DEVEN JOSEPH, MPH
Spring Valley,NY
Summary
Analytical Master of Public Health graduate with superior problem-solving skills. Experienced in healthcare and interpretation of epidemiological methods. Demonstrated willingness in effective communication, and commitment to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Nyack, NY
11.2022 - 02.2026
- In collaboration with the Infection Prevention leadership develop and implement plans for quality improvement.
- Conducts surveillance of hospital acquired infections in accordance with CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions.
- Records and reports communicable diseases as defined by federal, state, and local levels.
- In collaboration with the Infection Prevention Committee, microbiology, and nursing develops annual surveillance plan and risk assessment(s) based on population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
- Utilizes epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance plan as necessary, investigate and implement control measure for outbreaks.
- Conducts surveillance through identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infections and communicable diseases
- Consults and collaborates, as needed, with local, state, and federal public health officials, and community health organizations.
- Involves multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by senior leadership.
- Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to educate staff on best practices for infection control and prevention.
- Communicates infection prevention information and data to various committees, leadership, departments and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned.
- Review sterilization and disinfection policies and procedures, identifies necessary changes and monitors compliance. Assists in the development of Infection Prevention and Control Construction Risk Assessments (ICRAs) for construction, renovation and maintenance projects and monitors compliance with infection prevention recommendations to reduce risk of communicable disease exposures to patients and TMs.
- Rounds on units/departments to observe compliance with infection prevention policies/procedures and provide just in time coaching (e.g. Disinfection processes, hand hygiene and PPE)
- Participates on environment of care and clinical rounds as assigned
CDC Public Health Advisor
Caduceus Healthcare
Newark, NJ
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Under guidance of the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ) assisted the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) CDC Quarantine station, to provide guidance to passengers based on information related to the prevention of communicable diseases especially COVID19.
- Conducted global testing order and global vaccine order to ensure airline compliance and federal mandate.
- Conducted epidemiological investigations by interviewing newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases.
- Performed IPC practices, screening and visual inspections on travelers to ensure public safety upon entering the United States.
- Utilized CDC Quarantine Reporting Activity System to report communicable diseases.
- Collaborated with State/Local Health Departments and Quarantine stations to analyze and prevent the spread of communicable disease.
CDC Public Health Advisor
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Newark, NJ
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Under guidance of the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ) assisted the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) CDC Quarantine station, to provide guidance to passengers based on information related to the prevention of communicable diseases especially COVID19.
- Conducted global testing order and global vaccine order to ensure airline compliance and federal mandate.
- Conducted epidemiological investigations by interviewing newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases.
- Performed IPC practices, screening and visual inspections on travelers to ensure public safety upon entering the United States.
- Utilized CDC Quarantine Reporting Activity System to report communicable diseases
- Collaborated with State/Local Health Departments and Quarantine stations to analyze and prevent the spread of communicable disease.
Registration/Medical Scribe
VNA Central Of New Jersey
Monmouth County, NJ
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Processed registration for COVID-19 Vaccinations.
- Utilized electronic health records to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Scanned and filed medical records in alphabetical order to maintain organized and up-to-date filing system.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts.
Health Home Navigator
Catholic Health
Buffalo, NY
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Linked Patients to community-based resources for better quality of life.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Managing a high-volume workload within deadline-driven environment.
- Care coordinated with local health providers to provide program referrals for patients.
- Developed care plan based on provider treatment plan, evidence-based chronic care guidelines and patient and family goals for patient.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans and referrals.
Conversion and Project Planning Intern
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY, New York
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Part of team of ten public health student volunteers for National Healthcare Decision Day.
- Constructed a healthcare research proxy assessment tool for patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
- Proposed methods to collect, store, and analyze data from community and volunteer recruitment events with Excel and Stata.
- Assisted and presented a 40-page evaluation proposal for advance care planning.
- Conducted site assessments to perform field epidemiology of susceptible communicable diseases within the community.
Pharmacy Medical Volunteer
Catholic Health: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Buffalo, NY
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Devoted over 240 hours in rotation with pharmacy and surgical units.
- Developed understanding of patient medications by learning from pharmacy technicians.
- Shadowed nursing aides and observed treatment to patients.
- Developed strong communication skills by communicating with 40 patients in order to provide their needs.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2022
Master of Advanced Study - Public Health
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Health And Human Services
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY05-2014
Skills
- Health Education
- R Studio
- SQL
- SAS Programming
- French/ Haitian Creole Fluency
- Data Analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Public Health Surveillance
- Disease Prevention
- Microsoft Office
- Epidemiology
- Adaptability
- Quality Improvement
- Communication
- Prevention Techniques
- Infection Control
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible & Adaptable
Certification
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing by John Hopkins University
- UB Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice - May 2022
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute (IS-100, 200, 700,800)
- Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Training (CDC/DGMQ)
- CDC Teaming up against healthcare associated infection training
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2026
CDC Public Health Advisor
Caduceus Healthcare
03.2022 - 07.2022
CDC Public Health Advisor
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
01.2021 - 03.2022
Registration/Medical Scribe
VNA Central Of New Jersey
01.2021 - 03.2022
Conversion and Project Planning Intern
Erie County Medical Center
05.2019 - 09.2019
Health Home Navigator
Catholic Health
09.2017 - 10.2020
Pharmacy Medical Volunteer
Catholic Health: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Public Health -
University At Buffalo
Master of Advanced Study - Public Health
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Health And Human Services
University At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Rockland Community College