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Tarrant County Public HealthAdvanced Epidemiology Specialist
Jan. 2022Fort Worth, Texas, United States• Coordinated surveillance for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) and Immunizations •Utilized R and SPSS for large dataset analysis
• Created Standard Operating Procedure documents for streamlining department practices and information management
• Excelled by educating external stakeholders on current public health guidance and methodically identified and assessed potential exposures to determine additional cases and/or close contacts
• Communicated with all relevant stakeholders and implemented infection control and prevention strategies in environments with high disease incident rates.
• Identified exposure sources and exposed contacts of case patients,
• Conducted public health follow-up and investigative field epidemiology to identify and reduce the spread of infectious diseases
• Characterized changes in the epidemiology of infected populations and risk factors/behaviors surrounding these infections, utilized these findings to make public health recommendations to senior leadership
• Analyzed data from NBS and constructed quarterly reports for senior leadership
• Designed and presented presentations to internal and external stakeholders regarding emerging health threats within the community
Sisters in Public HealthChapter Chair
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Shannonigans WellnessOwner
Jan. 2021Shannonigans wellness is a consulting business to provide health education services to individuals, groups, and organizations.
Maxim Healthcare GroupEpidemiologist
Jun. 2020 - Jan. 2022Arlington, Texas, United StatesContracted at Texas Department of State Health Services:
- Led outbreak investigation and containment efforts for COVID-19 in Texas Public Schools, Universities, and daycare facilities - Excelled by educating personnel on current public health guidance, methodically identified and assessed potential exposures to determine additional cases and/or close contacts, utilized line listings, rapidly communicated with all relevant stakeholders, and implemented new containment strategies in environments with high disease incident rates. - Closely monitored persons under investigation and persons under monitoring within the region and in collaboration with Local Health Districts to ensure proper hand offs.
- Identified exposure sources and exposed contacts of case patients, conducted public health follow up and investigative field epidemiology in order to identify and reduce the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare facilities and communities across Texas and surrounding states.
- Characterized changes in epidemiology of infected populations and risk factors/behaviors surrounding these infections, utilized these findings to make public health recommendations to senior leadership and relevant industry stakeholders.
- Utilized Texas Health Trace database and Access to efficiently organize, analyze, and store data.
- Led training for new employees in Texas Health Trace - Coordinated Texas Health Trace data reports
- Analyzed data from external vendors for MTT/QRF and disseminated data to internal and external stakeholders
Sea Mar Community Health CentersHealth Educator II
May. 2019 - May. 2020Aberdeen, Washington• Assessed health education needs and provided education on hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, stress management, positive parenting, weight management, smoking cessation, and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Designed, promoted, presented, and evaluated classes for health and wellness promotion. • Developed collaborative relationships with other local health, educational, and social service providers and agencies. • Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department. Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency's mission and philosophy.
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterPatient Educator
Aug. 2018 - May. 2019Fremont, Nebraska, United StatesMet with patients to discuss health education concerns. Developed plans and set goals for continual health improvement. Instructed diabetics on proper glucose monitoring procedures.
Maintained confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA. Worked with community organizations for continuation of care. Developed relationships with patients to ensure follow up and goals are met. Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies. Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
ALN Medical ManagementCash Management Specialist
Jun. 2016 - Aug. 2018Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesProcessed payments and making deposits, electronically through bank lockboxes and insurance websites. Processed paper payments that are received from patients or insurance companies. Batch payments. Made electronic deposits. Utilized Excel and other computer software. Balanced posting batches to bank deposit EFT's. Embraced team mentality to ensure work is fully completed each day
Hillcrest Health ServicesCertified Nursing Assistant
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2016Papillion, Nebraska, United StatesPlanned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming. Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well- being. Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients. Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
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