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Serene White
P.O. Box 7933  Mobile, AL  (251) 767-4812  swent560@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
• Recent college graduate in Public Health with a solid understanding of the concepts and methods of social and
behavioral sciences relevant to the identification and solution of public health problems
• Over 10 years of experience in healthcare environments handling confidential paperwork, administering medication,
and providing quality patient care
• Strong communicator who interacts respectfully and effectively with individuals across the spectrum of social and
economic backgrounds and cultures
• Skilled in educational dissemination, qualitative research, monitoring and evaluation, and community organizing
Education
Master of Science – Public Health 06/16
Kaplan University, Chicago, IL
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate 12/05
Community College of Southern Nevada, Henderson, NV
Paralegal Certificate 09/88
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Bachelor of Arts – Journalism, Minor in Sociology 05/85
Howard University, Washington, DC
Significant Coursework
Clinical Nursing Concepts and Techniques I & II Foundations in Public Health Microbiology
Practical Skills in Public Health I & II Principles of Epidemiology Sociology
HIV/AIDS Surveillance Course M&E Fundamentals Course Pharmacology
Fostering Change in Health Services Course Environmental Health Psychology
Public Health Leadership and Administration Public Health Biology Nursing Roles I
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Medical Terminology/Dosage Calculations
Work History
Maxim Healthcare, Las Vegas, NV & Mobile, AL/Pensacola FL 01/07-06/15
Certified Nursing Assistant
• Delivered basic care to patients in various facilities including home health, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers,
hospitals and mental health facilities
• Assisted in activities of daily living including serving meals, feeding patients, ambulating, turning, and positioning
patients, and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
• Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting patients, answering patients' call lights and
requests, and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor
• Served and protected the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards, company policies and
procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
• Protected organization's value by keeping patient information confidential
The Fresh Air Fund Summer Camps
Camp Anita Bliss Coler, Fishkill, NY 06/14-08/14
Camp Shane, Ferndale, NY 06/08-08/11
Camp Haydn-Marks, Fishkill, NY 06/07-08/07
Camp Nurse Assistant
• Traveled with children to medical facilities as needed, performed simple first aid duties, gave report to nurses on
camper’s condition, new medications and assistive devices
• Assisted nurses with children’s weight loss camp duties
• Performed Nebulizer treatments, strep throat testing, splinter removal, initial weigh-in of campers, medication
assistance and charting under supervision of RN and LPN
• Communicated with parents regarding any health issue related to their child
• Educated staff regarding health and safety procedures, precautions, reporting and routines needed to ensure the health
and safety of campers
• Assisted in organizing or providing transportation for doctor visits and emergencies
• Saved the camp money by suggesting a switch from one pharmacy to another
Serene White - Page Two
P.O. Box 7933  Mobile, AL  (251) 767-4812  swent560@gmail.com
Danville Services, Las Vegas, NV 02/06-06/08
Direct Support Assistant
• Provided support to mentally challenged adults by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans
including spiritual life supports, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and
supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living
• Responsible for reports and documentation of routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident
reports, outcome data sheets, in a concise, understandable, and legible manner
• Maintained open communication and cooperative work effort with other staff to assure quality and continuity of
support to people served
• Responsible for assisting clients with personal hygiene skills and tasks, including assisting with bathroom
responsibilities, ensuring clients complete shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, shampooing, and dressing
appropriately for the weather and type of activities
• Provided training and assistance to all clients in making healthy dietary choices, and follow any pre-established orders
by medical professionals
Grant Sawyer Middle School, Las Vegas, NV 11/04-11/06
First Aid Safety Assistant
• Assisted students, faculty and staff with emergencies and health related incidents, providing first aid and/or CPR and
contacting parents or guardians and medical personnel as necessary
• Maintained health related records and health cards for 1500 students annually, including the administration of
medication to students according to school procedures
• Assisted with vision, hearing, and dental screening documenting records screening information on health cards
• Prepared and maintained health-related letters, reports, and information on forms as directed
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY
Reading Instructor 09/01-06/02
Substitute Teacher 11/00-06/01
• Met and instructed assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated and implemented the instructional
plans prepared by the teacher
• Maintained a classroom climate that is conducive to learning , enforcing reasonable rules of conduct which
encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that included a positive attitude, positive
and respectful communication, and professional appearance
• Created and maintained a respectful and amicable rapport with students, families, and coworkers
• Provided direct instruction to students identified as eligible for reading services in individual settings, establishing
clear objectives for lessons using formal and informal assessment data obtained from student
• Conducted student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction, or to assist staff
members in learning various assessment techniques
Training & Certifications
Certified Nurse Assistant Registry for Alabama 2009-present
CPR / BLS for Health Practitioners 2007-present
NIH Office of Extramural Research: Protecting Human Research Participants Certificate 04/15
FEMA Emergency Management Institute: IS-200 Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations Certificate 10/12
Membership & Volunteer Experience
Mobile Medical Reserve Corps, Emergency Preparedness Volunteer Spring 2013-present
Bay Area Food Bank Volunteer Spring 2014
Alabama Student Nurses Association, Breckinridge School of Nursing Student Advocate Spring 2014
Alabama Public Health Association Student Member Winter 2013
Springhill Memorial Hospital, Heart Catheter Lab Volunteer Spring 2010
Christ the King Church Volunteer Nurse Summer 2005
