Assitant
Florida/Georgia Blood Aliance
01.2005 - 01.2006
- With meticulous precision, processed patient specimens according to priority and diligently documented results.
- Shouldered the crucial responsibility of maintaining comprehensive documentation on all tests performed in the lab.
- Played a vital role in the healthcare system by preparing samples for shipping and disposing of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed tests and experiments, both with and without supervision from senior lab technicians
- Tracked results and recorded data for the duration of experiments
- Compiled data into graphs and reports at the conclusion of experiments to summarize the results
- Prepared equipment prior to experiments and ensuring all necessary supplies are easily accessible
- Cleaned the laboratory, both at the conclusion of an experiment or test and during the process
- Organized and maintained the supplies and equipment in a lab, and ordered replacement stock
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Camden County High School
Kingsland, GA 08.1991 - 06.1995
Community Health Workers Certificate - Community Health Worker Training/CNA
North Florida Institute
Jacksonville, FL 01.2005 - 07.2006
Skills
- Program leadership
- Team management
- Performance monitoring
- Contract development and management
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Organization
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Fernandina Beach Rehab Center
04.2008 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angel Watch
01.2006 - 06.2010
Laboratory Assitant
Florida/Georgia Blood Aliance
01.2005 - 01.2006
Community Health Workers Certificate - Community Health Worker Training/CNA
North Florida Institute
01.2005 - 07.2006
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Camden County High School
08.1991 - 06.1995
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