LORINE M. SPENCER 2008
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION/AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY (CDC/ATSDR), Atlanta, Georgia I have served in many roles during my tenure at CDC/ATSDR. I have worked as a Health Communications Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist/Community Outreach Liaison, Public Policy Analyst and Program Analyst. Most the job duties were focused on hot button issues and communicating with communities and individuals who were enraged. I have taught the CERC course numerous times at local, state and federal level and utilized these principles in every day duties.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF NURSING, Atlanta, Georgia
Assistant Professor/Institute Coordinator for Community Partnerships and Interdisciplinary Education Liaison between Georgia State University (GSU), Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) School of Social Work for the Kellogg Initiative for Community Partnerships for Education grant. ~Developed and implemented a new program initiative called the Summer Math and Science Academy. ~Developed and implemented the Migrant Family Health Education Program in Moultrie Georgia providing direct service and learning opportunities for students and migrant farm workers and their families
MERCY MOBILE HEALTH PROGRAM, Atlanta, Georgia Executive Director Community based organization providing mobile health care to the homeless and indigent in metropolitan Atlanta. Agency achieved national recognition for its work in social services, case management, AIDS prevention and outreach, HIV testing, primary care, and immunizations.
MAXICARE GEORGIA/Kaiser Permanente, Atlanta, Georgia
Director of Utilization Review/Quality Assurance/Risk Management ~Responsible for the implementation of utilization review program in this Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)/Staff model Health Maintenance Organization. ~Implemented 3 new programs regarding new parents and babies, home health delivery services, and health education program for patients with HIV/AIDS
STAFFBUILDERS, INC., Atlanta, Georgia Administrator
~Ran an office that provided skilled private duty health care as well as Medicare and Medicaid services to clients in the metro Atlanta area. ~Received the StaffBuilders Presidents award
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, Atlanta, Georgia Night Coordinator for the hospital ~Responsible for the staffing of the hospital on the night and day shift
~Served as the administrative person for the entire hospital (including all departments in the hospital), troubleshooting problem areas and identifying resolution
DECATUR HOSPITAL, Decatur, Georgia Evening Supervisor for the hospital
FULTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, Atlanta, Georgia Public Health Nurse
EDUCATION:
Crisis Emergency Risk Communication Leader training 2005
Health Communications Certificate 2005
Employee and Family Assistance Training 2005
Dealing with Angry an Angry Public (MIT Harvard Disputes Program) 2004
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 2002/2004
PhD in Health Administration Warren National University 2009
MBA West Georgia College, Carrollton, Georgia 1984
BSN Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia 1977
RN, Diploma Georgia Baptist School of Nursing, Atlanta, Georgia 1974
AWARDS and Community Service:
Girl Scout Leader, 1999 to Present
Leadership in Health Policy/Leadership/Law-GA Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University, 2005
Georgia Nursing Association (GNA)—Nurse of the Year semi-finalist, 2004
A+ Award Atlanta Partners for Education Team Award Honoree, 2001
A+ Award Atlanta Partners for Education Community Partnerships Award Finalists, 2000
A+ Award Atlanta Partners for Education Innovative Award Finalists, 1999
Advisor of the year for the GANS (Georgia Association of Nursing Students), 1998
Advisor to GA State University Nursing Students, 1995-2001
Community Health Nurse Day, 1996-1997
Chair of Cabinet for Governmental Affairs, 1990-1994
Fifth District Nurse of the Year Award for GNA, 1988
GNA Executive Board Appreciation, 1988-1997