LILA BELARBI
Sterling,VA
Summary
A dynamic healthcare professional recognized for enhancing patient care and outbreak management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, while effectively communicating across diverse populations in four languages.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Covid-19 Case Investigator
Virginia Department of Health/22nd Century technologies
Suffolk, Virginia
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted over 2,087.00 COVID-19 cases investigation within the past two years.
- Led investigation efforts for 50 outbreaks, coordinating communications with nursing homes, long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, developmental disability services, and group homes.
- Analyzed disease transmission patterns, vaccination status, and impact on residents and staff to inform public health actions.
- Analyzed mitigation measures with facilities, discontinued activities, and implemented point prevalence surveys.
- Collected and recorded information obtained from case interviews in the electronic surveillance database (Virginia Electronic Disease Surveillance System VEDSS)
- Reviewed cases identified during investigations to determine if there are enough cases to deem an outbreak.
- Provided CDC guidance to facility (testing, return to work for health care personnel)
- Reported to supervisor and epidemiologists if the case is associated with a congregate or other high-risk settings that require additional public health investigation or intervention using email, Red Cap Survey.
- Collaborated with local agencies to collect evidence and data, facilitating effective case resolutions.
Gastroenterologist
Public Hospital of Laghouat
Laghouat, Algeria
2010 - 2014
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms, and current complaints.
- Ordered and interpreted tests, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, and electrocardiograms.
- Analyzed records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Established the first digestive endoscopy unit in the hospital of Laghouat, located in the Algerian desert, where the Hepato-gastroenterology specialty was almost non-existent, which allowed a large population to benefit from gastroenterology care.
- Performed and explained upper and colonoscopy endoscopy using an Olympus video scope and tissue biopsy when indicated and performed an average of six upper endoscopies and two to three Colonoscopies daily.
- Implemented an appropriate cleaning/disinfection measures for endoscopes and accessories using detergent (e.g., Aldehyde preparations) and autoclave.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions by providing outpatient and inpatient consultations designed for Gastroenterology and liver diseases.
- Performed liver biopsies when needed (using Hepafix needle)
Clinical Medical Assistant
Arlington Clinic Dr. Mushtaq Awan
- Obtained the patients’ medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted with routine check-ups and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens, electrocardiogram.
- Discussed testing results with patients.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patients’ information for billing and insurance filing.
- Performed some office duties, such as microsoft products processing, and created patients’ database.
Education
Associate of Science - Endoscopie Digestive Diagnostique Trainings
Hospital Rangueil
Toulouse, France01-2013
M.D. - Specialized Medical Studies in Gastroenterology
Faculty of Medicine
Algiers, Algeria01-2010
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Blida
Blida, Algeria01-2006
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Commitment/Professionalism
- Strong analytical Skill
- Experienced Medical Professional
- Quadrilingual Healthcare specialist
- Customer Service
- Planning & Prioritizing
- Compliances Knowledge
Certification
- Skills for Effective Communication.
- Patients Privacy, Decision Making.
- Health equity, HIPPA, Cyber Security Awareness, Cultural Humility in Healthcare.
- Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Operating System) QuickBooks Web Browsing Spreadsheet Google Workspace.
Work History
01-2021
Languages
- Arabic
- French
- English
- Amazigh
Timeline
Covid-19 Case Investigator
Virginia Department of Health/22nd Century technologies
09.2021 - 11.2023
Clinical Medical Assistant
Arlington Clinic Dr. Mushtaq Awan
Gastroenterologist
Public Hospital of Laghouat
2010 - 2014
Associate of Science - Endoscopie Digestive Diagnostique Trainings
Hospital Rangueil
M.D. - Specialized Medical Studies in Gastroenterology
Faculty of Medicine
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Blida