Siara Lawson
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Demonstrated success in public health project and team management, including epidemiology, data management and end-user support. Skilled in technical writing, disease surveillance and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive and resourceful nature.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VEDSS Training and Support Specialist
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2023 - Current
- Onboards and trains new users on proper use of the Virginia Electronic Disease Surveillance System (VEDSS) for the STD/HIV Surveillance program area.
- Utilizes REDCap and SharePoint to access electronic lab and morbidity report submissions to perform data entry and ensure effective data management for relevant surveillance activities.
- Provides technical assistance to users and executes software testing for identified system defects.
- Performs mapping of data elements using Excel and Power BI to support data migration efforts.
- Assists in onboarding process of HL7 message mapping guides (MMGs).
Health Equity Intern
VCU Health System
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted literature reviews and research on best practices related to community-engaged learning.
- Planned and implemented new process for a health education and outreach initiative between VCU Health, Richmond Public Library, and the Pauley Heart Center.
- Shadowed community outreach workers with the enhanced Care Management program in the Emergency Department and Ambulatory Care Center to better understand health-related social needs and resources/best approaches to address identified gaps.
Case Investigator/Contact Tracer
Virginia Department Of Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Contacted patients with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19 and provided health education and guidance to interrupt ongoing disease transmission.
- Conducted interviews with patients to gather information including symptom history, source of illness, list of close contacts, and activity history while infectious.
- Performed data entry into Virginia Electronic Disease Surveillance System (VEDSS).
Quality Analyst Intern
KEPRO
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated to ensure requirements for a more comprehensive audit tool, which aimed to establish effective audit process for the company's performance metrics/standards.
- Researched various audit processes to identify and apply utilization management best practices for Medicaid.
Health Disparities Intern
VCU Center On Health Disparities
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Partnered with community outreach teams to initiate a project that aimed to promote literacy among community members, and enhance the old system used for book donation requests.
- Led the transition to a paperless practice by implementing an electronic ordering system aimed to enhance the workflow of health disparity centers and optimize workforce experience.
- Partnered with the VCU School of Medicine and community-based organizations to create accessible educational initiatives within the local community.
Peer Health Educator
Virginia Commonwealth University
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Engaged students in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive peer counseling services to assist students facing issues and problems.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2022
Skills
- Data Migration
- Data Entry Expertise
- Quality Analysis
- Disease Surveillance
- Disease Trend Knowledge
- EMR/EHR
- Data Collection
- End-User Training
- Task Prioritization
- PowerBI
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft SharePoint
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Star 6 Sigma Global Academy, LLC. - October 2022
Timeline
VEDSS Training and Support Specialist
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2023 - Current
Health Equity Intern
VCU Health System
08.2022 - 12.2022
Case Investigator/Contact Tracer
Virginia Department Of Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
Quality Analyst Intern
KEPRO
06.2021 - 08.2021
Health Disparities Intern
VCU Center On Health Disparities
08.2020 - 12.2020
Peer Health Educator
Virginia Commonwealth University
04.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
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