Yewande Olanrewaju
Westland,MI
Summary
Hardworking healthcare professional successful at managing training, gathering paperwork, and assisting with different community-based programs. Good communicator and planner with excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail. Caring community health worker looking to bring several years' experience in the field to a challenging new role. Focused on assisting community members with close support and vital education. Compassionate Community Health Worker known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in health education, patient advocacy, and community outreach with strong abilities in collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability. Excel at communication, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to enhance community health outcomes and support individual patient needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Amedisys (Joint venture with Henry Ford Health)
Detroit
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted home visits to assess the health needs of patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data in a secure electronic database (EPIC).
- Provided case management services including crisis intervention, advocacy, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty.
- Acted as an advocate for patients when interacting with nurses and our health team.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times or stressful situations.
Home Health Aide
Golden Home Care Group
Wayne, MI
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Community Health Technician
Ministry of Health
Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria
05.2005 - 11.2011
- Managed patient health records, including entering data into electronic medical record systems.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and complete blood count.
- Assisted physicians with minor medical procedures and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Instructed patients in the proper use of therapeutic equipment.
- Collected specimens for testing, such as urine or sputum samples.
- Conducted physical examinations and screenings for illnesses and injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms, instruments, and other areas of the clinic or office.
- Answered questions from patients about their condition or treatment plan.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical charts.
- Reviewed patient histories prior to exams or treatments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to infection control practices.
Education
Foundation in behavioral health
MIchigan Community Health Worker Alliance
Troy, MI01-2024
Easy Wins & Lifestyle Strategies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV10-2024
Cancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV08-2024
Certified Community Health
Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance
Troy, MI03-2023
Associate of Science - Medical Emergency Technician
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI12-2019
Associate of Science - Sciences
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI06-2017
Bachelor of Education - Health Education
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago Iwoye, Ogun,Nigeria06-2011
Associate of Science - Community Health Technician
College of Health Technology
Ogun, West Africa, Nigeria12-2003
Skills
- Prevention strategies
- Scientific terminology
- Support networks
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Training seminars
- Resource advocacy and health education
- Motivational interviewing
- Home visiting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Monitor vital signs, record, and report on EPIC
- Schedule management
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Health education
- Public outreach
- Medical assessment Mastery
Refrence
Dawn Black MSN FNP-C ACHPN
Clinical Manager-PCaH Contessa Health-an amedisys Company
1 Ford Place Suite 2C40 Detroit, Mi
dawn.black @contessahealth.com
313-439-7511
reference
Nikki Davis, DNP, FNP-C, GNP- BC, ACHPN
Vice President, Palliative Care Programs
Contessa Health -a division of Amedisys
nikki.davis@contessahealth.com
404-290-7476
Reference
Angel Keyes,MSHA,BSHA,CCHW
CHW Success Coordinator & Community Health Worker (CHW) Instructional Educator
Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance(MICHWA)
akeyes@michwa.org
810-259-7865
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Amedisys (Joint venture with Henry Ford Health)
07.2023 - 10.2024
Home Health Aide
Golden Home Care Group
10.2016 - 07.2021
Community Health Technician
Ministry of Health
05.2005 - 11.2011
Foundation in behavioral health
MIchigan Community Health Worker Alliance
Easy Wins & Lifestyle Strategies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certified Community Health
Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance
Associate of Science - Medical Emergency Technician
Wayne County Community College
Associate of Science - Sciences
Wayne County Community College
Bachelor of Education - Health Education
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Associate of Science - Community Health Technician
College of Health Technology
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