Infection preventionist/Epidemiologist
Resume:
Dr. James A. McGregor 347-***-****)
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Public health/Infection prevention /epidemiology healthcare specialist; seeking a challenging healthcare leadership role where my understanding of the complexities of population health and hospital healthcare delivery combined with my expertise in leadership, team building, quality management, performance gap analysis, needs assessments, and strategic planning & implementation be effectively applied towards defining and achieving organizational long and short term objectives. A global scientist and public health administrator committed to providing 19+ years of quality healthcare services to public and private sectors. Regional research centralizes epidemiology infection prevention and medicine development: Project management of 2 million annual budget and leadership oversight of 30+ staff.
CAREER BACKGROUND
Queens General Hospital - HHC– Queens, NY 08/2018-Present
Senior Associate Assist Director of Respiratory/Chronic/Infectious Resp Disease Epidemiologist
Attend daily team leaders’ department briefings
Attend weekly CEO one on one meeting
Develop plans to improve quality of care, change internal procedures, manage work-flow, allocate space and resources, and maintain a proactive approach to the delivery of the respiratory therapy within the organization
Provide leadership, support, and resources to staff to enable fulfillment of the organization’s mission
Oversight of the department infection prevention implementation and strategies
Amend and update department regulatory standards, staff accrediting and credentialing
Oversee the quality management for the respiratory department
Serves as a point of contact for various personnel regarding complex epidemiologic issues
Oversee department inventory
Oversight of the pulmonary function laboratory
Oversight of pulmonary rehabilitation clinic
Oversight of the sleep laboratory
Assist with budgeting and ordering of department equipment
Lead and direct research and writing of respiratory scientific monthly editorials
Member of the medical- critical cardiac-pulmonary research team
Develops hospital presentations and publications
Develop staff clinical operation guidelines – amend clinical protocols within department
Key member of the department Performance Improvement Committee
Lead respiratory department COVID 19 clinical operation, material management and equipment supply
Frontline clinical epidemiologist, documenting the multi-levels of disease etiology/disease outcome
Lead COVID 19 surveillance, data processing and analyzing, interpretation/reporting within the respiratory department
Conduct studies of respiratory infection using statistical modeling and epidemiologic approaches to assess effectiveness of interventions
Provides training, technical assistance, and services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases
Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares reports
Oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of disease surveillance systems
Provides related training, mentoring, and consultation to departmental staff and others
Oversees epidemiologic programs for the control of communicable and/or chronic diseases
Conduct surveillance and research studies based on modeling from statistical and epidemiologic approaches to monitor infectious diseases
Conduct surveillance and research studies based on modeling from statistical and epidemiologic approaches to monitor infectious diseases
Conduct studies and analyses of genetic factors associated with severe influenza disease is it relates to gram positive infection
Evaluate data from the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) and other surveillance networks and sources
Conduct studies involving laboratory surveillance of data generated from serological assays, sequencing and other assays to analyze infectious diseases
Analyze influenza surveillance data using spatiotemporal dynamics epidemiologic approaches to determine trends that can be used in making predictive decisions about prevention, treatment and control prevention, treatment and of influenza epidemics or pandemics.
