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Francisca Hammond

Durham,NC

Summary

Dedicated Optometrist and Population Health Scientist passionate about driving positive change in healthcare outcomes. Known for dedication, creativity, and a strong advocacy for health. Possess valuable research skills and a background in community engagement. Eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to drive positive impact in both clinical and research settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Duke University, Population Health Science
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Participant recruitment and screening efforts for qualitative interviews for the STEPS study.
  • Managed participant data for the STEPS study, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
  • Conducting comprehensive literature reviews to support evidence-based research initiatives and grant writing.
  • Contributing to the preparation of research abstracts and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Summer Intern

Duke University
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for the recruitment of critical care physicians for the Critical Care Health Equity study.
  • Designed and conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with ICU physicians to gather insights on shared decision-making with diverse patients and their families.
  • Performed rapid thematic analysis, ensuring data quality and rigor in identifying key themes related to shared decision-making.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Graduate Research Assistant

Duke University
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Transcription of in-depth qualitative interviews.
  • Developed and refined NVivo codebook structure, facilitating efficient qualitative data analysis.
  • Utilized NVivo software to conduct detailed qualitative analysis of over 40 interview transcripts.
  • Contributed to the development of research proposals, securing funding for critical projects.

Resident Optometrist

EyeSmith Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Examined, diagnosed, and managed refractive errors, low vision patients, binocular vision disorders, pathological and psychopathological disorders of the eye.
  • Coordinated and consulted with other hospitals to co-manage patients from the facility.
  • Assisted in the organization of rural and urban eye screenings and outreaches.
  • Assisted in the development of policies and procedures that are consistent with industry standards.
  • Oversaw daily operations of an eye clinic, ensuring seamless workflow and high-quality patient care, while supervising and coordinating the activities of a multidisciplinary team of employees.

Teaching and Research Assistant

University Of Cape Coast
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Conducted independent primary and secondary source research to support the principal investigator's research objectives.
  • Assisted with patient recruitment, data collection, and maintaining research protocols as a field assistant on the Ghana Glaucoma Study Pilot Project.
  • Assisted course instructors in the teaching, development and planning of courses.
  • Supervised and assessed clinical students during their clinical rotations.
  • Coordinated and facilitated research workshops and seminars.

Education

Master of Science - Population Health Science

Duke University
Durham, NC
05-2025

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
09-2019

Skills

  • Informed consent
  • Good Clinical Practices
  • Experienced in REDCap database management and research data collection protocols
  • Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration
  • Great team player and tolerance for diverse views and ideas
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
  • Proficient in statistical analysis and data visualization using SAS, R, SPSS, and Excel
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, including research documentation and presentation
  • Proven ability to develop and implement research strategies while maintaining rigorous attention to detail
  • Experience in managing multiple concurrent research projects while meeting deadlines

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Duke University, Population Health Science
08.2024 - 05.2025

Summer Intern

Duke University
05.2024 - 08.2024

Graduate Research Assistant

Duke University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Resident Optometrist

EyeSmith Center
01.2021 - 06.2023

Teaching and Research Assistant

University Of Cape Coast
08.2019 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Population Health Science

Duke University

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Cape Coast

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