Karla Cortes-Espinoza
Laredo,TX
Summary
Accomplished public health professional with a track record of contributing to research and community health initiatives at UT Health Houston and other institutions. Excelled in data analysis and public education, leveraging computer skills and adaptability. Proven success in enhancing access to healthcare services and advancing reproductive health knowledge.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Intern
Culture of Health-Advancing together
Laredo, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the research.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase access to contraceptives and other reproductive health services in underserved areas.
- Participated in research initiatives related to reproductive health topics such as endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome.
- Provided public health education on reproductive health, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.
Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
Laredo, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate, culturally relevant activities to engage students in learning Spanish.
- Gave feedback on assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, presentations. related to Spanish classes.
- Assisted Spanish-speaking students in developing their conversational and written language skills in Spanish.
Student Intern
City of Laredo Health Department
Laredo, TX
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Participated in trainings related to disease investigation, epidemiology, and contact tracing methods.
- Participated in research activities related to clinical trials, epidemiology studies.
- Analyzed data from surveillance systems concerning epidemiology trends within a population.
- Participated in trainings related to waterborne disease investigation, environmental epidemiology, and water quality monitoring methods.
- Provided health education to local community members on topics such as nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Developed educational materials to be used in patient teaching sessions.
- Educated patients on techniques such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and diet modification.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop educational plans for diabetic patients.
Student Researcher
UT Health Houston
Laredo, TX
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Engaged in the 'GET PHIT BOOTCAMP' collaborative project involving UT Health Houston, Texas A&M International University, and other academic institutions.
- This initiative focuses on equipping students with proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge tools within the realm of public health informatics. Participants learn to employ software tools for the analysis and organization of data sourced from healthcare systems and other public entities.
- Contributed to a research endeavor with four peers, investigating the correlation between ethnicity and the onset of gestational diabetes in African American mothers. Our team's presentation secured the second position in a competition featuring eleven teams. Our findings revealed no discernible link between ethnicity and gestational diabetes. Nevertheless, we unearthed several influential factors impacting GDM development, including food deserts, socioeconomic status, transportation accessibility, racial disparities, inadequate healthcare access, and various other variables.
- Employed a diverse array of software applications and tools to enhance operational efficiency and performance optimization.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of intricate datasets through the use of SQL queries, Excel spreadsheets, Tableau visualization software, and other reporting utilities.
Internship Student
City of Laredo Health Department
Laredo, TX
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Evaluated existing surveillance systems used by public health programs.
- Maintained a database of client information using electronic health records systems Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Created and distributed organizational documents, including letters, memos, forms, spreadsheets, databases, charts, graphs, and other reports.
- Organized community outreach events focused on raising awareness about diabetes prevention and management strategies.
Education
Public Health
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12-2024
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing Studies
Laredo College
Laredo, TX12-2022
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Project Support
- Data collection processes
- Organization
- Community Outreach
- Computer Skills
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Data collection
Certification
- IS-909: COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS IMPLEMENTING SIMPLE ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONEIS-909: COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS IMPLEMENTING SIMPLE ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Issued Apr 2023
- IS-235.C: EMERGENCY PLANNINGIS-235.C: EMERGENCY PLANNING
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
Issued Apr 2023
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI)
Issued September 2024
- Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100 FEMA
- Issued Sep 2024
Accomplishments
- Receipent of Dr.D Hachar Undergraduate and Research scholarship
I create a research analyzing the factors that affect gynecological wellness on Latina women,specially when they are sexually active. Collecting information through surveys and analyzing existent articles.
Timeline
Student Intern
Culture of Health-Advancing together
08.2024 - Current
Student Intern
City of Laredo Health Department
08.2024 - 10.2024
Student Researcher
UT Health Houston
07.2024 - 07.2024
Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Internship Student
City of Laredo Health Department
02.2024 - 04.2024
- IS-909: COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS IMPLEMENTING SIMPLE ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONEIS-909: COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS IMPLEMENTING SIMPLE ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Issued Apr 2023
- IS-235.C: EMERGENCY PLANNINGIS-235.C: EMERGENCY PLANNING
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
Issued Apr 2023
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI)
Issued September 2024
- Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100 FEMA
- Issued Sep 2024
Public Health
Texas A&M International University
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing Studies
Laredo College
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