Dynamic and motivated professional with 7+ years of vast medical, data, and consulting experience. Skills include analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, stellar customer service, ability to be flexible & adaptable, as well as creative, detail-oriented, documentation expert, and exceptionally organized. Strong proficiency in analyzing and communicating complex information to a diverse population within the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND OPINION RESEARCH (IPOR)
08.2022 - Current
Conducted surveys focusing political, economic, and social issues of importance within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Experience conducting high volume surveys in a call center environment.
Entered responses from survey participants into internal database using Voxco to later compile reports or conduct analysis.
Followed scripted questionnaires verbatim to collect research data.
Convinced unwilling individuals by using logical, persuasive rebuttals.
Developed and implemented interviewing processes to achieve consistent and structured approach.
DATA SURVEILLANCE ANALYST/ SUPERVISOR
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION/FAIRFAX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
01.2021 - 05.2023
Instrumental in ensuring data accuracy and completeness for Fairfax County’s COVID-19 cases statewide
Managed a team of 8-10 professionals to ensure data quality within all school related outbreaks in Fairfax County
Utilized partnered medial facility databases (Inova Epic System) to conduct medical chart review and relay case information on symptoms, hospitalizations, and critical medical information
Identified and confirmed counts of vaccine breakthrough COVID-19 cases by responding to data requests from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for vaccine information and applying information “by utilizing” the Vaccine Immunization Information System (VIIS) to identify critical vaccine information
Conducted analyses of multiple databases (including Virginia Administration Management System, and Virginia Immunization Information System) to classify cases and maintain quality of data within Virginia
Reviewed COVID-19 labs and case/morbidity reports to determine if cases were properly classified and reported to CDC as well as prioritizing large case counts during times of COVID-19 case surges
Called over 500+ cases over a period of 4-7 months gathering COVID-19 information and completed data entry for more than 3,000 cases within multiple VA online databases.
EMG TECHNICIAN
THE VIRGINIA SPINE INSTITUTE
06.2018 - 01.2021
Prepared daily injection trays, including drawing up medications in syringes, assist the doctor during injections and complex procedures such as Stem Cell injections, PRP injections, Lipogem injections, Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials, and Steroid injections
Build rapport with patients while escorting them to procedure rooms and preparing them for injections, review patient medical history, obtain vitals, and assist physicians and nurses during injections and procedures, during office visits
Managed and utilized C-Arm fluoroscopy during injections and procedures, perform Nerve Conduction Studies test on patients, assist physicians in the conduction aspect of EMG testing.
Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
PATIENT CARE LIASON
THE NEUROLOGY CENTER OF FAIRFAX
09.2016 - 06.2018
Greeted, registered, and scheduled patients in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner while answering and directing routine and urgent telephone calls and messages
Coordinated insurance verifications and pre-authorizations while processing payments and completing daily batching.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2016
Skills
Advanced MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Research Fellow at International Institute for SDGs and Public Policy ResearchResearch Fellow at International Institute for SDGs and Public Policy Research