Ella Videgla RN BSN
Summary
Registered Nurse currently pursuing a Master of Public Health, seeking opportunities to apply and further develop academic training in global and public health. Passionate about making a meaningful impact in areas such as infectious disease, disaster and humanitarian response, maternal and child health, mental health, and health policy.
Guided by a health systems–strengthening approach, with a strong interest in the development and support of the global nursing workforce. Motivated to contribute to impactful work while gaining hands-on, practical experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Master of Public Health Intern
Medecins Sans Frontieres
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Contributed to the development and revision of evidence-based nursing procedures and protocols, with a focus on intensive care practices and clinical communication processes (handovers, ward rounds).
- Assisted in designing a Nursing Standard Assessment Tool to evaluate and improve nursing quality across diverse mission contexts.
- Translated key nursing resources from English to French, ensuring consistency and accessibility within MSF’s multilingual environment.
- Supported the coordination and production of MSF’s intersectional nursing newsletter by editing, curating, and organizing content to enhance internal communication and knowledge sharing.
Burn/Trauma Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered advanced critical care to patients with severe burns, traumatic injuries, and complex medical conditions, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols.
- Monitored and managed ventilators, hemodynamic devices, and wound care techniques, including advanced burn dressing and graft management.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care by collaborating with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, post-discharge care, and wound care management to promote recovery and prevent complications.
Public Health Intern
SANRU
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the development and implementation of public health programs targeting infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, in alignment with organizational goals.
- Conducted data collection and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of TB and malaria prevention and treatment initiatives, contributing to evidence-based improvements.
- Visited rural health clinics to assess healthcare delivery, support community-based interventions, and strengthen local capacity for managing infectious diseases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate health education campaigns focused on disease prevention and treatment in underserved communities.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
NORC at the University of Chicago
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted interviews with individuals exposed to COVID-19, gathering critical information to trace potential transmission chains.
- Educated contacts on quarantine protocols, symptom monitoring, and available resources to minimize community spread.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of cases in compliance with data privacy regulations and public health guidelines.
- Collaborated with public health officials to ensure timely communication and coordination of containment efforts.
Intern for the Office on the Initiative on the Holocaust and Civic-Responsibility
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked closely with Museum staff to get more information on past and current Bringing the Lessons Home Alumni
- Created polls and hosted meetings to receive input on programs that Alumni would like to see offered at the Museum
- Maintained contact between the museum senior staff and past alumni
- Created a database to bring both past and present Bringing Lessons Alumni together
Legislative Intern
Maryland House of Delegate
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Conducted policy research and drafted memos on legislative issues to support informed decision-making by Delegates.
- Assisted in drafting, reviewing, and tracking legislation, ensuring alignment with constituent priorities and policy objectives.
- Attended committee hearings, legislative sessions, and community events to take notes and prepare detailed reports for legislative staff.
- Responded to constituent inquiries and concerns, providing information on legislative processes and connecting them with appropriate resources.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Ecole Des Hautes Etudes En Santé Publique
Rennes, France07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Maryland12-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Maryland05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kent, Canterbury
Canterbury, United Kingdom06-2020
Skills
- R Programming
- Stata Programming
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership skills
- Project coordination
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Zarma
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Master of Public Health Intern
Medecins Sans Frontieres
04.2025 - 08.2025
Burn/Trauma Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Washington Hospital Center
07.2023 - 08.2024
Public Health Intern
SANRU
05.2022 - 08.2022
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
NORC at the University of Chicago
08.2020 - 04.2021
Intern for the Office on the Initiative on the Holocaust and Civic-Responsibility
United States Memorial Holocaust Museum
06.2019 - 08.2019
Legislative Intern
Maryland House of Delegate
01.2019 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
Ecole Des Hautes Etudes En Santé Publique
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kent, Canterbury