Ushoritselaju Hans
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Public Health professional with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Public Health, specializing in Epidemiology. Highly skilled in disease control and prevention, with a robust track record of implementing effective health policies and educational programs to enhance the well-being of communities and individuals. Proven expertise in analyzing health trends, developing strategic interventions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to promote public health initiatives. Adept at utilizing data-driven approaches to inform policy decisions and drive impactful public health outcomes. Passionate about improving community health and committed to fostering environments that support healthy living.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Epidemiologic Research/Population Health Intern
University Health
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Applied epidemiological methods to assess health needs by mapping zip codes with high rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, enabling strategic placement of wellness programs in community centers, libraries, non-profits, churches, and schools.
- Developed and implemented culturally competent health education programs, ensuring inclusivity and resonance with diverse community segments.
- Designed and evaluated population-based interventions, using data-driven approaches to create evidence-based programs tailored to the unique needs of target populations.
Adult/Pediatric Injury Prevention Health Coord.
University Health Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered injury and illness prevention programs, interventions, and health education to adult and pediatric patients in hospitals and communities.
- Implemented communicable disease prevention and health promotion activities, focusing on safety, violence prevention, and healthy lifestyles.
- Partnered with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) to educate high-risk populations on traumatic injury prevention and health awareness. STRAC (Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Counsil) is designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to develop, implement and maintain the regional trauma emergency healthcare system for the 22 countries in Trauma Service Area - P (TSA-P).
- Evaluated injury prevention program outcomes, using data to measure impact and improve effectiveness.
- Modified programs based on evaluation results to enhance public health initiatives.
- Participated in committees and forums to develop and refine awareness and prevention policies.
Health Information Management/Patient Access Specialist
University Health Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Ensured compliance of medical records with standards, rules, and regulations, safeguarding patient information.
- Conducted analysis of database findings to identify epidemiological trends, changes, and areas of concern.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to improve the quality of patient health documents and records.
- Protected medical information by consistently following security protocols.
- Developed a solid understanding of HRIS, HIPAA, medical terminology, and medical records regulations.
- Managed timely and thorough data collection and coding compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Hospital Service Technician
Grace Emergency Room Pearland
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Increased daily productivity and efficiency of clinical and experimental operations by nearly 50% in the first year.
- Interpreted and documented test results in active databases, effectively communicating findings to internal stakeholders.
- Conducted nasal swab procedures for SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Tests, ensuring accurate and timely sample collection.
- Analyzed experimental and test data to validate adherence to epidemiological standards and specifications.
- Tracked and collected specimens, ensuring proper patient labeling, dating, and documentation of sample collection times.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns and developing tailored solutions for both new and long-standing patients.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology & Disease Control
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona City, AZ06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2021
Skills
Epidemiological Research
Public Health Knowledge
Research Efficiency
Technical Proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Administrative Skills
Data Analysis
Leadership
Ethical Awareness
Communication
High Quality Customer Service
Affiliations
- University Health Institute for Public Health
- American Trauma Society
- STRAC (Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Counsil)
Timeline
Epidemiologic Research/Population Health Intern
University Health
01.2024 - Current
Adult/Pediatric Injury Prevention Health Coord.
University Health Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Health Information Management/Patient Access Specialist
University Health Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2022
Hospital Service Technician
Grace Emergency Room Pearland
01.2018 - 02.2020
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology & Disease Control
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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