Maribel Cabrales
Supervisor
San Diego,California
Summary
Experienced Supervisor and Case Manager with a deep passion for serving underserved communities, particularly in the areas of Women’s Health and Cancer prevention. Proven ability to navigate patients through complex healthcare systems and connect them to vital resources. Skilled in coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate care and services that improve health outcomes by building trust-based relationships that support long term wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supervisor for Women’s Health Cancer Detection Program
San Ysidro Health
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to increase enrollment and retention of patients in the Women’s Health and Chronic Disease Program (CDP) through targeted outreach and personalized care coordination.
- Strengthen and expand partnerships with community organizations, agencies, and local businesses to support the goals of the CDP and San Ysidro Health, enhancing access to resources and expanding the reach of health services.
- Design and lead a patient engagement and advocacy program to boost utilization of CDP services and promote patient involvement in clinic-led initiatives, educational workshops, and community events.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external stakeholders to align program objectives with broader organizational health outcomes and community health priorities.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through patient feedback, utilization data, and health outcomes to ensure continuous improvement and responsiveness to community needs.
- Supervise and support staff in the delivery of culturally responsive, patient-centered care while fostering an environment of trust, advocacy, and empowerment.
Case Manager for Women’s Health
San Ysidro Health
Chula Vista, California
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Ensured timely follow up and tracking of all patients receiving breast and cervical cancer screening, adhering to provider protocols and ASCCP medical guidelines.
- Assisted patients in enrolling in government funded programs such as EWC and BCCTP to support access to appropriate follow – up care and treatment.
- Delivered ongoing training to new Case Managers and staff on processing referrals, EWC applications, insurance portals, and authorizations.
- Supported onboarding for departmental programs such as i2i tracks, EHR NextGen, and Detec.
- Provided high quality customer service while scheduling patients for pap and mammogram appointments, using PCMH recall gap list to help close care gaps.
- Increased referral rates by fostering strong trust-based relationships with patients and facilitating access to imaging centers, oncology, general surgery, and community resources as appropriate.
- Led Community outreach focused on increasing awareness and access to women health services, including cancer screenings, preventive care.
Pediatric Case Manager First Five First Steps
San Ysidro Health
Chula Vista, California
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Evaluating children utilizing diagnostic tools such as the Ages and Stages questionnaires (ASQ) with the use of games and activities, as well as providing accurate developmental and social-emotional screening, and appropriate referrals to ensure treatment is provided as needed, as well as early diagnosis and intervention for autism.
- Provide education, workshops and economical support resources to expecting parents from pregnancy to theirs child's third birthday customized to each family's individual needs and interests.
- Weekly home visits to families enrolled on the program to follow up on childhood developmental milestones for a healthy physical, mental and emotional growth and autonomy of the child.
- Organizing monthly group parent meetings to encourage them to connect with other families and empower them to find additional resources to meet their needs as well as providing parents with tools and resources withing their community and assistance with navigating the healthcare system.
Attending Physician
Hospital Del Carmen
Tijuana, Baja California
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency settings.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Providing Education and advising patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical condition to increase treatment adherence.
- Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel and instructed on proper techniques.
- Provided appropriate medical documentation for patient's chart, medical history, and assessments and performing a care plan for each patient.
- Ordering laboratories for patients including, but not limited to, HIV screening, Colorectal cancer, Viral Panel, Pregnancy confirmation, etc.
Assistant Professor of Neurophysiology
UABC (Autonomous University of Baja California)
Tijuana, Baja California
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Used variety of learning modalities and materials to facilitate learning process for each student, as well as accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revisions, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for the Psychology degree curriculum.
- Assisted with planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate the application of psychological course concepts.
- Evaluated/grade students progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion, as well as project review and assessment on final thesis.
Academic Intern Supervisor
UABC (Autonomous University of Baja California)
Tijuana, Baja California
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communication fluency and effective problem-solving skills in healthcare.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills and/or develop new ones.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with medical students regarding Anatomy, Physiology, Occupational Medicine, etc.
- Applied strong leadership skills and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency / teamwork and organize workflows.
