Zullymar Rios, MPH, CIC
Lead Epidemiologist at Williamson County and Cities Health District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified in Infection Control (CIC®)
CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)Jun, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Williamson County and Cities Health District
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Epidemiologist
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May 2022 - Present
Responsible for the management and oversight of the Epidemiology team. Oversee and coordinate epidemiology activities, including surveillance, and outbreak investigations, in compliance with local, state, and federal agency guidelines and regulations. Serve as subject matter expert for high consequence infectious diseases, including multi-drug resistance organisms. Work with the Epidemiology and Emergency Preparedness (EEP) Director and Emergency Preparedness Team Lead to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, as they pertain to epidemiology and surveillance response capabilities. Oversee the analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic data and preparation and dissemination of reports of investigation and findings. Create and maintain policies and protocols for surveillance, case investigation and outbreak response and develops, manages, and monitors grant budgets for the team.
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Epidemiologist
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Sep 2020 - May 2022
Conduct infectious disease epidemiology investigations while providing community education. Subject matter expert in Zoonotic, Invasive and Respiratory Disease, and Healthcare associated Infections. Provide infection control and prevention recommendations to our stakeholders to ensure patient and staff safety.
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DSHS - Central Office
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Specialist- Zoonosis Control Specialist
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Dec 2018 - Sep 2020
Conduct epidemiological investigations of reported cases of zoonotic disease. Maintains a disease surveillance program to include specimen collection, result recording, analysis and reporting. Serve as subject matter expert regarding human and animal exposures to Rabies and conduct Risk assessments to recommend appropriate prophylaxis. Plan, organize and teach animal control courses as well as Zoonotic disease education to populations with diverse professional backgrounds. Conduct epidemiological investigations of reported cases of zoonotic disease. Maintains a disease surveillance program to include specimen collection, result recording, analysis and reporting. Serve as subject matter expert regarding human and animal exposures to Rabies and conduct Risk assessments to recommend appropriate prophylaxis. Plan, organize and teach animal control courses as well as Zoonotic disease education to populations with diverse professional backgrounds.
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Bell County Public Health Dist
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Health Emergency Preparedness/ Epidemiology
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Skilled in disease surveillance and investigation of over 56 reportable diseases in the State of Texas. Conducted infectious disease and outbreak investigations in English and Spanish. Certified and trained in NEDSS. Participated in Public Health Emergrncy preparedness planning and meetings. Experience in emergency preparedness. Promoted health and educated the community in modes of transmission and prevention methods. Skilled in disease surveillance and investigation of over 56 reportable diseases in the State of Texas. Conducted infectious disease and outbreak investigations in English and Spanish. Certified and trained in NEDSS. Participated in Public Health Emergrncy preparedness planning and meetings. Experience in emergency preparedness. Promoted health and educated the community in modes of transmission and prevention methods.
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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human resources specialist 42A
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
Reservist and full timer. Work with RLAS, RCMS, DTMS. Councel CDR on key improvements for tpu systems. Update soldiers information, processed administrative packets, trained lower enlisted soldiers. Reservist and full timer. Work with RLAS, RCMS, DTMS. Councel CDR on key improvements for tpu systems. Update soldiers information, processed administrative packets, trained lower enlisted soldiers.
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Atenas College
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registrars Assistant
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Jul 2010 - May 2013
Administrative assistant, receptionist and supplies manager Administrative assistant, receptionist and supplies manager
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Purdue University Global
Master of Public Health - MPH, Epidemiology -
2011 - 2015
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico-Recinto Arecibo
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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