Jessica Rafetto
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dynamic and organized public health professional with a Master of Public Health and clinical expertise as a registered nurse. Over five years of diverse experience in clinical care, health education, and program management, effectively engaging with various populations. Proficient in managing and evaluating health education programs, as well as collecting, managing, and analyzing program data. Actively seeking a part-time, remote opportunity in the public health or health education sector to leverage skills and contribute to community well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Community Data Intern
Broadstret Institute
Milwaukee, WI
06.2026 - Current
- Design and implement a targeted community health project focused on Maternal and Infant Health, utilizing data-guided decision-making to address regional health disparities.
- Conduct comprehensive community health assessments to identify priority areas, allocate resources efficiently, and advocate for vulnerable populations.
- Manage project deliverables independently in a fully remote, virtual environment, balancing collaborative priority-setting with 2–8 hours of weekly independent research and development.
Children's Ministry Director
New City Fellowship
El Paso, TX
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Created bimonthly volunteer schedule for children's ministry volunteers
- Ensured volunteer coverage and curriculum was in place for weekly church service
- Lead a team of 10 volunteers through a seamless transition to a new service location.
- Initiated digitalization of curriculum, streamlining access for all volunteers
Red Cross Volunteer
Army Public Health Nursing Department
Fort Bliss, TX
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Conducted outbound patient calls to confirm appointments and communicate pre-visit instructions.
- Conducted literature review of current best practices related to adolescent vaping prevention and cessation to be used for future program development.
- Performed inspections of childcare facilities to ensure health and safety regulations are met.
Program Coordinator
Oak Ridge Institute For Science and Education
Fort Sam Houston, TX
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Coordinated pilot testing of health education program among over 4,000 Active Duty Soldiers, resulting in continuation of program and implementation to three new sites.
- Responsible for collecting, maintaining, managing, and cleaning of all participant data, including survey results, height, weight, physical fitness test scores, and Fitbit data.
- Served as liaison between multiple program stakeholders, spanning multiple government offices in three distinct geographical locations, resulting in improved communication and greater stakeholder buy-in.
Patient & Caregiver Services Intern
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Silver Spring, MD
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Planned and conducted telephone focus groups with 38 pulmonary hypertension patients.
- Designed survey to assess psychosocial and disease management needs of pulmonary hypertension patients.
- Analyzed focus group and survey data to determine future programming needs.
Graduate Research Assistant
Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, Department of Prevention and Community Health
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted with participant recruitment, eligibility screening, data entry, data analysis and IRB submissions for multiple research studies.
- Supervised two undergraduate research assistants.
OB Coordinator/RN
Capital Women’s Care
Frederick, MD
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Obtained detailed medical and social history of new obstetric patients to determine needed medical and social services.
- Delivered comprehensive prenatal education to patients regarding gestational milestones, nutrition, and fetal development.
- Counseled patients on abnormal lab results and appropriate follow-up needed.
Clinical Staff Nurse
United States Army Nurse Corps, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for 3-5 patients per shift, worked on medical surgical unit and postpartum unit .
- Served as unit’s infection control representative; increased the unit’s infection control practice compliance by 22% by conducting multiple in-services on infection control policies and practices.
- Taught discharge education classes for postpartum unit, consisting of 2-10 patients that resulted in patients’ increased knowledge and confidence in caring for self and newborn.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion
The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University
Washington, DCBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SCSkills
- Program evaluation
- Health education
- Project Management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Report Writing
- Data management
- Qualitative Research
- Literature Review
Certification
- Certified in Public Health, National Board of Public Health Examiners
- Certified Health Education Specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- Data Analysis Professional Certificate, Grow with Google
Timeline
Remote Community Data Intern
Broadstret Institute
06.2026 - Current
Red Cross Volunteer
Army Public Health Nursing Department
01.2026 - 05.2026
Children's Ministry Director
New City Fellowship
03.2025 - 05.2026
Program Coordinator
Oak Ridge Institute For Science and Education
02.2015 - 12.2016
Patient & Caregiver Services Intern
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
05.2014 - 12.2014
Graduate Research Assistant
Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, Department of Prevention and Community Health
01.2014 - 12.2014
OB Coordinator/RN
Capital Women’s Care
07.2012 - 08.2013
Clinical Staff Nurse
United States Army Nurse Corps, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2011
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion
The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Medical University of South Carolina