Epidemiologist

• Apr 2020 - Present

Director of Children's Ministry

• Mar 2016 - Present

Optician/Lab Tech

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

Epidemiologist, Public Health

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2018

Plans, develops and conducts epidemiologic investigations of individual cases and clusters of infectious disease. Collects and analyzes epidemiologic data in Region 8 to detect trends, outbreaks, unusual occurrences, and other possible adverse public health events related to infectious disease. Enters epidemiologic data into the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS)-Based System (NBS). Prepares reports and disseminates findings. Consults with local health departments and health care providers regarding disease reporting and surveillance, reporting laws, and prevention and control measures. Assists in the improvement and facilitation of regional surveillance systems through assessment, formulation of plans, and coordination of regional strategies. Assists in the development, implementation and presentation of training programs targeted at improving reporting and surveillance systems at the regional and local level. Participates in the exercise of regional plans related to the all-hazards preparedness for and response to bioterrorism events, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health threats and emergencies. Serves as Regional Influenza Surveillance Coordinator.

Administrative Assistant

• Aug 2005 - Jan 2009

2005-2007-Texas Center for Infectious Disease, Women's Health Laboratory: Answer multi-line phone for laboratory; retrieve and interpret laboratory results; run reports in electronic laboratory systems; report critical values to clinicians; Maintain logs and prepare reports. Assist in the development of policy and procedures for customer service staff; greet visitors, patients; escort to and from phlebotomist; maintain CPR, First Aid, infectious disease training.2007-2009- Children with Special Healthcare Needs: Complex administrative and technical functions for program manager; prepare reports, interview potential employees, create brochures and flyers for regional programs. Deliver presentations to stakeholders and general public; coordinate seminars, make travel arrangements for staff; create and maintain filing systems, databases, conduct quality assurance; screen initial program applicants for qualification.

Administrative Secretary

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2005

School of Nursing (2004) and Center for South Texas Programs (2005)Support for Graduate programs- maintain database of students and their majors; distribute surveys, create questionnaires; support academic coordinator; distribute employee paychecks and travel reimbursements; make travel arrangements, schedule appointments and seminars, maintain office calendar for executive assistant to the vice president; prepare service requisitions; maintain office equipment and order office supplies and furniture.

Administrative Technician, Admistrative Assistant

• Apr 1995 - Jun 2004

1995-2003- Aged and Disabled Services- Unit secretary for case managers; timekeeper; make travel arrangements, conduct surveys, type correspondence, create presentations and brochures, answer phones, screen applicants for services; conduct unit meetings; quality assurance audits for services delivered to clients; maintain database of clients awaiting program services; maintain inventory, complete employee evaluations. 2003-2004- Timekeeping Unit- Serve as timekeeper for 200 state employees. Enter exceptions to work schedule into PeopleSoft application; maintain leave balances; identify and report system problems and errors; Identify, verify, correct timekeeping errors and adjust leave balances; Ensure payroll deadlines are met and overtime and lump sum payments are correct; maintain communication with human resources staff on new hires, leaves of absence, and employee terminations. Run time and leave reports and reconcile discrepancies in accordance with agency policy. Audit leave records and analyze reports. Oversight for other unit timekeepers and secretaries in other HHSC offices.

Active Treatment Provider (Direct Care)

• Jan 1988 - Apr 1995

Routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for specified individuals with mental retardation or developmental delays in routine and crisis situations. Assist with bathing, dressing, activities of daily living; train on vocational skills, physical health activities, and physical therapy. Provide behavioral intervention as prescribed by physician and behavior modification team. Protect from harm, injury, abuse/neglect, or other immediate danger; provide emergency care- CPR/First Aid when needed. Deliver therapeutic training per the patients' treatment plan. Act as patient advocate.