Health Training
Resume:
CARLA B. ODOM
Decatur, Georgia 30034
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SUMMARY
Over 20 years’ experience in healthcare industry. Strong problem solving skills that contributed to
operational efficiencies, which met or exceeded company goals. Graduated recently with a Master in
Public Health. Expertise includes:
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Training/Motivation Customer Relations
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Compliance Team Player
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SISTERLOVE, INCORPORATED, Atlanta, GA 2013-Present
Health Educator and Prevention Intern
Promote, maintain, and improve individual community health by assisting individuals and
communities to adopt healthy living behaviors.
• Collected and analyzed data to identify needs of the community.
• Research for articles and presentations using databases, such as Galileo and PubMed, to
locate articles and materials.
• Prepared and distributed health education materials.
• Documented activities, recorded information and maintained databases to facilitate the
functioning of the organization.
UNITED HOMECARE/UHS, Norcross, GA 2011 – 2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Collected patient’s health information and vital signs. Exhibit proficiency in blood collection from
patient by venipuncture and capillary techniques. Served as the primary source of communication
between patients, registered nurses and physicians. Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated
care for clients as ordered by their physicians.
• Educated patient and family on CHF, Diabetes, COPD, and Asthma, HIV/AIDS and
Depression signs, symptoms and prevention treatment.
• Instructed patient and family on side effects and use of medications.
• Input patient data into computer, teaching, and changes in condition.
• Prepared information on diets associated with Coumadin use, Gout, Diabetes, Hypertension
and food list for patient/family.
EMORY HEALTHCARE, Atlanta, GA 2005-2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided beside care to Alzheimer/Dementia patients. Performed tests and analyses. Responsible for
maintaining and operating medical equipment. Exhibit proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture
and capillary techniques from patients. Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for clients
as ordered by their physicians. Monitored and administered medications to patients who received
Methadone.
• Communicated patient test results to physicians on a daily basis and as needed.
• Conducted performance appraisals for 25 employees, and corrective action.
• Managed 44 bed units of Rehab, and Alzheimer/Dementia patients.
• Completed nursing assessments, prepared behavioral notes and monitored vital signs of
patients in Alzheimer Research Study.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health, Argosy University, Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2013
Bachelors, Health Science, State University of New York, Brockport, NY, 2003
LPN, Rochester School of Practical Nursing, Rochester, NY, 1992
CERTIFICATION
HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling, Southeast Training and Education Center, 2013
Couples HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling, Rollins School of Public Health, 2013
Training in Grant Writing and Development, Emory Public Health Training Center, Atlanta, GA, 2012
AIDS 101, Training from AID Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 2010
Mental Health and HIV/AIDS, Training from American Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA, 2013
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