Provide accelerated analysis and evaluation of data during agency emergencies from epidemic influenza outbreaks
Assess the effectiveness of prevention strategies and perform economic impact assessment hospital and community-wide in prevention in droplet and airborne diseases
Conduct research and analysis of policies and provide recommendations for NYC public health
Accomplishments
Develop intervention strategies in decreasing VAE effectively having an 80% decrease over an 8-month period
Committee member for the infection prevention team, establishing standards in improving equipment processing
Led a team in preparation of TJC, HIPPA, OSHA inspection, with success
Decrease spending by 11% from department budget
J & L Consulting Services 11/2017-Present
Public Health – Epidemiology/Infection Prevention/ Respiratory Therapy
Oversee surveillance and educational activities that promote safety and reduce infection risks – surgical asepsis, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, laboratory safety, sanitation, construction, and sterilization
Frontline clinical epidemiologist, documenting the multi-levels of disease etiology/disease outcome
Lead COVID 19 surveillance, data processing and analyzing, interpretation/reporting, NYS DOH
Develop COVID 19 team operation guidelines and oversee surveillance, data collection, data processing/analysis
Establish surveillance standards and guidelines, write infection prevention guidelines, and educate staffs
Spearhead epidemiology transplantation and innovation within teams; inform ideas and options through effective engagement with external experts, methodology, and policy forums
Leverage knowledge of the external environment enabling efficient evidence development, optimizing demonstration of differentiation for both discovery assets and post medicine development
Provide scientifically rigorous statistical input into project development plans, regulatory submissions and questions, interpretation of statistical results, study design, statistical analysis plans and scientific and commercialization projects
Manage and lead Infection Prevention Committee in partnership with the Committee co-chairs
Spearhead private and public research development to grasp underlying diseases, as well as patient management and the effectiveness and safety of medicines
Design and implement corrective action plans as needed to achieve expected goals
Direct Occupational Safety and Health activities in collaboration with Advanced Practice and RN staff – pre-placement evaluations, immunizations, Annual Employee Influenza Vaccination Program, workplace injury assessments and communicable disease exposure management
Monitor protocol compliance and service delivery – TJC, HIPPA, OSHA, state and federal compliance
Plan and coordinate internal and external department education presentations to educate staff
Develop data collection, data mining, and data distribution methods and to effectively communicate with data distribution and coordinated agencies
Aggregate and analyze Infection Prevention data; communicate quarterly outcome to leadership, prescribers; provide ongoing staff education to assess facility, readiness and engage emergency prep
Led a team of diverse professionals providing leadership, strategic vision, and a clear mission for the organization
Provided subordinates with definite and constructive assistance to correct professional difficulties while assisting them in achieving new levels of skill, knowledge, and attitude
Accomplishments
Implemented new infection prevention innovative solutions against the status quo to address past problems resulting in the successful re-accreditation of institutions
Restructured budget practices with external sources, resulting in the reduction in contractual cost for highly specialized analysis
Reduced reference laboratory monthly spending costs by eliminating unnecessary studies
Write and present need assessment plans for organizations, which identified several performance gaps and resulted in the development of several necessary programs
Demonstrated dynamic written communication and leadership skills by convincing the Manpower Planning and Budgeting Committee (MPBAC) to add new positions to infection prevention departments
Developed and launched internal policies and procedures responsive to customer needs, patient safety, and risk management
Built vital relationships with contractors to successfully outfit-hospital laboratory with new emerging technology resulting in increased testing capabilities and more efficient analysis
Mandl College of Medical Science - New York, NY 1/2016- 5/2016
Lecturer, Health Science
Lecture students in multi-disciplines in health science courses
Precept students as needed in clinical and labs
Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Brooklyn, NY 09/2013-11/2017
Lead Infection Prevention Specialist
Oversee surveillance and educational activities that promote safety and reduce infection risks, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, sanitation
Develop staff operation guidelines and oversee surveillance, data collection, data processing/analysis
Establish surveillance standards and guidelines, write infection prevention guidelines, and educate staffs
Design and implement corrective action plans as needed to achieve expected goals
Direct Occupational Safety and Health activities in collaboration with Advanced Practice and RN staff – pre-placement evaluations, immunizations, annual Employee Influenza Vaccination Program
Monitor protocol compliance and service delivery – TJC, HIPPA, OSHA, state, and federal compliance
Plan and coordinate internal and external department education presentations to educate staff
