SPSS
LORETTA MORGAN
Manassas,VA
Summary
Experienced Public Health Professional with a diverse background in designing effective interventions for infectious disease prevention through emergency management. Proficient in program planning and implementation strategies aimed at enhancing employee wellness. Skilled in conducting comprehensive needs assessments and proficient in data collection and analysis techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Promotion Intern
Fairfax County Health Department
Fairfax, VA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded a hypertension intervention through conducting a needs assessment for over 40 participants and led a point of contact interview.
- Experienced in conducting literature reviews and data analysis to support evidence-based program development.
- Experienced in health program planning, implementation and evaluation for over 22,000 employees.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and vendors to develop and implement impactful employee health lifestyle programs aimed at enhancing overall well-being.
- Developed customized wellness initiatives covering physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and mental health support.
- Created and distributed health promotion materials.
Graduate Resident Advisor
George Mason University
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Experienced in cultivating relationships with key partners and stakeholders to enhance health awareness among individual students in the building.
- Designed and executed action plans for hosting events and activities aimed at fostering community engagement and promoting available resources for physical and mental health.
- Explores collaborative opportunities with organizations sharing similar missions or programs to expand the reach of the organization and support community needs effectively.
Patient Access Representative
Inova Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Accurately registered an average of 30 patients daily, collected and verified demographic and insurance information, and entered data into EPIC
- Collaborated with clinical staff, nurses, and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow and timely access to care.
- Reduced financial loss through diligent monitoring of outstanding balances and proactive collection efforts with patients and insurers.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and ensured the confidentiality and security of patient information
Case and Contact Tracer
Institute for Public Health Innovations
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Played a pivotal role in developing and implementing comprehensive COVID-19 emergency preparedness plans.
- Led efforts to ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, including mask mandates, social distancing guidelines, and sanitation procedures.
- Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to establish effective communication channels and response strategies.
- Successfully managed resources and logistics to mitigate risks and maintain business continuity during the pandemic.
- Adapted quickly to evolving regulations and guidelines, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in navigating unprecedented challenges.
Pharmacy Technician
Giant Pharmacy
Alexandria
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared an average of 120 medications for patients and received and verified the prescriptions price and filled prescriptions
- Assisted with insurance claims processing, provided exceptional customer service, and stocking and pricing of medications in inventory and trained a team of 2 newly hired pharmacy technicians
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08.2021
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening and Empathy
- Confidentiality and Ethics
- Health Education and Promotion
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Community Needs Assessment
- Program Planning
- Resource Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Conducted the first ever needs assessment for a hypertension program with the wellness department.
- Implemented wall-mounted paper systems to enhance efficiency in workflow management.
Software
SAS
VEDSS
RedCAP
Certification
FEMA -Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
FEMA - National Incident Management System
Timeline
Health Promotion Intern
Fairfax County Health Department
09.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Resident Advisor
George Mason University
05.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Access Representative
Inova Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
Case and Contact Tracer
Institute for Public Health Innovations
11.2021 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Giant Pharmacy
05.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Public Health
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
George Mason University