Epidemiologist

• Oct 2021 - Present

Epidemiologist Specialist

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

▪ Lead investigator for Crowley, Everman, and White Settlement ISD; and developed coalitions between the health department and each ISD ▪ Responsible for conducting regular epidemiological research including data analysis, statistical analysis, risk assessments, data management, infection control assessments, and public health interventions for each ISD to limit exposure and transmission of COVID-19 ▪ Utilized Texas Education Agency, CDC, & TCHP guidelines to provide schools with resources to implement quarantine and isolation protocols ▪ Provided schools with up-to-date epidemiological research and information to support the development COVID-19 related policies and infection control guidelines ▪ Performed epidemiological data analysis to create linkage between cases & contacts, and monitored contacts for possible disease outbreaks ▪ Utilize various inter-disciplinary, communication, and marketing techniques to promote and disseminate actionable health and wellness information and advocate for health equity ▪ Provided disease-related health education & communication to community members Show less

Operations Assistant

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2020

▪ Served as a member of the leadership/management team ▪ Ensured completion of CARF International, DIA, & CNRS guidelines & requirements▪ Maintained the facility in accordance with Iowa long-term care regulations and standards▪ Conducted quarterly Environmental QA of the facility ▪ Gathered, organized, & modeled data to assist management in making key decisions▪ Trained 20+ new staff members in treatment philosophy, documentation standards & new programs, and policies▪ Supported Clinical Coordinator in bi-weekly cooperative training facilitation▪ Completed weekly review and quality assurance of documentation ▪ Participated in quarterly performance & SWOT analysis meetings ▪ Responsible for implementing infection control protocols Show less

Certified Brain Injury Specialist

• Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

▪ Worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment goals & personal intervention plans specifically tailored for each client to manage neurocognitive & behavioral deficits attributed to a brain injury in a long-term care facility ▪ Developed partnerships with various community healthcare professionals including primary care physicians, neurologists, & therapists to develop treatment plans for clients ▪ Utilized motivational interviewing & cognitive behavioral therapy methods to support clients manage neurocognitive and behavioral deficits attributed to a brain injury▪ Utilized behavioral de-escalation techniques to support clients manage behavioral upsets▪ Authored quarterly progress reports on three clients ▪ Utilized DSM-V to support clients to develop personal intervention plans and strategies to address major mental health disorders Show less

ILC Assistant/General Science Lab

• Sep 2015 - May 2017