Elizabeth Sclater
Summary
BSN Nurse with experience in multiple public health, epidemiology, and hospital settings. Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills and solid work ethic have applied to an array of professional responsibilities and engendered trust among patients, peers and health care professionals. Versatility in healthcare and congregate settings. Other strengths include flexibility, teaching, adapting to changes and policies in public health landscapes, and precision in data collection and reporting. Seeking opportunities to apply current skill sets and expand to new environments and professional roles.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Epidemiology Nurse
SC Department of Public Health
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted case investigations of 70+ reportable conditions in a 12 county region in SC to identify cases, risk assessments exposures, provide education and guidance and put into place mitigation strategies.
- Led community surveillance and outbreak responses—collaborated with healthcare providers, labs, schools, and congregate settings.
- Participated in the development, implementation, and evaluation of response plans including guidance, contact management, environmental assessments and mitigation.
- Collected and transported clinical specimens to the Public Health Laboratory for case detection and outbreak investigations; participated in vaccine clinics as needed.
- Led formal Epidemiology presentations to stakeholders and reporting providers including Hospitals, primary care provider offices and school districts, and universities.
- Responsible for guidance of new staff and mentoring BSN nursing students in Epi practices.
- Met preparation requirements to participate in Medical Needs Shelter (MNS) operations, maintaining nursing competencies in IM, SQ, ID injection techniques, oral medication administration, and emergency response skills (First Aid, CPR, AED).
- Served in weekly epidemiological on-call rotations to ensure accurate and rapid public health response to emerging immediate and urgent issues.
- Proficient in use of Simon, Scion, Canva, Power point, Epic, Excel.
COVID RN Case Investigator
SC Department of Public Health
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Investigated cases and identified contacts meeting probable case status per clinical criteria with epidemiological linkage.
- Provided up-to-date CDC guidance on quarantining, isolation, and vaccination to cases, contacts, schools, daycare's, and other congregate settings (e.g., long-term care, group homes, shelters, jails).
- Adapted to regular changes in process guidelines and guidance, changes in response to surges in infection numbers. Maintained flexibility in assisting the needs of our team, community members and partners.
- Offered information and guidance on outbreak identification and reporting procedures for positive cases to various facilities and partners, including schools, local Departments of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN), and jails.
- Performed audits of staff work to ensure completeness and accuracy for CDC reporting.
Home School Educator and Coordinator
Self-employeed
08.2009 - 12.2021
- Designed and implemented individualized instruction for three children at all levels of K-12, including lesson plans, concepts, skills, activities to drive participation, mastery and retention of state-mandated education and curriculum standards and goals in all core subject areas.
- Regularly assessed student abilities, needs, interests, and learning styles in order to modify plans and adjust teaching methods to be flexible in response to changing student needs.
Public Health Nurse Liaison
Children's Rehabilitative Services. Department of Health and Environmental Control
11.1999 - 08.2001
- Served as Comprehensive Care coordinator for clients with complex health care needs and concerns. Provided health education, guidance and tracked goals to maximize wellness.
- Collaborated on the medical/nursing team in planning, coordination setup and running of pediatric metabolic and endocrine clinics in multiple counties in South Carolina. Case managed families of clients in both short-term and long-term health management and wellness goals.
Account Executive/ Representative
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution
09.1988 - 06.1999
- Managed over 75 accounts, collaborating with management to set monthly, yearly, client and product focused SBO while also meeting set objectives to acquire new business clients.
- Utilized skills of initiative, creativity, time management, problem-solving, flexibility and effective communication to meet monthly sales objectives.
- Exceeded sales targets consistently by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for clients.
Public Health Nurse
DeKalb County Board of Health. Atlanta, GA.
07.1997 - 02.1999
- Provided health services to culturally diverse areas in Doraville, Georgia. Worked with a diverse team of language interpreters for effective communication of health assessments and teaching of clients.
- Made regular home visits, performing and documenting Medicaid reimbursed detailed neonatal physicals, postpartum assessments, breastfeeding teaching and 6—12 month developmental, family, and environmental checks.
- Made team-based community visits to various culturally diverse community centers. Set up and worked in mobile vaccination clinics around the Atlanta area.
Staff Registered Nurse II — Step Down Telemetry
Crawford Long Hospital of Emory University
04.1996 - 07.1997
- Performed detailed assessment, telemetry monitoring and treatment of patients with chest pain, dysrhythmia, acute and chronic CHF, post-MI, and other cardiac issues.
- Cared for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization treatments. Did extensive teaching on cardiac risk factors and disease management for patients and families.
Staff Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.1995 - 04.1996
- Performed detailed daily assessment and management of assigned patient loads.
- Med Surg Areas covered on the floor included thoracic, Neuro, GI, GU, Ortho, Oral, Plastics, ENT, Trauma, and general surgery.
- Monitored patients with chest tubes, trachs, bladder irrigation, Tpn, PPN CvL, Picc lines, PP and feeding tubes.
Education
BS in Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism: Public Relations And Ad Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08-1988
Skills
- Outbreak investigation
- Medical record review
- Infectious disease management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Data collection and management
- Epidemiological analysis
- Disease surveillance
- Environmental health awareness
- Computer literacy and data entry
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Epidemiology Nurse
SC Department of Public Health
04.2022 - Current
COVID RN Case Investigator
SC Department of Public Health
07.2020 - 03.2022
Home School Educator and Coordinator
Self-employeed
08.2009 - 12.2021
Public Health Nurse Liaison
Children's Rehabilitative Services. Department of Health and Environmental Control
11.1999 - 08.2001
Public Health Nurse
DeKalb County Board of Health. Atlanta, GA.
07.1997 - 02.1999
Staff Registered Nurse II — Step Down Telemetry
Crawford Long Hospital of Emory University
04.1996 - 07.1997
Staff Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.1995 - 04.1996
Account Executive/ Representative
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution
09.1988 - 06.1999
BS in Nursing
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism: Public Relations And Ad Management
University of South Carolina
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