Health Education Facilitator

Posted on: 2008-01-11

ANTOINETTE CRAIG 1650 Harvard St., NW Apt. 304 • Washington, DC 20009 Phone (253)224-2436 • E-mail [email protected] KEY QUALIFICATIONS •Dedicated, bilingual professional with 5+ years experience in domestic and international public health •Proven flexibility, resourcefulness, and ability to work well with minimal supervision •Excellent oral and written communication skills, in both Spanish and English PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bridgeport Pharmacy Lakewood, WA Pharmacy Technician Intern 7/07-8/07 •Pre-filled insulin syringes; prepared IVs •Compounded creams and suspensions for use on specific nursing home patients •Required attention to detail, and broad knowledge of over 200 most commonly used medications VA Puget Sound Health System Tacoma, WA Pharmacy Technician Intern 6/07-7/07 •Prepared IVs; input and maintained drug database •Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail in filling outpatient prescriptions and inpatient medication orders •Monitored and maintained medication levels in Emergency Room Accudose machine Community Health Care Tacoma, WA Interpreter/Scheduler (Temporary) 7/06-9/06 •Provided interpretation services between staff and patients (Spanish/English) •Facilitated client access to broad range of clinical services •Scheduled appointments and maintained appointment records Peace Corps Nepal & Guatemala Health Education Facilitator (Guatemala City, Guatemala) 1/05-6/06 •Facilitated school health program designed to reduce common illnesses and diseases among school-age children in rural Guatemala •Evaluated program effectiveness encompassing 15 teachers and 500 students •Managed distribution of funds from the U.S. for 3 scholarship recipients Sanitation Coordinator (Kathmandu, Nepal) 9/03-9/04 •Prepared case studies for local NGO on livelihood and illnesses of Nepali villagers •Created social maps for water and sanitation project in community of 300 beneficiaries •Collaborated on HIV/AIDS training for over 30 village women Tacoma Community House Tacoma, WA Adult Literacy Tutor (Work-study) 1/03-5/03 •Facilitated the preparation of students for GED exams in reading, writing, and math •Taught math necessary for college entrance exams and general living skills •Aided and supported under-educated adults in honing their reading and writing skills Tacoma General Hospital Tacoma, WA Unit Secretary (temporary) 6/02-10/02 •Independently handled information requests for doctors and nurses in ICU •Maintained patient charts; filed reports and test results; scheduled lab work •Transcribed doctors orders and managed patient admits Support Partner 12/00-6/02 •Provided safe, clean environment for delivery of patient care in PCU •Transported patients, supplies, and materials as needed •Inventoried and stocked patient care areas when necessary EDUCATION and TRAINING Bachelor of Arts, Biology (Minor: Psychology) 2007 Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA Associate of Applied Technology, Pharmacy Technician (2007) Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood, WA Peace Corps Pre-Service Training, Santa Lucia Milpas Altas, Guatemala (1/05-4/05) Intensive 3-month training consisting of 138 hours Spanish language, 110 hours technical training (health education), and 68 hours cross cultural, safety and security. Peace Corps Pre-Service Training, Butwal, Nepal (9/03-12/03) Community-based training consisting of Nepali language, health and sanitation technical training, cross-cultural and community development. Peace Corps In-service Training, 4-day training comprised of trash management, natural disasters, suitable water systems for schools, strategies for conducting self-esteem workshops, professional letter writing in Spanish, and advanced language training 4/06 SPECIALIZED SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS •Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher •Languages: Fluent Spanish (oral and written); basic Nepali •Certified in American Heart Association CPR & AED for Health Care Providers (2007)