Felicia Stegall
Troy,TN
Summary
Dynamic Disease Intervention Specialist with expertise in outbreak investigation and health promotion. Known for effective communication and collaboration, driving targeted interventions to enhance community health outcomes. Also certified in phlebotomy and licensed limited xray tech.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Disease Intervention Specialist 2
Tennessee Department Of Health
Union City, TN
01.1997 - Current
- Developed and implemented targeted intervention strategies to reduce disease transmission rates.
- Conducted disease surveillance to identify and monitor outbreaks within community populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases.
- Provided education and resources to individuals regarding prevention and treatment options for infectious diseases.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in disease investigation techniques.
- Analyzed epidemiological data to inform public health initiatives and policy recommendations.
- Coordinated outreach campaigns to promote vaccination and health screening programs in underserved communities.
- Led multidisciplinary teams in response efforts during public health emergencies, enhancing community preparedness initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development of comprehensive disease intervention strategies.
- Strengthened collaboration between local health departments and other agencies involved in disease intervention efforts.
- Maintained current knowledge on relevant public health topics through attending conferences, workshops, and professional development sessions.
- Transported patients to and from public health centers and other medical facilities.
- Safeguarded community health with thorough monitoring of environmental conditions related to disease outbreaks.
- Conducted field investigative activities to locate and refer for examination people suspected of having specific diseases.
- Optimized resource allocation through monitoring program performance, evaluating results, and recommending improvements as needed.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making necessary adjustments to further improve disease control and prevention strategies.
- Obtained blood and pharyngeal samples from patients.
- Supported policy development efforts through providing expert recommendations based on comprehensive data analysis.
- Provided support during emergency situations through active participation in preparedness exercises and trainings.
- Managed outbreak investigations effectively by gathering data, analyzing trends, and implementing control measures.
- Established trust with affected individuals through empathetic communication, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism during personal interactions.
- Increased access to preventative services by establishing partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.
- Enhanced program efficiency by developing streamlined processes for case management and follow-up activities.
- Improved community health by identifying and investigating cases of communicable diseases, implementing appropriate interventions.
- Delivered educational presentations at health fairs, schools, community-based organizations and local, state, and national conferences.
- Enhanced public awareness about disease prevention through conducting community outreach programs and workshops.
- Developed targeted interventions by utilizing epidemiological data analysis techniques to identify high-risk populations or areas for specific diseases.
- Facilitated training sessions for fellow Disease Intervention Specialists to share best practices and improve overall team effectiveness.
- Ensured accurate documentation of case information in compliance with state and federal guidelines, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Reduced disease transmission by providing education and counseling to individuals at risk for infection or transmission.
- Promoted timely treatment by coordinating with healthcare providers and ensuring prompt reporting of diagnosed cases.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Updated treatment plans on a monthly basis with the latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin12-1995
Skills
- Outbreak investigation
- Infectious disease control
- Environmental health assessment
- Infection control measures
- Health promotion strategies
- Disease prevention programs
- Emergency response planning
- Data collection and management
- Risk communication
- Collaboration
- Patient education
- Confidentiality
- Intervention planning
- Patient education
- Managing records
- Teamwork
- Staff training
- Team building
- Coaching
- Training
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Time management abilities
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Multitasking
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Self-motivation
- Self-motivation
- Professional demeanor
- Communication
- Effective communication
- Staff networking
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Program innovation
- Conflict resolution
- Confidentiality
- Motivational interviewing
- Originality and creativity
- Analytical thinking
- Desktop and laptop computers
- CPR/AED
- Visiting patient homes
- Work prioritization
- Schedule coordination
- Patient education
- Schedule coordination
- Computer proficiency
- Community engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Visiting patient homes
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
- Achieved STI case closures through effectively helping with DIS that had cases back logged due to high morbidity rates
Certification
- Licensed X-ray tech - 6/2003-till present
- Phlebotomist Jackson State Community College - 8/2018-till present
Timeline
Disease Intervention Specialist 2
Tennessee Department Of Health
01.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Tennessee At Martin
STI Manager of the Year 2025
I was nominated STI Manager of the Year 2025 at the state DIS meeting in Nashville in November 2025. I was nominated for this award for my years of work in the STI/HIV program. Those that nominated me where impressed with my years of service, my frequent interaction/working side by side in the field with my DIS, the outcomes of the West Region in our STI performance and rates meeting the program standards, and my attitude/personality in my work and toward others ( ex my willingness to help anyone and my prompt response to assigned tasks and reports).