Storm Keffer, MPH

Dedicated epidemiologist with profound interest in healthcare-acquired, multidrug-resistant disease, and infection control and prevention. Proficient in tracking and containing infections. Fastidious and resilient with excellent critical thinking skills and desire to contribute expertise to developing and implementing solutions. Demonstrated success in public health project and team management, including epidemiology, statistical analysis and literature reviews. Skilled in technical writing, surveillance and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive and resourceful nature. Experienced in promoting health of diverse populations, preventing diseases and optimizing current tracking, assessment and containment programs. Motivated to strengthen responses by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting NHSN/CMS/ELR/EMR data. Subject matter expert in HAI/MDRO diseases with ranging knowledge of other illnesses such as waterborne and respiratory.

• The Epidemiology of Clostridioides Difficile in Nebraska – A Descriptive Study Between 2018-2020, 2021, Capstone Experience, https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/coph_slce/147
• Development of Surveillance and Response Protocol to Human Parechovirus Healthcare-Associated Infection Outbreaks, 06/25/23 to 06/29/23, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Whole Genomic Sequencing Use in Confirming a Pseudo-Outbreak of Candida Parapsilosis in Acute Care Hospital - Nebraska, 2023. 06/09/2024 to 06/13/2024, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality Rates in Nebraska Nursing Homes - Studying Association with Social Vulnerability and Area Deprivation Indices. 06/09/2024 to 06/13/2024, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Applied Practice Experience (APEx), Department of Neurological Sciences – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clinic, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 05/20 to 08/20 

• Attended clinical sessions with MS providers. Sessions included house calls, transdisciplinary clinic and community partnership program, and telemedicine visits.
• Contributed to the strategic planning of identifying stakeholders who are interested in the field of disability/disparities/social determinates, and health care.
• Assisted in creating awareness in the community for individuals with MS., Developed a policy brief that highlights key issues faced by those with MS as well as solutions.

Capstone, The Epidemiology of Clostridioides Difficile in Nebraska – A Descriptive Study Between 2018-2020, UNMC, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Division, 08/20 to 05/21

• Defined the epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile in Nebraska between 2018-2020.
• Described the demographic data of all Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) cases in Nebraska.
• Determined the efficacy of Nebraska’s antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Attempted to discover other potential at-risk populations outside the healthcare and long-term care facility realms by using the social vulnerability index (SVI).
• Created a geographic information system (GIS) map.
• Created a foundational solution to enhance outbreak response and display real time disease information.

Currently progressing towards CIC certification.