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Billings ClinicHealthcare Data Analyst III: NHSN System Administrator
Oct. 2008Billings, MTMaintained acute healthcare infection control related metrics as system administrator for the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Contributed to receiving CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for 2022 through NHSN metrics. Proficient in electronic medical records (Cerner software system) and related health care technologies. Collaborated with internal staff and vendors as subject matter expert to implement interfaces between the EMR system and external systems.
Project managed and conducted data validation around the implementation of new software. Managed metrics for COVID-19 data analytics and reporting requirements into NHSN and HHS per regulatory requirements. Served and participated on incident command and emergency preparedness teams for COVID-19, H1N1, Ebola and measles. COVID-19 response included serving as subject matter expert managing critical data to meet all public health reporting requirements. Conduct statistical analysis and perform quality check on analytical deliverables for key databases that require accuracy, integrity and support organizational level initiates for quality improvement. Project managed healthcare personnel influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination data included in accreditation standards for acute care hospitals participating in CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System. Developed and maintained executive level dashboard including regulatory requirements and metrics to support the organizational strategic initiatives for quality improvement, patient safety and infection control. Skills required included database architecture, management, and data extraction methods. Administered Cultural Assessment survey and served as a neutral facilitator collaborating with front line teams to identify process improvement projects. Assisted with accreditation through Joint Commission and DNV including providing data, policies and serving in command center and as a scribe rounding with surveyors.
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionData Analyst: Vaccine Distribution Support Officer
Jun. 2021 - Apr. 2023Built and maintained partnerships with state health and human services immunization managers and staff including 6 jurisdictions. Coordinated communication and distribution of information and data between White House, HHS, Department of Defense (DOD), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local health departments. Constructed and taught 3-day training course in collaboration with CDC leadership to align with CDC training requirements for new contractors for COVID-19 vaccine response. Provided key data sets and surveys within jurisdictional and national level to assist in decision making including reports distributed to senior leadership at HHS, FEMA, CDC, state HHS and government. Interpret and distribute complex legislative, regulatory and policy guidance for use in managing public health programs related to COVID-19 vaccines. Collaborate with state health departments to ensure compliance with agreements including ensuring providers are fulfilling reporting requirements which aid in national decision making. Coordinate with HHS and CDC to develop COVID-19 dashboard for new pediatric vaccines. Dashboard was used nationwide by jurisdictions, federal and pharmacy partners. Present verbal and written report to jurisdictions and on behalf of jurisdictions to HHS and CDC COVID-19 response teams. Analyzed jurisdictional level COVID-19 vaccine data to assure data quality, consistency, and accuracy. Identified several errors in national database and collaborated with teams to correct. Project managed state issues and questions related to COVID-19 vaccine implementation including roll out of new monovalent, boosters, pediatric and bivalent vaccines. Train and onboard new staff to serve on the COVID-19 response.
Gab MaskBusiness Owner
Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2021Billings, Montana, United StatesRecipient of the Montana Business Innovation Grant.
Wrote grant proposal for funding to develop and manufacture masks to be used in COVID-19 for population with hearing loss. Recipient of the Montana Business Innovation Grant. Management of grant criteria to comply with award terms and conditions.
Managed budget, inventory and supplies. Identified cost savings potential reducing raw material costs by nearly 30%. Designed and manufactured a mask following CDC guidelines and in collaboration with local physician of Infectious Disease and Infection Control Practitioners. Nearly 2,500 masks were sewn during the height of the pandemic and utilized in the hard of hearing community and among local educators and elementary students.
Billings ClinicTraining Center Faculty – American Heart Association
Nov. 2007 - Jun. 2021Billings, MTEducator for American Heart Association (AHA). Classes include basic life skills instructor, Heartsaver CPR, Healthcare CPR, Automated External Defibulator (AED), First Aid, and Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training (BLAST) classes. Taught over 100 classes and over 700 students in 3 years. Supervised and mentored new American Heart Association instructors provided feedback and education skills. Development of community outreach programs including posters, flyers, advertisements, display board for fairs, interactive Operation game, and parade floats. Created and used innovative methods and materials including cooperative learning and hands on demonstration. Ensured compliance with American Heart Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for appropriate class. Served on committees to create Wilderness First Aid and Pet First Aid courses.
Billings ClinicAudio Visual Technician
Jul. 2007 - Oct. 2008Billings, Montana AreaOperate and maintain equipment used to enhance live events and presentations including but not limited to cameras, computers, LCD projectors, satellite equipment, speakers, and microphones. Video tape and edit live events, satellite programs and health-care skills demonstrations used during orientation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills interacting with internal healthcare groups, public and government agencies, and officials. Creation of graphics and system for displaying daily meetings resulting in an increase in efficiency of staff by decreasing amount of time spent on daily project.
KULR 8Producer – 6:00 Pm & 10:00 Pm News
Jun. 2004 - Jul. 2007Billings, Montana AreaCoordination, creation, and execution of daily newscast, breaking stories and live shots. Daily duties include downloading, writing and/or editing local and national news pieces.
Reporter including writing, shooting, and editing stories.
Management of night-side reporters, anchors, and photographers.
Strong verbal and written skills with ability to create and work under pressure in fast-paced environment.
Interpersonal skills setting up interviews with people from various backgrounds.
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