Elizabeth Elf
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly Skilled County Public Health Infectious Diseased Surveillance Epidemiologist committed to providing infectious disease department valuable reports to help mitigate the spread and containment of infectious diseases. Proficient in generating programs through qualitative and quantitative assessment. Oversaw the successful data collection and management with focus on ensuring quality assurance with precise and detailed reporting to assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness in county programs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Surveillance Epidemiologist
Florida Department Of Health
03.2023 - Current
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
- Lead investigations into infectious disease Outbreaks.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Authored and presented final after-action reports to identify strengths and challenges as well as recommended corrective changes for future investigations.
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks.
- Determined important variables for each case such as location and severity of outbreak and both laboratory and clinical findings.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory reports.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
Team Lead
Miami Dade County Health Department
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
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- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity, maintain quality standards and achieve department goals and metrics.
Education
Masters in Public Health -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL2019
Skills
- Surveillance
- Group Presentations
- Data Analysis
- Epidemiological Investigation
- Outbreak Case Definition
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Isolation Precautions
- Health Records Management
- Team Meeting Management
- Database Reporting
- Leading Meetings
- Infection Control
- Public Education
- Managing Data
- CDC Policies
- Disease Processes
- Best Practices and Standards
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Report Writing
- Health Department Collaboration
- Infectious Disease Response
- Confidential Records Management
- Epidemiology Surveillance
- Staff Development
- Data Collections
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, E-Clinical Works,
Pclaw, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Time Matters, Power Point, Quickbooks,
Doubletime, Canecare, Calder, Access, Meditech, PACS. Knowledge on E-
filing. BLS/ALS certified. Merlin.
Timeline
Surveillance Epidemiologist
Florida Department Of Health
03.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Miami Dade County Health Department
01.2021 - 02.2022
Masters in Public Health -
Nova Southeastern University
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