Trisha Smith Email & Phone Number

Sneads Ferry, Nc, Us

Sneads Ferry, Nc

• Developed all programs and materials to provide education to over 250 lactation clinic patients• Assessed mother/baby dyads to develop individualized plans of care for hundreds of breastfeeding women in the outpatient setting• Contracted with various insurance companies

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

• Prepared/distributed educational materials covering topics such as drug abuse, smoking, immunization, HIV, and sexual health• Provided sexual health education for over 500 active-duty Marines and Sailors• Performed research of healthy behavior patterns in the Active-Duty community for Naval Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and MPH practicum paper• Determined community health needs by collecting/analyzing data to plan health education initiatives• Prepared and delivered over 50 public presentations on disease awareness and prevention• Created materials and conducted incoming training for hospital corpsman aboard Camp Lejeune

Southern California

• Worked with other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans while providing skilled nursing care in the home for geriatric adults, children with disabilities and special health care needs• Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes • Successfully carried contracts with San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled, Regional Center of Orange County, Medi-Cal EPSDT, Tricare ECHO, and private duty payers

Laguna Niguel, California, United States

• Developed informational handouts for mothers regarding current lactation management techniques• Developed protocol for electronic claims submittal and HIPAA compliant file storage and medical billing• Conducted quality assurance interviews to ensure patient satisfaction• Facilitated weekly breastfeeding education and support groups• Developed print and content materials to promote business, including web design and layout• Provided outpatient assessment of problems with personalized plans of care to ensure successful breastfeeding journey

Orange County, California, United States

• Mental health assessment and care management• Assisted with navigation of healthcare system, coordinated home based community services, delivered preventive health education to improve quality of life while decreasing healthcare costs for insurers• Experience with in-person and remote/virtual management

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan

• Assessed the needs of active-duty Marines, Sailors, and family members aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan who required health care from local Japanese providers• Developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) and protocols to streamline the program• Provided weekly program briefs for all in-bound personnel and over 100 expectant mothers• Created and disseminated public relations information and advertising to maximize program utilization• Performed quality assurance measures to ensure program information was received by all ages and ranks of service members• Provided infant and child CPR training and education for new and expectant parents

Master Of Public Health (M.P.H.), Community Health Education And Promotion

Applied Compassion Training

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Social Sciences

Lactation Consultant, Lactation Consultant

Practical Nursing