Mimi Guiracocha, DNP RN
Manager, Health Promotions at American Lung Association- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Registered Nurse
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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American Lung Association
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Non-profit Organization Management
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500 - 600 Employee
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Manager, Health Promotions
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Jan 2022 - Present
Manage a proven pediatric nationwide asthma quality improvement program Lead contact for primary care clinics engaging in asthma-related quality improvement activities nationwide Collaborate with other key staff members, partners, and organizations working to expand comprehensive asthma control services Provide lung health trainings to health care professionals Manage multi-market professional education courses, presentations, and trainings Ensure program quality, performance, and effectiveness including data collection activities and reporting requirements
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RUSH University Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse II
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Chicago Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Intern
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May 2020 - Dec 2021
● Developed, implemented, evaluated, and presented on a successful district-wide pilot program to increase identification and documentation of CPS students with asthma ● Participated in the implementation and evaluation of a grant project focused on increasing health literacy of parents of students with chronic conditions ● Updated and developed implementation guidelines for the district chronic conditions policy ● Developed, implemented, evaluated, and presented on a successful district-wide pilot program to increase identification and documentation of CPS students with asthma ● Participated in the implementation and evaluation of a grant project focused on increasing health literacy of parents of students with chronic conditions ● Updated and developed implementation guidelines for the district chronic conditions policy
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Loyola University Medical Center
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Population Health Representative
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Mar 2015 - May 2015
● Increased utilization and continuation of care for new Medicaid enrollees through direct patient communication ● Verified accurate plans of care and comprehensive exams to establish effective continuity of care ● Relied on for contacting Spanish-speaking patients ● Increased utilization and continuation of care for new Medicaid enrollees through direct patient communication ● Verified accurate plans of care and comprehensive exams to establish effective continuity of care ● Relied on for contacting Spanish-speaking patients
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Greenhouse Movement
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Greater Chicago Area
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Community Health Organizer
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May 2013 - Aug 2014
● Created and managed diverse, culturally-competent health promotion initiatives for growing Latinx immigrant church communities ● Partnered with community partners to increase access and utilization of healthcare resources in the community and coordinate free bilingual health fairs ● Mentored and discipled second-generation Hispanic-American, especially as they sought higher education ● Assisted in organizing national annual meetings of church leaders from around the globe, including being the on-site coordinator
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Education
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2018 - 2021
Rush University
Doctor in Nurse Practice, Public Health -
2014 - 2015
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Nursing Practice -
2010 - 2013
Wheaton College
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
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