TRINA BENJAMIN
Washington,DC
Summary
Certified Health Educator Specialist with 3 years of experience in developing, presenting and managing health promotion programs across diverse communities. Driven to ensure that priority populations have the tools necessary to improve health outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Educator
BodyTech Fitness
Sierra Leone, West Africa
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Assessed, planned, and implemented health education programs to assist the needs of priority populations
- Conducted interviews and consultations with members and staff negotiating scope of work.
- Utilized evidence based strategies to create initiatives.
- Coordinated logistics, by training staff involved in the execution of planned program.
- Applied principles of diversity and cultural competencies in design.
- Adapted methods according to
- Delivered health promotion program in timely manner.
- Adapted methods according to needs to ensure sustainability.
- Increased participants knowledge and understanding of disease prevention and health promotion behaviors by 30% during the first 6 months of execution.
- Managed, documented, and evaluated effectiveness.
- Update and revised goals as needed.
Unit Secretary
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington , DC
09.2000 - 09.2017
- Accountable for the provision of clerical services on a 30-bed cardiology step-down unit which included direct and indirect communication, and coordination of information and resources in a safe and efficient environment.
- Executed clerical and information system functions which supported the standards of Medstar Health Organization.
- Coordinated and maintained reports, records, and health information in accordance with company policy and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- Accurately transcribed medical orders in an electronic charting system for 5+ providers.
- Educated nursing directors/ and or clinical managers of unit status regarding clerical function, system maintenance and workflow.
- Served as a committee member and advisor in creating strategies in in improving patient's and customer satisfactory scores.
- Delivered strategies that improved customer satisfactory scores by 10% in a calendar year.
- Engaged in in-service trainings to improve knowledge, professional skills, and best practices.
Registered Medical Assistant
Drs. Corley & Cartmell, PC
Arlington, VA
08.1997 - 06.1998
- Provided excellent clinical and administrative support for 3 primary care providers including but not limited to taking vital signs, collecting health histories, preparing examination rooms, and documenting health information for 25+ patients daily.
- Assessed and measured vital signs including blood pressures, height, weight, pulse, and body mass index and reported abnormal findings to providers.
- Educated patients on procedures and physicians instructions
- Contributed to the development and efficiency of patient check-ins by reducing wait times 10% and increasing patient satisfaction 20%.
- Developed and streamlined processes for collecting and preparing laboratory specimens which increased prompt turnaround time for lab results.
- Coached and supported patients during office procedures.
- Administered a wide range of preventative care measures including immunizations.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of provider.
- Maintained and ordered inventory supplies for clinical and reception area thereby reducing waste and cost by 10%.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD08-2017
Medical Assisting
Sanz School
Washington, DC06-1998
Skills
- Communication
- Project Planning
- Advocacy
- Program Development
- Research and Evaluation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Epic
- Health Resources
- Motivational Interviewing
- Customer Service
- Assessment
- Leadership & Management
- Implementation
- Behavior Change
- Ethics & Professionalism
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Langdon Elementary School
- Volunteer, Meridian Hill Baptist Church
Certification
- Certified Health Educator Specialist
- Registered Medical Assistant
- CPR
Timeline
Health and Wellness Educator
BodyTech Fitness
06.2019 - 08.2022
Unit Secretary
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
09.2000 - 09.2017
Registered Medical Assistant
Drs. Corley & Cartmell, PC
08.1997 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Medical Assisting
Sanz School
- Certified Health Educator Specialist
- Registered Medical Assistant
- CPR
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