Tyeisha Bennett
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Results-driven Public Health Professional devoted to increasing good health in different populations with well-trained staff and fresh designs for materials. Accomplished in working with different government agencies and private organizations to affect real change. Talent for enhancing the promotion of health and prevention of disease through public presentation and training workshops that target both community support workers and the community. Adept at leading groups and working with individuals to address different concerns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
The Bridge Group
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR TEAM LEAD
Loyal Source Governmental Services
Queens, NY
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Assist in planning and implementing a program for preventing the importation of communicable diseases from abroad and the spread of these diseases domestically
- Performs various functions and services, such as epidemiologic casework, promotional, and associated support activities
- Applies a basic knowledge of the disease control program as it operates in the assigned Quarantine Station
- Designate passengers needing transportation to a local hospital for further evaluation and diagnosis due to being suspected of being infected with an infectious disease (E.G COVID-19, Botulism, Malaria)
- Responsible for following up with the hospital/ NYC and NYS DOH for a final diagnosis
- Responsible for generating electronic and written records related to the public health risk assessment during the entry screening process
- Board aircrafts with Customs and Border Protection Officers (the customs officer being there to ensure compliance from passengers and crew) to conduct passenger assessment
- Display technical and interpersonal competence in independently meeting and partnering with other Quarantine Station health personnel on matters which transcend individual cases
- Develop and expand contacts as the situation requires, and initiate contact with health workers who may not have been previously involved with the disease control effort
- Enhanced public health initiatives by developing and improving materials
- Trained 6 staff members at key national partner organizations.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
New York Psychiatric Institute
New York, NY
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Reviewed literature to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research
- Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarizing research results
- Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data
- Applied theories and methods from life science disciplines to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results
- Ordered supplies, stocked work areas, and prepared materials for research purposes
- Advanced research by organizing data, generating spreadsheets, and drafting reports
- Identified relevant questions and determined best methods of collection
- Performed in-depth research to answer complex questions
- Supported data processing operations and provided survey research assistance
- Assisted in research and development of new equipment, products and processes.
COVID-19 CONTACT TRACER, Staffing Source Inc
New York, NY
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Effectively conduct and complete “Cold Calls"
- Adapt quickly to new software, technology changes and changing protocols
- Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and managers while successfully working remotely/virtually 100% of the time
- Strong communication and listening skills, persuading contacts (who are sometimes antagonistic or reluctant) to quarantine, and building rapport, while showing compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail and ability to organize a plethora of information from numerous platforms and virtual meetings so as to execute tasks efficiently and with accuracy
- Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining
- Followed set protocol for contacting assigned newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented contact attempts and timeframes
- Explained importance of contact tracing to prevent disease transmission and keep communities healthy
- Furnished case patients with contact information outlined in Westchester County protocol for local health department to support contact tracing.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Manhattan Staten Island AHEC
New York, NY
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Ensuring projects adhere to the Opioid Prevention frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
- Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
- Ensure New York State stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution
- Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members
- Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures
- Attending and participating in stakeholder meetings with New York State
- Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
- Determining project changes with the NARCAN Training's
- Providing administrative support as needed with other Programs
- Undertaking project tasks as required
- Developing project strategies for the Opioid Prevention Education Program
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans
- Oversaw adherence to project timelines and budget constraints
- Prepared presentations for customers and staff members detailing project scope, progress, and results.
Education
Master of Science - Epidemiology and Biostatics
Monroe College
04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Monroe College
04.2017
Skills
- Materials preparation
- Expertise in COVID-19, Botulism, Malaria
- Resource advocacy
- Support networks
- Data gathering and analysis
- Training seminars
- Testing protocols
- Customer service
- Team building
- Data management
- Leadership
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Troubleshooting
- Training & Development
- Organization
Timeline
Case Manager
The Bridge Group
08.2022 - Current
COVID-19 CONTACT TRACER, Staffing Source Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR TEAM LEAD
Loyal Source Governmental Services
06.2020 - 08.2022
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
New York Psychiatric Institute
12.2019 - 06.2022
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Manhattan Staten Island AHEC
01.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Epidemiology and Biostatics
Monroe College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Monroe College
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