Melanie Kamuesa
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Public Health Staff Liaison
The College Of Physicians Of Philadelphia
04.2023 - Current
- Planning and implementation of the Section’s scheduled events
- Organize Public Health Grand Rounds and Population Spotlight Events
- Organizes and coordinates logistics of Section’s monthly Steering Committee meetings, and meetings of the Sub-Committee and partnering collaborators Creation of new initiatives to educate on public health issues, increase collaboration in region, and engage community
- Organizes and coordinates health matters workshops with stakeholders
- Assists the Section, its Chair and members in managing finances, membership, and communications; maintain timely communications with Section members and partner organizations; creates and disseminates monthly newsletter for the Section
- Handles administrative paperwork and logistics for events
- Reviews and updates Section membership renewals
- Communicate and market public health-related event information to relevant organizations (e.g., monthly newsletters and social media)
- Draft quarterly reports for the College’s Board of Trustees
- Collaborates with College staff, as appropriate, in grant writing and other efforts to obtain funds to support Section activities.
- Assists the Director of Public Health in advancing public health initiatives separate from Helps in outreach to local NGOs and public health agencies
- Coordinates, attends, and assists with meetings on behalf of the Director of Public Health, as necessary
- Edits and moderates content on the History of Vaccines social media platforms
- Drafting annual white paper on a public health topic
- Attends professional organization meetings, along with the Director of Public Health, to foster professional relationships and build networks
Fitness Instructor
Merion Cricket Club
09.2022 - Current
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
- Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Assisted in recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates and providing feedback on their suitability for specific roles within fitness center.
- Enhanced gym safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and ensuring proper maintenance procedures.
- Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
Lead Acute Care Disease Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Department Of Health And Human Services
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Lead Covid-19 Disease Intervention Specialist for Acute care, Long-term care and homeless shelters facilities.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Obtain required epidemiological information following receipt of disease reports within appropriate timeframe by completing disease-specific reports, and performing data entry reports to MCOPH, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance and investigations of reported infectious diseases in order to identify risk factors and provide appropriate infection control recommendations to limit and prevent such morbidity
- Provide written and verbal summaries, reports, and issue briefs on investigations to MCOPH, PADOH, and other public health partners;
- Review reported cases of IDE in Montgomery County to identify disease trends and utilize various tracking mechanisms to identify clusters and/or outbreaks.
- Support Division of Communicable Disease Control by investigating and conducting follow-up (including contact tracing, partner notification, etc.) for communicable and non-communicable diseases including Monkey Pox, COVID-19, STDs, and Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI's) primarily by phone although some face-to-face contact may be necessary;
- Follow standard operating procedures and supervisory guidance to identify public health needs and develop appropriate public health action plans for exposed persons to prevent and/or reduce spread of disease;
- Educate and counsel individuals, families, community, and public health partners on disease information, transmission, testing, and prevention methods. This includes participating in community events and health fairs;
- Refer patients and their contacts to seek follow-up treatment, case management, and other social services, as needed;
- Maintain in-depth knowledge on reportable IDE infections by reviewing professional literature and by attending, when feasible/appropriate, seminars, courses, and conferences;
- Develop and maintain knowledge of communicable and non-communicable disease areas to ensure communicable disease team can take proper action on any reportable disease or condition both during normal work hours and after hours through 24/7 on-call system;
- Prepare and deliver educational materials, social media, and web contact to professional and public groups in order to maintain awareness and understanding of infectious disease;
- On rotational basis with other qualified Office of Public Health/Health and Human Services staff members, provides 24/7/365 communicable disease epidemiology and public health consultative service;
- Participate in coordinated response activities during public health emergencies; also will complete other related duties as required by MCOPH management.
Research Interviewer
Public Health Management Corporation
05.2021 - 03.2022
- COVID Self-Testing through Rapid Network Distribution study
- Assisted with project planning and execution of research.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone questionnaires to obtain study information.
- Developed fact sheets, graphs and tables to analyze and summarize survey data.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
Heart and Vascular ICU Patient Care Associate
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol
- Assist with care of post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Performed BLS/CPR on codes
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as blood pressure screening, Blood draws, specimen collection or communicable disease screening.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Complied and practiced with health and safety programs issued by Joint commission
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assists with treatments ordered by physician and supervised by Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assists with bedside procedures such as chest tubes and central line insertions
- Performs EKG's specimen collections, blood draws, Foley catheter removal and other duties directed by RN
- Assist in stabilizing post-op patients
Global Solutions Lab Participant
Global Education Motivators/ United Nations
07.2015 - 07.2015
- Increased understanding of global dynamics, world resources, human trends and needs, and options for humanity’s success
- Learned design science and how to apply it to global and local problems
- Developed viable strategies for improving well being of humanity and achieving one or more of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals*
- Increased public’s understanding of these issues through disseminating strategies as widely as possible
- Served as incubator and growing force for developing and disseminating design science techniques for complex problem solving and development of viable solutions to world problems
- Learned methodology for changing world.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Management MPH
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science Major & Biology Minor
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA12.2020
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Project Management
- State regulations knowledge
- Decision making
- Multitasking ability
- Multilingual ( English, Afrikaans, Otjiherero, Otjiwambo)
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Lead Public Health Staff Liaison
The College Of Physicians Of Philadelphia
04.2023 - Current
Fitness Instructor
Merion Cricket Club
09.2022 - Current
Lead Acute Care Disease Intervention Specialist
Montgomery County Department Of Health And Human Services
09.2021 - 04.2023
Research Interviewer
Public Health Management Corporation
05.2021 - 03.2022
Heart and Vascular ICU Patient Care Associate
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2021
Global Solutions Lab Participant
Global Education Motivators/ United Nations
07.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Healthcare Management MPH
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science Major & Biology Minor
Chestnut Hill College