Performed environmental cleaning and disinfection to reduce the risk of infection among adults with developmental disability living in Valley Village group homes
Monitor and record the health and behaviors of Valley Village group home residents to be accessed and addressed with a Valley Village licensed nurse or behavioral therapist
Assisted Valley Village group home residents in practicing and maintaining good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection in the group home
Communicated with Valley Village group home care providers and supervisors regarding the specific needs and recommendations of group home residents
Informed and protected group home residents' rights
Complied with HIPPA in protecting group home residents' sensitive medical records
Graduate Research Assistant
California State University, Northridge
09.2023 - Current
Designed a questionnaire to collect data on a research project focused on faculty preparedness in an active shooter situation on campus
Developed a plan for data collection and analysis as part of submitting the research study to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Composed an abstract for the proposed research study and presentation of the study components to the research team
Produced an adult informed consent document that communicates the purpose and methods of the current research study to a general audience of potential participants with appropriate and accessible descriptions of the study components throughout
Involved in a comprehensive literature review and write-up of prior relevant studies
Volunteer
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2019
Collaborated with nurses by assisting in tasks such as delivering lab samples, picking up patient prescriptions, and bringing medical equipment
Cooperated with the floor secretary in answering phone calls and incoming patient call lights
Contributed to patient satisfaction in quality of care
Transported discharged patients from the hospital
Education
M.P.H. - Applied Epidemiology
California State University, Northridge
B.S. - Health Science
California State University Channel Islands
Skills
Proficiency in Statical Software (SPSS, STATA, SAS)
Public Health Research
Epidemiology & Biostatistical Methods
Collecting, Analyzing, & Data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Residential Care
Patient Care
Infection Control Practices
Monitoring/Recording Health & Behaviors
HIPPA Compliance
Communication
Collaboration
Time management
Organization
Certification
Infection Control Certified, American Health Training, 09/24
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 03/24