Vanessa Misurale
Stratford,United States
Summary
A public health professional with experience in public health education and community outreach working directly with diverse communities. Skilled at interacting with members of the public and within public health teams. Possesses knowledge in health promotion and wellness through support and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
New Haven Health Department
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Assisted in community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Engaged in professional telephone communication with patients about vaccine information and administration.
- Assisted patients with scheduling their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
- Created and distributed educational based flyers throughout New Haven to promote health education and awareness.
- Participated in pop-up clinics to help patients in receiving their vaccinations.
- Worked in a team environment alongside nurses, doctors, and other public health workers to assure a professional, safe environment for patients.
Trauma Registrar
Norwalk Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Collect, abstract, code, maintain and report information about trauma patients.
- Code and abstract medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
- Secure confidential patient information to enter their data into a trauma registry.
- Catalogize patient data in clinical databases and registries according to regulatory practices.
- Acquired the necessary medical terminology appropriate for each patient.
- Uphold HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Community Health Worker
Stratford Health Department
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic, and communication skills.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Managed CTEDSS with the communicable diseases in the town and filed them in their corresponding folder to keep track of Stratford's reportable diseases.
- Coordinated and led community events throughout Stratford to connect with community members and promote what the health department can provide for the community.
- Assisted in the health department's clinics to get children up to date with their physicals and vaccinations as well as Flu/COVID vaccinations for community members.
- Conducted lead inspections in homes that had a child with an elevated blood lead level.
- Managed MAVEN to send out letters to families with a child with an elevated blood lead level.
- Conducted outreach within the community to advertise our upcoming events and clinics to local businesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health And Healthcare Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2021
Skills
- Public Outreach
- Community Health Improvement
- Health Education
- Immunization Promotion
- Community Outreach
- Effective Communication
- Patient Chart Abstraction
- Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Computer Systems
- CTEDSS
- MAVEN
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Stratford Health Department
04.2024 - 05.2025
Trauma Registrar
Norwalk Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2024
Community Health Worker
New Haven Health Department
04.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health And Healthcare Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
Certificates and Programs
Environmental Health Training Program:
A workforce development program that is co-sponsored by Southern Connecticut State University and the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health.
This course consists of three programs:
Food Protection
Sewage Disposal
General Topics (lead, asbestos, etc.)
January 2024-May 2024
Lead Inspector and Lead Risk Assessor Certified
November 2024
CPR/First Aid Certified
April 2025
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