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Brandy Armstrong

South Charleston,WV

Summary

Skilled Epidemiologist with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and increase productivity in fast-paced environments. Specialized skills include statistical data analysis, infectious disease surveillance, and public health policy development. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities enable successful collaboration and project completion.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Flexible Disease and Surveillance Epidemiologist

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
Charleston, WV
04.2025 - Current
  • Interpreted test results to determine the cause of illness or injury.
  • Created reports on epidemiological findings for local health departments.
  • Reviewed literature related to epidemiology and emerging health threats.
  • Documented cases of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
  • Evaluated existing surveillance systems used by public health programs.
  • Provided consultation services to local health departments regarding disease prevention and investigation.
  • Completed extensive surveillance on notifiable infections in region with population of many people.
  • Developed interactive monthly infectious disease dashboards for publication.

STD AND VIRAL HEPATITIS EPIDEMIOLOGIST

CDC Foundation
Charleston, WV
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Serves as the epi lead for surveillance activities for hepatitis A and mpox.
  • Assisted with developing health alerts and local health department info briefs for mpox and hepatitis C.
  • Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
  • Surveillance system program development.
  • Worked closely with the CDC to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
  • Served as the co-chair of the HIV/HCV Response Task Force.
  • Attended quarterly meetings with the CDC in response to the Integrated Viral Hepatitis CoAg.
  • Supervised daily activities for a student intern.
  • Assisted with developing the rapid hepatitis C program.
  • Developed and implemented research protocols to assess the impact of disease in a population.
  • Developed hepatitis outbreak response plans.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Designed educational materials to raise awareness about public health issues.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY EPIDEMIOLOGIST

CDC Foundation
Charleston , WV
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Investigated outbreaks of contagious diseases and identified potential sources of infection.
  • Reviewed literature related to epidemiology and emerging health threats.
  • Collected, recorded, and compiled data for COVID-19 including signs, symptoms, dates, vaccine status and risk factors.
  • Served as the COVID-19 case management leader for various entities assisting with the response.
  • Served as the Epi lead for the vaccine breakthrough project in collaboration with the CDC.
  • Served as the state epi lead, managing COVID-19 outbreaks for the Eastern Region serving 11 counties.
  • Implemented and updated policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Educated various stakeholders on infection control and prevention practices.
  • Worked closely with the Healthcare Associated Infection team to assist with Infection Control Assessment Responses for healthcare facilities.
  • Surveillance system program development.
  • Worked in collaboration with the CDC to publish two MMWR's.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
  • Monitored disease outbreaks in real-time.
  • Provided critical support during emergency situations as a member of rapid response teams, aiding in containment efforts for infectious diseases.
  • Collaborated with public health officials, contributing to more effective pandemic response strategies.
  • Worked in collaboration with the CDC, FDA and other federal stakeholders in outbreak management.
  • Provided consultation services to local health departments regarding disease prevention strategies.
  • Interpreted test results to determine the cause of illness or injury.
  • Conferred with health department, industry personnel and physicians to administer and evaluate disease control and prevention programs that control the transmission of disease.

VACCINE PREVENTABLE AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGIST

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
Charleston, WV
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Collected, reviewed, and disseminated data to local health departments, and other stakeholders.
  • Assisted with preparing documents, surveillance protocols, and reports.
  • Reviewed case investigations for reportable diseases, and submitted completed cases to the CDC via the WV Electronic Disease Surveillance System.
  • Obtained data from statistical software.
  • Submitted case data to Redcap for MIS-C and COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on cases for accuracy and completeness.
  • Participated in conferences and seminars focused on public health topics.
  • Interpreted test results to determine the cause of illness or injury.
  • Provided consultation services to local health departments regarding disease prevention and case investigation.

REGIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
Charleston, WV
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with the Central Region to support and lead outbreak and case investigations.
  • Served as the liaison between 9 counties and the state health department.
  • Provided public health training when needed.
  • Reviewed and disseminated data to local health departments.
  • Educated various stakeholders on infection control and prevention practices.
  • Collected biological samples from patients for laboratory analysis.
  • Provided consultation services to local health departments regarding disease prevention strategies.
  • Documented cases of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
  • Interpreted test results to determine the cause of illness or injury.
  • Advised healthcare providers on best practices for controlling disease transmission.
  • Investigated outbreaks of contagious diseases and identified potential sources of infection.
  • Organized immunization campaigns in high-risk areas.
  • Monitored the progression of communicable illnesses in multiple communities.
  • Upheld requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of investigations.
  • Completed extensive surveillance on notifiable infections in region with population of many people.
  • Identified key findings for each case, including location, severity and clinical findings.

EPIDEMIOLOGY INVESTIGATOR

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
Charleston, WV
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Prepared infectious disease reports for the Board of Health.
  • Adhered to departmental policies regarding investigations and reporting procedures.
  • Followed up on leads obtained through interviews or other sources.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and suspects to obtain information related to case.

SANITARIAN

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
Charleston , WV
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Responded promptly to complaints about unsanitary conditions at businesses or residences.
  • Provided guidance to food service personnel on proper sanitation techniques for equipment, utensils and surfaces.
  • Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to reduce the risk of contamination.
  • Participated in emergency response activities related to natural disasters or disease outbreaks.
  • Assisted with public health investigations.
  • Inspected restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals, day care centers and other places where food is prepared or served.
  • Performed risk assessments of food production processes, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures.
  • Drafted reports summarizing findings from investigations into environmental contamination incidents.
  • Assessed water quality from wells, springs and other sources used for human consumption.
  • Provided technical assistance during epidemiological investigations into possible cases of food poisoning or other infectious diseases.
  • Conducted trainings on topics such as personal hygiene, temperature control and chemical usage.

HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, WV
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Responsible for duties regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
  • EHR charting.
  • Communication with physicians, patients, and families.
  • Monitored EKG strips.
  • Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.
  • Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
  • Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.
  • Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
  • Assisted with orienting new employees to departmental procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment in health unit.
  • Received requests for medical records from outside agencies or individuals.
  • Oversaw patient unit, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding, and turning in bed.
  • Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to stay informed of hospital policies and best practices.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls, providing information or taking messages as appropriate for efficient communication.
  • Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.

OFFICE MANAGER AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Charleston Heart Clinic
Charleston, WV
03.2012 - 05.2015
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Back-office duties such as patient triage, assisting physician with exams, EHR charting.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
05.2016

Medical Assisting -

Everest Institute
Charleston, WV
03.2012

Master of Public Health -

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Skills

  • Disease trend knowledge and monitoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Program management
  • Surveillance system design
  • Outbreak and case management
  • Training staff
  • Data collection and management
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient care and monitoring

Accomplishments

Author affiliation to two separate Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR's)., https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7206a3.htm, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7224a6.htm

Timeline

Flexible Disease and Surveillance Epidemiologist

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
04.2025 - Current

STD AND VIRAL HEPATITIS EPIDEMIOLOGIST

CDC Foundation
03.2024 - 04.2025

COVID-19 EMERGENCY EPIDEMIOLOGIST

CDC Foundation
10.2021 - 03.2024

VACCINE PREVENTABLE AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGIST

West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
04.2021 - 10.2021

REGIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
08.2019 - 04.2021

EPIDEMIOLOGY INVESTIGATOR

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
05.2018 - 08.2019

SANITARIAN

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
06.2017 - 05.2018

HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

Charleston Area Medical Center
05.2015 - 06.2017

OFFICE MANAGER AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Charleston Heart Clinic
03.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Charleston

Medical Assisting -

Everest Institute

Master of Public Health -

University of New England

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