National Student Nurses Association, Delegate and Local Chapter President Spring 2005
United Federation of Teachers, Member 2000-2002

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  • 1. Serene White P.O. Box 7933  Mobile, AL  (251) 767-4812  swent560@gmail.com Summary of Qualifications • Recent college graduate in Public Health with a solid understanding of the concepts and methods of social and behavioral sciences relevant to the identification and solution of public health problems • Over 10 years of experience in healthcare environments handling confidential paperwork, administering medication, and providing quality patient care • Strong communicator who interacts respectfully and effectively with individuals across the spectrum of social and economic backgrounds and cultures • Skilled in educational dissemination, qualitative research, monitoring and evaluation, and community organizing Education Master of Science – Public Health 06/16 Kaplan University, Chicago, IL Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate 12/05 Community College of Southern Nevada, Henderson, NV Paralegal Certificate 09/88 Adelphi University, Garden City, NY Bachelor of Arts – Journalism, Minor in Sociology 05/85 Howard University, Washington, DC Significant Coursework Clinical Nursing Concepts and Techniques I & II Foundations in Public Health Microbiology Practical Skills in Public Health I & II Principles of Epidemiology Sociology HIV/AIDS Surveillance Course M&E Fundamentals Course Pharmacology Fostering Change in Health Services Course Environmental Health Psychology Public Health Leadership and Administration Public Health Biology Nursing Roles I Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II Medical Terminology/Dosage Calculations Work History Maxim Healthcare, Las Vegas, NV & Mobile, AL/Pensacola FL 01/07-06/15 Certified Nursing Assistant • Delivered basic care to patients in various facilities including home health, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals and mental health facilities • Assisted in activities of daily living including serving meals, feeding patients, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals • Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting patients, answering patients' call lights and requests, and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor • Served and protected the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards, company policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements • Protected organization's value by keeping patient information confidential The Fresh Air Fund Summer Camps Camp Anita Bliss Coler, Fishkill, NY 06/14-08/14 Camp Shane, Ferndale, NY 06/08-08/11 Camp Haydn-Marks, Fishkill, NY 06/07-08/07 Camp Nurse Assistant • Traveled with children to medical facilities as needed, performed simple first aid duties, gave report to nurses on camper’s condition, new medications and assistive devices • Assisted nurses with children’s weight loss camp duties • Performed Nebulizer treatments, strep throat testing, splinter removal, initial weigh-in of campers, medication assistance and charting under supervision of RN and LPN • Communicated with parents regarding any health issue related to their child • Educated staff regarding health and safety procedures, precautions, reporting and routines needed to ensure the health and safety of campers
  • 2. • Assisted in organizing or providing transportation for doctor visits and emergencies • Saved the camp money by suggesting a switch from one pharmacy to another Serene White - Page Two P.O. Box 7933  Mobile, AL  (251) 767-4812  swent560@gmail.com Danville Services, Las Vegas, NV 02/06-06/08 Direct Support Assistant • Provided support to mentally challenged adults by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans including spiritual life supports, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living • Responsible for reports and documentation of routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, outcome data sheets, in a concise, understandable, and legible manner • Maintained open communication and cooperative work effort with other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served • Responsible for assisting clients with personal hygiene skills and tasks, including assisting with bathroom responsibilities, ensuring clients complete shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, shampooing, and dressing appropriately for the weather and type of activities • Provided training and assistance to all clients in making healthy dietary choices, and follow any pre-established orders by medical professionals Grant Sawyer Middle School, Las Vegas, NV 11/04-11/06 First Aid Safety Assistant • Assisted students, faculty and staff with emergencies and health related incidents, providing first aid and/or CPR and contacting parents or guardians and medical personnel as necessary • Maintained health related records and health cards for 1500 students annually, including the administration of medication to students according to school procedures • Assisted with vision, hearing, and dental screening documenting records screening information on health cards • Prepared and maintained health-related letters, reports, and information on forms as directed New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY Reading Instructor 09/01-06/02 Substitute Teacher 11/00-06/01 • Met and instructed assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated and implemented the instructional plans prepared by the teacher • Maintained a classroom climate that is conducive to learning , enforcing reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that included a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance • Created and maintained a respectful and amicable rapport with students, families, and coworkers • Provided direct instruction to students identified as eligible for reading services in individual settings, establishing clear objectives for lessons using formal and informal assessment data obtained from student • Conducted student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction, or to assist staff members in learning various assessment techniques Training & Certifications Certified Nurse Assistant Registry for Alabama 2009-present CPR / BLS for Health Practitioners 2007-present NIH Office of Extramural Research: Protecting Human Research Participants Certificate 04/15 FEMA Emergency Management Institute: IS-200 Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations Certificate 10/12 Membership & Volunteer Experience Mobile Medical Reserve Corps, Emergency Preparedness Volunteer Spring 2013-present Bay Area Food Bank Volunteer Spring 2014 Alabama Student Nurses Association, Breckinridge School of Nursing Student Advocate Spring 2014 Alabama Public Health Association Student Member Winter 2013 Springhill Memorial Hospital, Heart Catheter Lab Volunteer Spring 2010
  • 3. Christ the King Church Volunteer Nurse Summer 2005 National Student Nurses Association, Delegate and Local Chapter President Spring 2005 United Federation of Teachers, Member 2000-2002