First Surgical Assistant
Hospital Del Prado
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Providing medical attention to patients that were under aesthetic procedures, working with patients in both Spanish and English language, translating medical instructions and treatment for pre and post op patients.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites, minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for strict adherence to established surgical techniques and protocols.
- Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
- Responsible for Medical progress notes, Patient care plan, Hospital discharge notes and post-op visits.
Women's Health Workshop
Yeliox Talk Show Program
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Spoke regarding the importance of screening methods such as pap smear and Mammogram and their role in early detection for most common serotype of Women related Cancers.
- Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and instructed them on associated health risks.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives (oral, topic, intramuscular, hormonal, non-hormonal, etc.).
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated teenage women on puberty and body changes related to hormones and growth.
- Educated women on perimenopause, explaining symptoms, bodily changes and physical limitations as well as treatment options.
Women's Health Workshops
Secretary of Health
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Educating patients in female-specific cancers such as ovarian or cervical cancer using thorough testing procedures and screening and early detections practices.
- Identifying women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
Medical Assistant
MedicaNorte
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Medical attention for patients under aesthetic procedures, preparing for their medical evaluation consultation as well as preop and post-op consultations.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, helping patients with diverse needs.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Medical Volunteer
HFIT Health Frontiers
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Providing accessible, quality healthcare for the underrepresented and underserved patient population in Tijuana in a respectful environment working with students, health professionals, patients, and community members from the border region.
- Organizing Workshops about reproductive health and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, treatments and personal care.
- Used resourcefulness and skills to find replacement supplies, equipment and medicine to fill shortages.
- HIV testing and education to High-Risk Patients.
Volunteer Medical Interpreter & Translator
Shriners Hospital
Tijuana, Baja California
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communication.
- Provided medical translation and interpretation of medical documents, brochures and medical care plans.
- Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment as a patient navigator.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
UABC ( Autonomous University of Baja California)
Tijuana, Baja California 06.2012 - 08.2017
Social Service - Doctor of Medicine
Jurisdiction of Health
Tijuana B.C 05.2001 - 01.2019
Foundations of Family Support Case Management -
Healthy Families of America
San Diego, United States 05.2001 -
Child Abuse And Neglect - Abusive Head Trauma -
The Institute For The Advance of Family Support
San Diego, United States 05.2001 -
Home Visiting Professional Practice -
The Institute For The Advance of Family Support
San Diego, United States 05.2001 -
Skills
Effective patient management
Team leadership
Resource allocation coordination
Organizational strategy development
Strategic decision-making
Collaborative team development
Training and mentoring
Building strong professional connections
Critical thinking for problem-solving
Engaging presentation skills
Effective project coordination
Verbal and written communication
Workforce performance optimization
Task coordination
Proficient in delegating tasks
Certification
Foundations of family support Case Management, Healthy Families of America, 02/20
Timeline
Supervisor for Women’s Health Cancer Detection Program
San Ysidro Health
09.2022 - 11.2023
Case Manager for Women’s Health
San Ysidro Health
06.2020 - 09.2022
Pediatric Case Manager First Five First Steps
San Ysidro Health
12.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Professor of Neurophysiology
UABC (Autonomous University of Baja California)
05.2019 - 11.2019
Attending Physician
Hospital Del Carmen
02.2019 - 12.2019
Academic Intern Supervisor
UABC (Autonomous University of Baja California)
02.2019 - 11.2019
First Surgical Assistant
Hospital Del Prado
11.2018 - 11.2019
Women's Health Workshop
Yeliox Talk Show Program
11.2018 - 08.2019
Women's Health Workshops
Secretary of Health
02.2018 - 02.2019
Medical Assistant
MedicaNorte
01.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Volunteer
HFIT Health Frontiers
02.2015 - 02.2016
Volunteer Medical Interpreter & Translator
Shriners Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2015
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
UABC ( Autonomous University of Baja California)
06.2012 - 08.2017
Social Service - Doctor of Medicine
Jurisdiction of Health
05.2001 - 01.2019
Foundations of Family Support Case Management -
Healthy Families of America
05.2001 -
Child Abuse And Neglect - Abusive Head Trauma -
The Institute For The Advance of Family Support
05.2001 -
Home Visiting Professional Practice -
The Institute For The Advance of Family Support
05.2001 -
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