Obtain a fulltime position as a Lead Data Navigator/ Health Educator in public health.
Overview
94
94
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contractor
Minnesota, Rose
12.2020 - Current
Weeks of conducting epidemiologic case investigations and person deduplication as a COVID-19 Case Intake Public Health Specialist
Working in Excel, Teams, MEDSS and REDcap
Promotion to the Specimen Request Team- Advising health care providers, infection preventionists and lab employees in over 230 labs to provide support to senior epidemiologists and/or supervisors in getting COVID-19 PCR positive specimens for sequencing in the public health lab
Working in MEDSS, REDcap, Excel, Harvest, Copia, and Teams
Promotion to the COVID Data Coordination Team-providing support in maintaining surveillance of COVID with compiling the Daily Report and weekly PowerPoint to the Governor, weekly Vaccine Equity PowerPoint, Equity Report-Race and Ethnicity Dashboard, Regional Metrics, updating the lab and county data and providing the daily dial back measures
Primarily working in Microsoft 365, Jira, and Tableau
Promotion to the Technical Assistance team in DSI
Implementing data analysis, research design and data visualization in several projects including 2023 Statewide Assessment data stewardship, Race and Ethnicity Standards improvement for the 2030 census, ArcGIS mapping projects, and management and procurement of Tableau licenses as the interim BI Manager
Using Redcap, ArcGIS, Tableau, Jira, and Microsoft 365.
Business manager
Gear Chiropractic Care
05.2000 - Current
For South Lexington Chiropractic and my own business successfully utilizing multiple insurance networks such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Partners, Aetna, Medica, Medicare, Preferred One, etc…
Built a successful chiropractic and acupuncture practice treating 15-20 patients per day in Eagan
Diversified approach to healthcare treating the whole person with manual adjustments, activator, acupuncture, and neuromuscular reeducation to encourage flexibility, eliminate pain, and restore health
Incorporated massage therapy, yoga, and nutritional consultations into my practice.
Southview Acres Health Care Center
05.2020 - 03.2025
Infection preventionist role in implementation of an emergency COVID-19 testing strategy for 420 employees and 185 residents during multiple outbreaks in the facility
Infection prevention education and audits for staff to enforce proper use of personal protective equipment in COVID and quarantine units
Essential care giver education for patient visits
MDH REDcap reporting and CDC NHSN reporting of COVID-19 infections
Implement point prevalence surveys for residents and staff
Testing residents and staff with Mayo RNA test, Sofia antigen quick test and rapid Abbott ID NOW antigen tests and processing requisition forms locally, and with MDH and CDC following CMS requirements
Fit testing staff with kN95 masks.
Associate Professor
Northwestern Health Science University
08.1931 - 04.2018
DeRusha Clinical Department and TCM college using multiple versions of Moodle teaching Pathology 1 and 2, Infectious Diseases and Pathophysiology 1 and 2, cadaver Gross Anatomy labs 1 and 2
Developed new curriculum involving hands on and clinical significance to the Gross Anatomy 1 and 2 labs in 2018 and 2019
Supervising and teaching one on one clinic instruction to students in the DeRusha clinic in 2018 and 2019
Team leader for the T5 cohort in 2019
Served on the Communications Committee in 2019 to improve campus communication practices
Served as the faculty supervisor for community service at the Wayward Home for Women in 2018 and 2019
Contributed and edited “Your Frist Visit to a Chiropractor” brochure for the DeRusha clinic.
Education
Rasmussen College
10.2001 - 05.2005
Practiced in the Sister Rosalind Gefre Clinics of Massage in West St. Paul, Burnsville and Highland Park.
Volunteered my clinic in Eagan for the community-based internship program of Northwestern Health Sciences University, -2018
Taught part-time as an adjunct instructor for residential nursing courses, online courses and labs:
Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Human Biology, Kinesiology,
Structure and Function, and Pathophysiology using Blackboard Learning platform.
National American University 2-1
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01.2015 - 05.2001
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Taught Medical Terminology, Kinesiology and Pathophysiology residentially and using Mondo satellite modalities for out of state students., Approved by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology)
Taught full time:
Anatomy and Physiology I-IV, Neurology, Pathology, Kinesiology, Structural Analysis, Nutrition, Acupressure, Medical Terminology.
Received excellent student evaluations from my class surveys.
Developed standardized Kinesiology curriculum for Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota.
Adapted policies and procedures to mainstream students with learning disabilities.
Academic Background
Linked In Competencies in Excel, Jira, OneNote, Teams, PowerPoint and Data Science
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Academy College 12
01.2012 - 05.2001
2015
Medical Administration/Billing and Coding Coordinator and adjunct instructor, lab instructor:
Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance and Coding, and CPT classes (faculty observations and syllabi development) using the Moodle platform.
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Herzing University
01.2013 - 05.2013
1-1-2014 to 4-1-2014
Taught as a General Education Faculty Assistant Professor for Microbiology Lab using Blackboard.
Loring Nicollet Alternative High School Project for Pride in Living 9-1-, Taught as a substitute high school science instructor
Anatomy and Physiology and Diseases and Disorders
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Brown College
01.2012 - 05.2013
Taught part-time as an adjunct instructor:
Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Health Information Technology, Medical Procedures, Safety and Medical Ethics and Law classes using the Angel platform.
Sister Rosalind Gefre Schools and Clinics of Massage 5-1-2002 to 11
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01.2021 - 05.2022
115 Faculty Development hours
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01.2002 - 05.2019
Corepower Yoga Teacher Training 200 hour program
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01.2012 - 05.2013
Doctor of Chiropractic - undefined
Northwestern Health Sciences University
01.1999 - Current
hours of continuing education, three and a half years of graduate coursework)
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Certified practitioner of acupuncture - undefined
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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01.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
Testing and researching new tools, proposing changes to management and developing documentation and justification of preferred tools I am passionate about educating members of our community about public health data I have a strong work ethic, talent for organization and I am very detail orientedundefined
Timeline
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01.2021 - 05.2022
Contractor - Minnesota, Rose
12.2020 - Current
- Southview Acres Health Care Center
05.2020 - 03.2025
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01.2015 - 05.2001
Herzing University - ,
01.2013 - 05.2013
Academy College 12 - ,
01.2012 - 05.2001
Brown College - ,
01.2012 - 05.2013
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01.2012 - 05.2013
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01.2002 - 05.2019
Rasmussen College - ,
10.2001 - 05.2005
Business manager - Gear Chiropractic Care
05.2000 - Current
Northwestern Health Sciences University - Doctor of Chiropractic,
01.1999 - Current
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01.1993 - 05.1996
- Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Certified practitioner of acupuncture,
Associate Professor - Northwestern Health Science University
Pain Management Registered Nurse at Rose Surgical Center, Rose Medical CenterPain Management Registered Nurse at Rose Surgical Center, Rose Medical Center
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR at Rose Veterinary Hospital & Mountain Rose Veterinary ClinicHOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR at Rose Veterinary Hospital & Mountain Rose Veterinary Clinic