Years of public health experience
Miranda Collum
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist with proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Fully proficient in enacting TJC-compliant standards. Excellent documentation and reporting abilities with skills to implement important updates and necessary changes for patient and staff protection. Well-versed in epidemiology of hospital acquired infections and disease outbreaks. Proficient in isolation protocols, control procedures and hygiene standards.
Overview
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5
5
Years of Professional Experience
Work History
Visitor Center Assistant
Kerrville Convention & Visitor's Bureau
10.2022 - Current
- Answered guest questions and referred to local points of interest.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment, and shopping activities.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Infection Control Practitioner
Infection Prevention & Management Associates
12.2021 - Current
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
Tasting Room Associate
Kerrville Hills Winery
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Greeted tasting room visitors and answered questions with upbeat attitude and professionalism.
- Provided informed wine suggestions to tasting room guests.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
Vector Control Outreach Coordinator
Brownsville Public Health Department
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyze, interpret, and summarize available scientific articles and data to assist the City of Brownsville disseminate community-based public health intervention strategies.
- Create fact sheets/social marketing campaigns to disseminate public health research results and interpret ongoing research for the public.
- Interpret current public health laws and regulations to support vector prevention.
Assistant Property Manager
Avalon Apartment Homes
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.
- Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
Front Desk Receptionist
Children's Health Center Of Columbus,
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Laboratory Technician
Prestage Farms
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared, processed, labeled and shipped specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
Farrowing Manager
Prestage Farms
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained accurate records of 1,500 sows and their liters to determine which sows are producing best and which need to be removed from breeding.
- Provided Day 1 care to piglets to ensure a safe and easy birth.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and provided treatment as needed.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2018
Skills
- Managing Data
- Active Listening
- Statistics Understanding
- Federal Guidelines
- Surveillance
- EMR Systems
- Problem Resolution
- Outbreak Case Definition
- Social Media Knowledge
- Manage Calendars
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Word Processing and Design
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Quote
The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.
Flannery O’Connor
Timeline
Visitor Center Assistant
Kerrville Convention & Visitor's Bureau
10.2022 - Current
Infection Control Practitioner
Infection Prevention & Management Associates
12.2021 - Current
Tasting Room Associate
Kerrville Hills Winery
09.2021 - 02.2023
Vector Control Outreach Coordinator
Brownsville Public Health Department
04.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Property Manager
Avalon Apartment Homes
09.2020 - 06.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
Children's Health Center Of Columbus,
01.2020 - 05.2020
Laboratory Technician
Prestage Farms
09.2019 - 01.2020
Farrowing Manager
Prestage Farms
08.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Mississippi State University
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