Management Health
Resume:
Louise Van Dessel
Bellaire TX 77401
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Objective: To employ my extensive skills in statistics, mathematics, and
business for data analysis, business strategy, and forecasting.
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Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access,
Word), SPSS, SAS, DecisionTools Suite (StatTools, @Risk), Microsoft Visio,
SQL, Oracle.
Education
M.B.A. Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
Statistics, Finance
B.S. Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Major in Biology, History
Additional graduate hours in Computer Science, Education, and Mathematics
Employment
Wyzant Inc.
March 2011 - Present
Tutor (Contract)
Tutor of over 1100 hours in Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, PreCalculus,
Calculus), Statistics, Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Tax Accounting,
Finance, Excel, Access, SPSS and Economics for High School, Undergraduate,
and Graduate students.
October 2006 - October 2012
Community Health Choice, Houston
Harris County Hospital District
Statistical Analyst
Prepare reports as needed for network management, operations and medical
affairs to benefit the health management of Medicaid Members using
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS software. Analyses include
trending and forecasting, member and provider satisfaction survey results,
quarterly state deliverables, and membership tracking to measure marketing
effectiveness.
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January 2006 - October 2006
Houston Independent School District
Research Specialist (contract)
Prepare reports on topics such as school discipline, school completion
status, cheating, and school funding using Microsoft Access, Microsoft
Excel, and SPSS software.
January - February 2005 (Contract)
Mayor's Office of Health Policy, New Orleans, LA
Project Monitor for Ryan White Title I Care Act
Review from both an administrative and individual perspective the quality
and quantity of services provided by agencies currently receiving funding
under the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990, as
amended, Title I Care Act. Five Ryan White Providers of Primary Medical
Care, Case Management, Mental Health Therapy, Medical Reimbursement
services, Dental Care, and Peer Support services were monitored over a two
month period through chart review and administrative assessment.
January 2003 - January 2006
Humana Inc.( formerly Ochsner Health Plan), Metairie, LA
Statistician/Data Analyst
Medical Informatics
Work as directed with clinical/business professionals on assigned projects
to benefit health plan management of both Medicare and commercial members.
Serve on committees as needed, including those on substance abuse
screening, pharmacy and diabetes/depression management. Provide training
for associates on statistical methods and software. Consult with other
Ochsner professionals as requested as to sampling and analysis of collected
data.
August 1999 - March 2011 (contract from February 2003 - March 2011)
LSUHSC - HCSD, Baton Rouge, LA
Work with professionals at the LSUHSC Department of Public Health &
Preventive Medicine in New Orleans and HCSD in Baton Rouge to conceive,
design, test, implement and maintain systems for quantifying and reporting
health and education-related measures. Manage multiple projects, interact
with clinicians and managers in an often stressful environment and often
under extremely short notice. Prepare reports using SPSS for consumption
by legislative oversight committees, executive boards of directors,
managers, and the public. Support and promote a business-like approach to
the integration of superior-quality quantitative information into clinical
and school managerial functions. Design and maintain scannable forms
and/or web-based survey forms for data entry using SPSS and ReadSoft
software. Computerize, analyze, scrutinize, and report test and/or
survey data. Maintain and update various project databases as well as
databases used for managing projects and bibliographical citations used in
published scientific papers. Draft, edit, and submit scientific papers for
publication and presentation at professional meetings statewide in
collaboration with colleagues.
January 2002 - August 2005
Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA
Part Time Instructor
Instruct seminarians in statistics, algebra, and science.
December 1997 - July 1999
Insulin Infusion Specialties
Consultant/Sales
After completing extensive training in diabetes management, with emphasis
on disease pathology, pump therapy and disease management, work with in-
house pharmacist, certified diabetes educators, endocrinologists, and
insurance specialists to determine patient eligibility and suitability for
insulin pump therapy. Work directly with patients and patients' families
to educate and assist in diabetic control for Type I diabetics. Consult
with Type II diabetics, specifically Medicare patients, to ensure proper
use of diabetic supplies. Attend local health fairs to supply public with
diabetes information and promote diabetic screening.
August 1995 - August 1997
Saint Scholastica Academy
Covington, LA
Mathematics instructor
Instructor in Saxon Calculus, Geometry, and Advanced Math. Faculty advisor
for Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematical Honor society). Coach for girl's
basketball.
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