Roxane Gaedeke, Mph Email & Phone Number

Sacramento County, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

• Oversaw a team of 14 clinical quality outreach specialists strategically deployed to diverse health centers, facilitating the resolution of gaps in patient care.
• Directed the development and execution of the Wellness Ambassador program, aimed at enhancing patient engagement, improving healthcare outcomes, and meeting quality goals.
• Maintained a comprehensive data reporting log and proficiently managed Excel databases to track successes, growth, and challenges of the Wellness… Show more
• Maintained a comprehensive data reporting log and proficiently managed Excel databases to track successes, growth, and challenges of the Wellness Ambassador program, enabling informed decision-making and program.
• Used Cozeva to generate patient lists marked as non-compliant per health insurance carriers and cross-references data using Eagle Dream Health for identification of discrepancies in compliance.
• Trained Wellness Ambassadors, instructing them on how to find evidence of compliance and accurately report documentation to insurance carriers to enhance patient metrics.

Folsom, California, United States

• Acted as the facility's interim site lead, facilitated company-wide program adoptions, ordered all supplies, and effectively oversaw operations of service center.
• Trained and mentored new hires on quality check practices, resulting in a 98% decrease in errors during their first month on the job.
• Provided coaching and mentorship to new and seasoned staff members regarding quality check practices, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction ratings and a 10% decrease in patient… Show more
• Provided coaching and mentorship to new and seasoned staff members regarding quality check practices, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction ratings and a 10% decrease in patient wait times.
• Conducted efficient and precise venipuncture and capillary puncture for geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities when processing, accessioning, preparing, and packaging all collected body fluids, tissues, and fecal material for timely delivery from ancillary lab to the main laboratory.

United States

• Applied proper sterile technique & followed OSHA, CLIA, & CDC standards for blood draws, specimen disposal, and specimen processing.
• Recorded blood pressure and other biometric measurements for insurance packages.
• Professionally communicated with medical staff to clarify or obtain laboratory orders.
• Extensively documented all verbal encounters with outside facilities when discussing patient information.
• Practiced exemplary patient care & communication to maintain… Show more
• Practiced exemplary patient care & communication to maintain professional relationships with patients & staff in associated medical practices.

Folsom, California, United States

• Reported infectious disease cases and enforced isolation requirements in compliance with the California Code of Regulations.
• Conducted a point prevalence study on the hospital's utilization rates of foley catheters to identify practices that increase risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
• Collaborated with the pharmacy department's antimicrobial stewardship team to optimize the testing algorithm for C. difficile.
• Completed the Mercy Hospital of Folsom’s internal… Show more
• Completed the Mercy Hospital of Folsom’s internal validation survey for the California Department of Public Health Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program.
• Evaluated bloodborne pathogen policies at six Dignity Health hospitals in Sacramento, addressing discrepancies, and suggesting revisions compliant with CDC, OSHA, and CDPH guidelines.

UC Davis Emergency Room, Sacramento, CA

• Maintained organized and up-to-date patient charts for an average of 25 patients per shift, accurately documenting thorough medical histories, review of systems, and physical examination findings to ensure efficient.
• Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in a fast-paced environment, successfully navigating multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to detail.
• Developed and maintained broad understanding of… Show more
• Developed and maintained broad understanding of medical terminology, consistently providing accurate chart information for continued patient care and insurance billing purposes.
• Utilized EPIC electronic medical record program.
• Provided accurate chart information for coding & billing.

El Dorado Hills, California, United States

• Provided compassionate personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming assistance to elderly patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease and Post-Polio Syndrome for 2800+ hours.
• Created and implemented a new caregiver charting system that improved communication between caregivers and office staff, preventing gaps in care, and increasing efficiency of caregiver workflow.
• Established and maintained relationships with interdisciplinary medical teams.
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• Awarded Caregiver of the Month in February 2020.
• Worked 12 hour day and night shifts. Show less

O`ahu, Hawai`i

• Assisted two Post-Doctoral researchers with experimental research execution.
• Authored a research article with Dr. Sabrina Koehler.
• Utilized Excel for coding and data analysis.
• Used various reagents and laboratory equipment while performing various microbiological procedures and protocols including DNA & RNA extraction.
• Maintained comprehensive laboratory notebooks.
• Analyzed data and delivered quality assurance.

Hamilton Library's Pacific & Hawaiian Collection

• Documented pacific, Native Hawaiian, and other creole languages under the Pacific Libraries Research Grant
• Translated documents from German to English
• Managed and maintained library databases and inventories
• Catalogued and handled extremely fragile & rare library materials
• Processed, organized, and shelved incoming materials
• Actively listened to and advised patrons in need of assistance

The University Of Hawaii's Student Housing Services

• Served on the Student Staff Selection Committee from January 2017 to May 2017.
• I actively engaged in the recruitment of candidates through one on one interactions and group presentations.
• I assisted in developing and refining search and screen instruments designed to increase scope of data available on each candidate while also eliminating potential for bias in interview process.
• I engaged in both short term and long range planning that included setting major committee… Show more
• I engaged in both short term and long range planning that included setting major committee milestones and completing detail oriented tasks during high volume work periods.
• I assisted in collecting and organizing confidential candidate data and scores. Show less

Queen's Medical Center, Oahu

• Transferred paper charts into an electronic medical record system.
• Maintained confidentiality of patients and strictly adhered to HIPAA laws.

• Assisted patrons with questions or requests.
• Handed out pamphlets and provided extra information about the artwork.
• Filmed and recorded interactive art performances including dance performances.
• Aided with the break-down of old exhibits and the set-up & arrangement of new exhibits.

Oahu, Hawai`i

• Tutored students in elementary school in Math, Science, English Language Arts and History/Social Studies
• Optimized learning by facilitating a stable, quiet learning environment for students
• Increased student performance in school up to 95% and enhanced student’s willingness to learn
• Presented problems in a more assessable way to help students understand
• Increased student's retention of key lesson components

Master'S Degree, Public Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

Minor, German Language And Literature