Develop data collection, data mining, and data distribution methods and to effectively communicate with data distribution and coordinated agencies
Aggregate and analyze Infection Prevention data; communicate quarterly outcome to leadership, prescribers; provide ongoing staff education to assess facility, readiness and engage emergency prep
Accomplishments
Maintained 100% compliance for all employee education and training requirements
Designed individual and collective training programs for departmental disciplines maintaining a 96% compliance
Accomplish consistent recertification from NYC and NYS board of health surveillance
Reduce departmental budget by 7% by decreasing infection rate among patients
Rizwanulla Clinic – Brooklyn, NY 01/2013-05/2015
Research Project Manager/Epidemiologist
Lead a team of 5 physicians within 7- month periods over 2 years in research
Oversee surveillance and educational activities
Oversee clinical operation
Develop operation guidelines and oversee surveillance, data collection, data processing/analysis
Establish surveillance standards and guidelines
Spearhead epidemiology transplantation and innovation within teams; inform ideas and options through effective engagement with external experts, methodology, and policy forums
Leverage knowledge of the external environment enabling efficient evidence development, optimizing demonstration of differentiation for both discovery assets and post medicine development
Establish rapport with community influencers, councils, and healthcare leaders to appropriately educate underserved communities
Provide scientifically rigorous statistical input into project development plans, regulatory submissions and questions, interpretation of statistical results, study design, statistical analysis plans and scientific and commercialization projects
Spearhead private and public research development to grasp underlying diseases, as well as patient management and the effectiveness and safety
Design and implement corrective action plans as needed to achieve expected goals
Monitor protocol compliance and service delivery
Develop and disseminate education program materials designed
Plan and coordinate internal and external stake holders
Accomplishments
Achieve 98% completing projects on-time
Complete projects with projected budget
Successfully recruit patients within given time for study
Successfully lead a team of 5 resident physicians within a 2- year period
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – Brooklyn, NY 09/2007- 11/2013
Cardiorespiratory Assistant Director
Oversee department clinical operation
Staff evaluation, staff scheduling, staff liaison
Develop staff clinical operation guidelines – amend clinical protocols within department
Key member of the department Performance Improvement Committee
Review charting documentation, equipment charging and clinical notes
Oversee the quality management
Solely responsible for department regulatory standards staff accrediting and credentialing
Develop plans to improve quality of care, change internal procedures, manage work-flow, allocate space and resources, and maintain a proactive approach to the delivery of the respiratory department within the organization
Assist with budgeting and ordering of department equipment
Provide leadership, support, and resources to staff to enable them to fulfill the organization’s mission
Interview respiratory candidates
Oversee department inventory
Oversight of the pulmonary function laboratory
Oversight of pulmonary rehabilitation clinic
Oversight of the sleep laboratory
Lead and direct research and writing of scientific monthly editorials
Member of the medical- critical cardiac-pulmonary research team
Accomplishments
Led teams in preparation of TJC, HIPPA, OSHA inspection, with success
Contributed to decrease of respiratory rental equipment through close monitoring of equipment use, implementing guidelines thus decreasing department budget
Decrease absenteeism by 85% by implementing staff reward/recognition program
King Faisal Hospital and Research Center – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2/2007 – 8/2007
Critical care Respiratory Therapist Educator
Intubation
Extubation
Vent Management
Arterial line insertion/Arterial puncture/ABG Interpretation
Nitric Oxide delivery/Inovent
Bronchoscopy Assistance
Patient assessment/Monitoring
Develop education plan as per AARC guidelines
Educate respiratory staffs as required
Respiratory disease surveillance/data collection
Montefiore Medical Center – Bronx, NY 11/2000 – 7/2006
Critical care Respiratory Therapist
Intubation
Extubation
Vent Management
Arterial line insertion/Arterial puncture/ABG Interpretation
Nitric Oxide delivery/Inovent
Bronchoscopy Assistance
EDUCATION
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Capella University (2016)
GPA - 4.0 Distinction Graduate
Master of Science (MSc) California University of Pennsylvania (2009)
GPA-3.60
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nyack College (2005)
GPA-3.0
AAS Health Science – Respiratory Therapy (2001)
Computer Skills
SAS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word/ PowerPoint
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM)
American Heart Association (AHA)
Association for Professionals in infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Certifications
Certified FEMA IS100/Healthcare and Hospital
COPD Educator - AARC
AHA Instructor – ACLS/BLS/ First Aid -AED-CPR
RRT – NBRC
CES – ACSM
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Peter Hinds, MD
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Dr. Imran Hameed, PhD
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Mr. Oswald Murray, MHA
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