Payton Abney
Charlotte
Summary
Highly motivated worker with extensive customer service and STEM field knowledge. Outgoing health care professional with laboratory and patient care experience. Maintains a positive attitude and is eager to learn more to further their career. Possesses computer literacy and critical thinking skills, making them a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Intern
The Courage Center
06.2024 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Learned motivational interviewing techniques into counseling sessions to empower clients towards positive behavioral changes..
- Participated in regular case conferences, presenting community updates and collaborating on treatment plan adjustments.
- Engaged members of public in available resources through friendly and knowledgeable support.
- Assisted with planning and implementation of special events.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on public health concerns in surroundinng rural communities.
Community Health WorkerSummer 2024 Cohort
SC State University
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Contributed to program evaluation efforts by collecting data on client demographics, service utilization, and satisfaction levels.
- Improved community health awareness by conducting educational workshops and presentations.
- Participated in community coalition meetings to discuss shared goals and strategies for improving population health outcomes.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures through the distribution of educational materials and participation in public awareness campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.2026
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Applications
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Limited Working Spanish
Awards
- Health care provider Basic Life Support Certification
- NAF Track Certification
- Vice President Health Profession Society
- D.O.L.L.S Organization
- B.S. in Biology, Double minor in Chemistry and Bioinformatics
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Professional Development Training Services LLC - 2023-Present
- Certified Community Health Worker, Summer 2024 Cohort
Timeline
Intern
The Courage Center
06.2024 - Current
Community Health WorkerSummer 2024 Cohort
SC State University
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
South Carolina State University
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