Michelle Ray
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in various medical and scientific roles lends expert assessment and monitoring for patients and other professionals. Detail-oriented approach to assessing, tracking and managing various types of healthcare and scientific data. Adept at providing education and information regarding mandated policies and recommended measures.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
University of Colorado
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Adhered to Tri-County Health Department requirements for quarantine/isolation of CU personnel, adjusting to evolving guidance in the interest of enhancing community safety
- Maintained Excel spreadsheets tracking progress for each assigned case, contacting them as needed based on exposure and symptoms
- Supported public health efforts by conducting thorough interviews with confirmed COVID-19 cases
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals during difficult conversations surrounding their potential exposure to COVID19
- Reduced COVID-19 transmission by effectively identifying and contacting exposed individuals
Research Assistant
University of Colorado
09.2004 - 11.2015
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis on samples collected for NIH and FDA approved clinical trials
- Ensured laboratory compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, GLP, and other regulatory requirements
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations and publications
- Mentored junior researchers, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment to develop successful research strategies; aided in the development of 11 different quantification methods
Criminalistics Intern
Adams County Sheriff's Office/Coroner's Office
03.2002 - 12.2002
- Collected, inventoried, and prepared samples from crime scenes and autopsies for testing, observing legal requirements and forensic standards
- Conducted multiple sample analyses, including chemical tests on suspected controlled substances
- Performed crime/death investigations and autopsies alongside county Sheriff's Deputies and Coroner's Investigators, supporting staff members in their daily tasks and reducing workload burden
- Drafted detailed reports and included photographs for crime/death scene documentation for criminal investigations
- Gained valuable experience working with forensic science professionals, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations
ICU Unit Secretary/Phlebotomist
Swedish Medical Center
08.1987 - 12.1995
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff
- Recorded comprehensive patient information in database, including test and procedure orders, medications, precautions, and physician's notes from patient charts
- Reduced response time for diagnostic results by efficiently managing communication between laboratory technicians, radiologists, and the ICU staff
- Used sensitive information intended to improve patient care while observing HIPAA, SMC and other regulatory guidelines regarding patient information
- Optimized nursing staff efficiency by promptly responding to requests for patient information and coordinating necessary paperwork
Education
BS - Chemistry
Metropolitan State University of Denver
BS - Biology
University of Colorado At Denver
Skills
- Facility with medical/scientific documentation reporting, including presentations and publications
- Thorough understanding of HIPAA and other regulations on patient confidentiality
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare and laboratory regulatory compliance
- Expert in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Fluent in medical and scientific terminology
- Leadership, training, and mentoring of junior scientists/technicians
Timeline
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
University of Colorado
10.2020 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
University of Colorado
09.2004 - 11.2015
Criminalistics Intern
Adams County Sheriff's Office/Coroner's Office
03.2002 - 12.2002
ICU Unit Secretary/Phlebotomist
Swedish Medical Center
08.1987 - 12.1995
BS - Chemistry
Metropolitan State University of Denver
BS - Biology
University of Colorado At Denver
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