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Yaneli Cruz

Fresno,CA

Summary

Dedicated Community Health Professional committed to enhancing community health and educational awareness. Proven expertise in community education and analytical problem-solving, with a track record of developing impactful health educational materials that elevate community standards. Strong advocate for vulnerable populations, focused on advancing health equity initiatives through effective data systems.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Rights Advocate

The SmithWaters Group
Fresno/Madera, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Served as an advocate for the patient's rights while respecting personal choices related to care decisions.
  • Maintained compliance with organizational protocols while advocating for patient rights throughout their time in the facility.
  • Investigated complaints, represented patients in hearings, and provided written and verbal education on their rights.

Community Health Worker

Reading And Beyond
Fresno, CA
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Strengthened relationships with local organizations, fostering partnerships to address pressing community health issues through outreach initiatives and community engagements.
  • Developed educational materials focused on health awareness programs by leading group presentations on various health topics, equipping participants with valuable knowledge and reources for healthier living.
  • Enhanced community health by conducting assessments to identify needs and formulating intervention plans, utilizing data systems like RedCap and others.

Tutor

Education And Leadership Foundation
Fresno, CA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.

Program Assistant Intern

Central California Asthma Collaborative
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to establish goals, objectives, timelines, and deliverables for new programs or initiatives.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Supported the success of various projects by effectively managing schedules, budgets, and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Healthcare Administration)

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2022

Certificate - Healthcare Interpreter

Reedley College
Reedley, CA
05.2014

Associate of Science - Small Business Management

Reedley College
Reedley, CA
12.2013

Skills

  • Effective Work Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • MS Office
  • Development of Materials
  • Assignment management
  • Community Education
  • Engaged Listening Skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Patient rights awareness
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Mediation
  • Attention to detail
  • Data management

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Rights Advocate

The SmithWaters Group
04.2024 - Current

Community Health Worker

Reading And Beyond
07.2022 - 03.2024

Tutor

Education And Leadership Foundation
02.2022 - 05.2022

Program Assistant Intern

Central California Asthma Collaborative
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Healthcare Administration)

California State University - Fresno

Certificate - Healthcare Interpreter

Reedley College

Associate of Science - Small Business Management

Reedley College