RITA M.

DOMINGUEZ
4220 Houldsworth Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213
646-228-6694 (cell) Email: rmdoming@uncg.edu
EDUCATION:
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Master of Public Health in Community Health Education - May 2016
Leadership Cabarrus Program Class of 2014
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) Graduate Certificate in Community Health and Promotion
December 2012
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) B.A. in Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Latino Outreach Coordinator/Health Education Specialist
June 2011 - Present
Carolinas Healthcare System- Northeast- Concord, NC
Coordinator of the Latino Faith Community Health Ministry program
Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluation of education programs for the Latino population.
Responsible for generating, developing and designing cultural relevant health education programs in different community
settings
Attend community events to cultivate interest/desire to pursue health ministry
Participate in departmental and corporate health initiatives
Responsible for reporting of the Latino Grant/Budget
Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs
Participate through program collaboration with various community and health care agencies to better meet the overall needs
of the Hispanic/Latino community at large
Assist Director in development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the Latino Faith
Community Health Promoter program
Responsible for the oversight of the Mammography Coach registration and scheduling for Latino Congregations
Work with different community agencies and organizations to better serve health needs of the Latino/Hispanic community
Medical Interpreter/Translator/Instructor
August 2009- June 2011
Carolinas HealthCare System- Northeast- Concord, NC
Provided interpretation service in person and over the phone for non-English speaking Hispanic/Latino patients and families
inside the hospital, Emergency department and outside specialty clinics
Translation of hospital documents (informed consent, discharge instructions, letters, forms and newsletters)
Coordinated clinic appointments, interpreters daily assignments and arranged coverage for hospital needs
Conducted Spanish classes for healthcare providers
Community Health Program Assistant (Temporary/Part Time)
February 2011-March 2012
The March of Dimes NC Preconception Health Campaign, Charlotte, NC
Assisted in the NC Preconception Health Campaign (Pilot Study)
Assisted in the recruitment of Spanish speaking women and pre-test interviews
Assisted in the administration of surveys (Pre and Posttests) to program participants
Conducted health education classes about the importance of Folic Acid and birth defects
Database Management and reporting
Submitted monthly reports to CDC and Program Coordinator
Participated in monthly meetings and conference calls to report updates
Assistant to the President and Medical Director
October 2002 June 2007
Buena Vida Continuing Care & Rehabilitation Center- Brooklyn, N.Y.
Provided confidential administrative support to the President and Medical Director
Assisted in the coordination of the Annual State Survey, Annual Health Fair, Fundraising campaign and Summer Youth
Program
Coordinated and attended Executive and Board meetings and recorded meeting minutes

Organized details of Department Head meeting and Finance Committee meetings and recorded minutes.
Processed travel arrangements, itineraries, travel expenses, reconciled credit card bills for payment and processed expense
report
Handled confidential correspondence, mail distribution, screened calls, messages and greeted visitors/clients
Handled and maintained facilitys license and DOH requirements for Annual State Survey
Served as translator and interpreter for families and community members
Handled medical staffs health records, annual health screenings and maintained medical and licensed staff files current

PROFESSIONALS CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS:

Faith Community Health Promoter Instructor

Move More Scholars Institute training

Certified lay leader in the following Stanford evidence based programs:
o Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
o Tomando Control de su Salud (Spanish DSMP) and Master Trainer
o Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) (English and Spanish)
Certificate in Mental Health Frist Aid (MHFA) and Instructor
CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) Certified Coach Instructor and Master Trainer
Community Ambassador for March of Dimes and NC Preconception Campaign
AHEC (Charlotte) Interpreters Training for Health and Human Services Setting Level I, II and III

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMITTEES /COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

Carolinas HealthCare System: Latina Network Committee and Community Health Strategy Committee
Cabarrus Health Alliance: Cabarrus Wellness Committee, Cabarrus County-Southeastern Diabetes Initiative (SEDI) and
Innovative Approaches Steering Committee
Long Term Hunger Relief Advisory Committee of Cabarrus Food Policy Council
MURDOCK Study Community Advisory Board

Other Community Involvement/Volunteer:

Forest Hills United Methodist Church Latino Free Clinic, Concord, NC
Diabetes Screening and Health education
Medical Interpretation
Community referrals and documentation
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church La Casita Latino Free Clinic, Charlotte, NC
Health education
Medical Interpretation
Community referrals and documentation
MEMBERSHIPS:
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
Carolinas Health Ministry Partnership (CHMP)
Membership: UNIDOS system resource group at Carolinas HealthCare System
Membership: ENLACE Latin American Council of Charlotte
SKILLS:
Fluent in Spanish
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and REDCAP (web-based application for data and research studies)

Personal and Professional References available upon request