Alicia Watson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Data Analyst with knowledge in data warehousing and extraction, process validation and business needs analysis. Proven to understand customer requirements and translate them into actionable project plans and deliverables. Adept at interdepartmental collaboration team-building, interpersonal communication, technical and problem-solving skills, in addition to 10 years of data science, public health and analytics experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst
Naval Health Research Center - Leidos Contractor
2022.01 - Current
- Provided statistical and analytical support for research to modernize the existing U.S
- Navy Search and Rescue database, examined gaps in en route care, and assessed outcomes following limited duty status
- Worked with SAS in conjunction with SQL to merge datasets from various formats and sources into a single cohesive repository for the synthesis of project specific datasets from end user requirements
- Monitored data accuracy, managed data cleaning/quality control, and performed data validation and integrity checks
- Performed data manipulations and statistical analyses using SQL, R, and/or SAS
- Conducted various types of analyses using logistic regression, analysis of variance, survival analysis, multilevel modeling, and other techniques as required
- Investigated using machine learning and natural language processing in Python.
Clinical Data Analyst
Kodiak Area Native Association
2019.08 - 2021.07
- Produce, maintain, and distribute organizational data via automated dashboards, other scheduled reports and ad hoc requests to monitor, track, and report outcomes
- Perform review and validation of operational data to ensure completeness and accuracy for internal purposes as well as data for grants and accreditation reporting requirements
- Participate in the integration of the patient satisfaction survey with the EHR to facilitate ease of data collection to be used for quality and operations process improvement initiatives
- Work with management, staff and others to interpret outcomes and troubleshoot system-related issues impacting data collection and/or systems for compliance and improvement
- Assist in conducting workshops, training, surveys, needs assessments and educational sessions for management and staff in support of quality initiatives
- Assist in the creation and validation of dashboards and data files for electronic information exchange between the organization and the state public health data system for COVID-19 monitoring and surveillance.
Data Analyst
Moffitt Cancer Center
2014.03 - 2017.10
- Created sophisticated reports by combining patient, treatment, molecular, and outcome data from EMR and Cancer Registry databases to measure practice variation (i.e
- Clinical pathway alignment) and link alignment to treatment cost & treatment outcomes/survival statistics
- Authored technical documentation and user release notes to accompany product deliverables
- Provided health metrics to comply with contracted insurance payers and collected data for institutional re-certifications
- Assisted with quality assurance of the institution's healthcare data warehouse and performed extensive quality reviews on research data extracts
- Collaborated across numerous departments at Moffitt Cancer Center (Cancer Registry, Finance, Payer Strategies, Business Intelligence, Data Management and Integration, Clinical Pathways, Moffitt Oncology Network and physicians in multiple clinics) to create ad hoc administrative, quality, patient satisfaction and financial reports.
Work Control Clerk
Choctaw Defense Services
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Coordinated with the US Coast Guard to dispatch approximately 8,000 service work requests and preventive maintenance orders per annum for Base Kodiak housing, facilities and equipment
- These requests may be for maintenance, repair, improvement, alteration, construction or demolition of housing, plants or other base facilities vehicles and equipment
- Employed under the multimillion-dollar Base Operating Support Services (BOSS) contract to assign priority to scope of work and verify compliance with contract standards
- Performed quality studies and quality surveillance on work order data
- This included evaluation of service work orders for quality and accuracy; evaluating customer notifications required for maintenance work; monitoring preventive maintenance work for completion; and maintaining quality of work from the BOSS contractor
- Experienced managing resources/facilities in maintenance work order tracking systems
- BOSS contractor system TMA, and USCG system Shore Asset Management System (SAMS)
- Ran queries in the tracking system to monitor work completed and outstanding work orders and have entered work orders into the system.
Operations Analyst
Florida Department of Health
2012.12 - 2014.03
- Oversaw the immunization program in 5 Florida counties (which included 22 county health departments, in addition to approximately 100 private physicians' offices and public health clinics) for the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program; a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children
- Conducted quality assurance and quality improvement activities for providers to generate provider-specific feedback on progress toward meeting federal and state-mandated goals
- Assessed for compliance of public and private VFC providers with immunization program policies and guidelines
- Developed multiple trainings designed to improve vaccination outcomes for immunization compliance and documentation requirements for health care providers, schools and childcare facilities.
Education
Associates of Engineering Fundamentals -
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
03.2024
Masters of Public Health -
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA08.2011
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2008
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Statistics and SAS
- Data Cleaning
- Database Programming and SQL
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Technical Writing
- Health Informatics
- Programming languages
Skills And Abilities
SAS, Python, R and MATLAB. Some knowledge of mapping using ArcGIS., Expert in Word, Excel and Powerpoint with working knowledge of Access & Visio. Versed in technical writing., Power BI, SQL and R. Some knowledge of JavaScript, Python, HTML and Oracle. Some knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)., Cerner Powerchart (EHR), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Experienced user of TransMed and Health Catalyst (EDWs), in addition to clinical trial and billing softwares., MATLAB and CATIA CAD
Publications
Using cancer registry data to improve adherence with breast cancer pathways, Journal of Clinical Oncology, 35, 8_suppl, 127-127, Fields, K. K., Watson, A., Durand, A., Simpson, T., Stewart, S., Shi, J., ..., Rollison, D. E.
Timeline
Data Analyst
Naval Health Research Center - Leidos Contractor
2022.01 - Current
Clinical Data Analyst
Kodiak Area Native Association
2019.08 - 2021.07
Work Control Clerk
Choctaw Defense Services
2018.09 - 2019.06
Data Analyst
Moffitt Cancer Center
2014.03 - 2017.10
Operations Analyst
Florida Department of Health
2012.12 - 2014.03
Associates of Engineering Fundamentals -
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Masters of Public Health -
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
George Mason University
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