I am a certified nurse assistance (CNA) and have an A.A in Natural Sciences from LAVC. Currently, I'm double majoring in Sociology and FLHD with an emphasis in Family Services and a minor in psychology.
Educational Career
I currently work at the Cedar City community clinic as the clinical office manager. I work with two FNPs, a PA, A PsyD, DMD, and other clinical staff. After graduation, I plan to apply for the MSW program through the University of Utah. My career goal is to b a medial/family social worker.
Career Goals
Introduction/Bio
I have two wonderful girls ages 4 and 8. We have two cats named Buck and Duke. We moved to Cedar City in 2012 from California and do not plan to leave anytime soon. We love having all the seasons, especially the snow.
Family Life
Reflection
During our last session meeting on May 6th, we had the opportunity to present our project within the leadership academy to receive feedback. During the AUCH conference, we presented twice, once in front of all members in the conference and once with the board of judges. Out of the 4 other groups, my group was awarded the $10,000 grant in order to put our project idea to work.
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This was a great learning experience that helped enhance my leadership skills but also learn better ways to help our patients.
PROJECTS DETAILS
Throughout the monthly meetings, as a group we came up with the idea of creating training videos that can help with training for staff to promote a patient-centered medical home. This allows for better training for staff and higher retention rates. Working within groups allowed each individual to show their leadership roles. Writing an executive letter and grant proposal also gave me an experience that will benefit my role as the medial office manager.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
& DESCRIPTION
Innovative Project - Grant Proposal Guideline
Intermountain Healthcare and AUCH sponsored the Leadership Academy’s Innovative Project assignment. Intermountain Healthcare is contributing $10,000, which will be available to fund successful Innovative Project Proposals.
The Leadership Academy assignment is for participants to create a collaborative innovation proposal that will address a priority need within the organizations submitting the proposal. The proposal must represent a collaborative effort from at least two organizations. Grant proposals must include an executive letter and the proposal itself.
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Beginning January 2016, participants will attend monthly meetings followed by the presentation in the AUCH conference and privately to board of judges.
Apr 15
Fourth session
Second session
Feb 19
Jan 22
First session
Third session
Mar 18
Innovative Project
Newsletter
Name: Melissa Rivera
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Major: Sociology & FLHD with an emphasis on Family Services & Minor in Psychology
Engagement Track: Leadership
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Title of Project: Innovative Project
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Description of Project:
The Leadership Academy assignment is for participants to create a collaborative innovation proposal that will address a priority need within the organizations submitting the proposal. The proposal must represent a collaborative effort from at least two organizations. Grant proposals must include an executive letter and the proposal itself.
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Inspiration:
I currently work at the Cedar City Community Clinic as the office manager. I have staff to train all the time. Serving our community and patients is my main focus. The way I look at it, is that there needs to be properly trained staff to care for the patients. By coming up with this innovative idea, within my group, can help provide this patient-centered medical home.
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Challenges:
There were a few challenges when embarking on this project. The first included having to travel to Salt Lake City monthly and leaving my children for a few days. Another struggle included having to work in groups. It was only a struggle when we were not able to meet on a daily basis. Another challenge for me included the presentations. I do not like to present in large groups so it was a challenge I had to overcome.
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Benefits to others:
This project has been very beneficial to many individuals. This innovative project idea to provide a need within the clinic has helped clinical staff, other community health centers, and most importantly our patients. Receiving the $10,000 grant has given the opportunity for our clinic to put this idea into action.
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Benefits for me:
One of the benefits I gained from their project included learning how to have more effective managerial skills. I also learned how to overcome in a small way my fear of public speaking. I also developed relationships with other community health center employees. I was also able to enhance my career resume by receiving a $10,000 grant which also helped me to learn how to write a grant proposal.
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Reflective Quotes:
"A team is a reflection of its leadership"
"A leader is anyone who is willing to help"
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