Healthcare Professional with a combined experience of (7) seven years in Business, Public Health (Epidemiology), and Nursing with the ability to develop strong connections within community-based populations to maximize outreach and services. Seeking Clinical Research Coordinator role to improve healthcare outcomes that pertain to preventative medicine, infection transmission, medication compliance, and health education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Epidemiologist/ Public Health Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Program/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation
01.2020 - 05.2022
Performed daily surveillance of infectious diseases using Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS), Public Health Surveillance Data Management/ Excel Data Spreadsheet, and Electronic Lab Reporting.
Evaluated and facilitated data cleaning/ daily quality control on data collection of labs and investigational reports.
Initiated investigative reports on infectious disease exposures by interviewing patients and hospitals.
Attended numerous meetings that consisted of epidemiological measures on how infectious diseases are affecting the general population.
Provided education on prevention and control of infectious diseases within the general population.
Identified risk factors that encouraged inoculation of vaccines to the general public.
Maintained communications with hospitals and healthcare providers on positive cases of infectious diseases.
Assisted in the implementation of Public Health systems and health education in local, state, and international settings as it relates to infectious diseases such as but not limited to Cholera, Infectious Tuberculosis, Smallpox, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (Ebola), Diphtheria, Plague, Yellow Fever, Severe Acute Respiratory, Novel or Re-emerging Influenza, and Covid-19.
Surveillance potential Covid-19 cases by assessing and gathering information, while promoting safety protocols that decreases risk of infection to general public by regulating entry into the United States and directly reporting to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Conducted quality checks for all incoming flights arriving from international destinations assuring all passengers showed documentation of negative Covid-19 test and/or designated passengers needing immediate medical attention to local hospitals for further evaluation.
Identified issues/risks relating to unsafe and ineffective practices regarding infectious diseases.
Completed QARS reporting data system of illness/death and follow up protocols that pertains to Public Health programs in Federal, state, and local settings for various and multiple states.
Advised passengers on Public Health protocols and provided recommendations pertaining to Covid-19 cases on quarantine protocols based on state and federal policies and procedures.
Responsible for signing on behalf of Loyal Source Government Services pertaining to IAH badging for new contractors within the CDC Quarantine program.
Staff Nurse
Quantum Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assessed, monitored, treated, and evaluated 15-20 patients per visit.
Maintained, obtained, and recorded patients’ vital signs, intake and output.
Documented data within the EHR related to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes.
Provided Public Health teaching/education to patients based on nursing diagnoses, implemented outcomes, and evaluations pertaining to disease processes.
Proven ability and experience on prevention of infectious disease transmission regarding MRSA, Clostridium Difficile Colitis, Pneumonia, Influenza, and HIV.
Provided wound care to stage I, II, and III ulcers on patients: competent in calcium alginate, foam wound dressing changes, and wound vac dressing changes.
Provided Foley catheter removal and insertion to patients.
Provided colostomy bag cleaning and changing to patients.
Completed lab work (CBC with diff and more) for patients with PICC lines.
Provided PICC care and dressing changes.
Staff Nurse
Park Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, PRN
05.2019 - 12.2019
Assessed, monitored, treated, and evaluated 10-15 patients per shift.
Maintained, obtained, and recorded patients’ vital signs, intake and output.
Documented data within the EHR related to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes.
Provided Public Health teaching/education to patients based on nursing diagnoses, implemented outcomes, and evaluations pertaining to disease processes.
Proven ability and experience on prevention of infectious disease transmission regarding MRSA, Clostridium Difficile Colitis, Pneumonia, Influenza, and HIV.
Completed Foley catheter removal and insertion to patients.
Completed colostomy bag cleaning and changing to patients.
Proficient in IV therapy such as venipuncture and IV-line management.
Staff Nurse
Courtyard Skilled Facility & Rehabilitation, PRN
10.2017 - 01.2018
Assessed, monitored, treated, and evaluated 10-15 patients per shift.
Maintained, obtained, and recorded patients’ vital signs, intake and output.
Documented data within the EHR related to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes.
Provided Public Health teaching/education to patients based on nursing diagnoses, implemented outcomes, and evaluations pertaining to disease processes.
Proven ability and experience on prevention of infectious disease transmission regarding MRSA, Clostridium Difficile Colitis, Pneumonia, Influenza, and HIV.
Provided Foley catheter removal and insertion to patients.
Provided colostomy bag cleaning and changing to patients.
Proficient in IV therapy such as venipuncture and IV-line management.
Branch Manager
Ryder Truck Leasing and Logistics (Management Training Program)
05.2012 - 08.2013
Effectively monitored and utilized branch equipment.
Managed employees to become lead performing branch in Atlanta market for 3 consecutive months.
Increased top line revenue by driving and exceeding marketing goals monthly.
Consistently analyzed Profit and Loss reports.
Managed and controlled NLE report for Atlanta West BU.
Trained new hires for various branch locations.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Science
Southern California University Health Sciences
Whittier, CA
Master of Public Health - undefined
Lamar University
Beaumont, Tx
12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, Texas
08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2010
Skills
Excellent Organizational, Communication Skills with the Ability to Multi-Task and Work Independently
Exceptional Written Skills for Producing Reports
Disease Trend Knowledge Analysis
Health Education/ Teaching
Solid Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
Highly Proficient in Relevant Computer Applications (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe), Database Software (NEDSS, SPSS, SAS, QARS, EHR)
Remarkably Detail Orientated with a Strong Work Ethic
Highly Motivated and Driven to Succeed
Uncommon Ability to Build Client/Patient Trust Relationships
Timeline
Epidemiologist/ Public Health Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Program/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation
01.2020 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse
Park Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, PRN
05.2019 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse
Quantum Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse
Courtyard Skilled Facility & Rehabilitation, PRN
10.2017 - 01.2018
Branch Manager
Ryder Truck Leasing and Logistics (Management Training Program)
05.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Medical Science
Southern California University Health Sciences
Master of Public Health - undefined
Lamar University
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Epidemiologist at U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of HIV PreventionEpidemiologist at U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of HIV Prevention
Safety Officer & Laboratory Quality Specialist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Division of Viral HepatitisSafety Officer & Laboratory Quality Specialist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Division of Viral Hepatitis
Associate Chief & Director at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PreventionAssociate Chief & Director at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevention