Health Nurse
Resume:
Forchu Vicky
Euless Texas **040
*************@*****.***
Objective
To make an impact in the lives of diverse individuals and communities through early intervention and implementation of strategies to improve health and wellbeing.
Professional Summary
-2 years’ experience with disease investigation, follow-up, surveillance and reporting.
-Experience in data management, entry, analysis and interpretation of studies.
-Skilled in formulating and conducting scientific research.
-Proven experience of assisting in planning, reporting and presentation of findings.
Qualification
-Knowledge on infectious diseases and public health intervention.
-Understanding epidemiological and surveillance principles.
-Passionate about quality and quickly adapt to events or situations.
-Problem solving capabilities (identify problems/solutions).
-Great team worker, cooperate with members of the team.
-Efficient in communicating health practices.
Professional Experience
Epidemiologist July 2020-present Galveston County Health District (Recruiter- Maxim Physician Resources Dallas Texas)
-Conduct and perform moderately complex epidemiological COVID work and interviews
-Arrange for the use of epidemiological data with other agencies, other states, and national organizations.
-Conduct data analysis, management, and lead development of reports and visualizations of serosurveillance study data; link large datasets to other sources of data.
-Perform surveillance and epidemiology activities during other COVID-19 related major outbreaks and / or disasters (Hurricanes, Tropical Storms)
-Conduct data analysis, interpretation, and applied research necessary to inform statewide COVID-19 control activities.
-Collaborate with study team of state public health and academic partners.
-Participate in conference calls with epidemiology and laboratory partners at CDPH, CDC, academic partners, and local health departments (LHDs).
-Perform other duties as directed by leadership.
-Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
-Conduct and share critical literature review of COVID-19 surveillance studies
Certifyy Nurse Aide March 2020 to July (Las Brisas Rehabilitation and Wellness Suite Irving Texas
-Activities of daily living
-Timely Reporting and Documentation
-Recording Input and Output
-Follow facility guidelines and policies
-Daily COVID-19 screening and update to management as needed.
Ascend National Healthcare Staffing (February 2017- present)
-Activities of daily living
Direct Support Professional July 2017-present (Denton State Support Living Center)
-Behavior management
-Implement individual’s behavior plans
-Teach individual’s coping strategies/skills
-Manage behavioral crisis
Public Health Epidemiologist January 2017– June 2017 (Regional Department of Public Health San Antonio)
-Conduct epidemiological surveillance activities including community assessments
-Interview cases, contacts and suspected disease carriers
-Communicable disease intervention (Disease Intervention Specialist roles)
-Design data collection forms and enter data in to computer
-Direct Observation Therapy (DOT)
-Conduct epidemiologic analysis of disease data from different sources and analysis of raw data.
-Prepare reports on assessment studies using computer software such as epi info and SPSS
-Evaluate and investigate unusual disease reports from laboratories, physicians and others.
-Assist in the investigation and control of disease outbreak
-Make presentations to the medical community and general public.
-Provide information and answer questions from health region staff, healthcare providers and the general public
Certify Nurse Aide (CNA) / January 2016- December 2016 (Harris Methodist Hospital Forth Worth and Interlochen Health/Rehabilitation Arlington Texas)
-Direct patient care
-Blood pressure and sugar monitoring
-EKG testing
-Collection and shipment of specimen
-Documentation
Certify Nurse Aide (CNA)/April 2014- September 2015 (Genesis Healthcare- Pleasant View Rehabilitation Center) Concord, New Hampshire
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
- Specimen collection
- Monitoring patient progress
- Following HIPPAA's guidelines, privacy, rights
- Routine checks and report as needed.
Infectious disease coordinator (HIV/AIDS)/ August 2012- September 2013 (Inter-Confessional Aids Network) Cameroon
-Disease surveillance
-Counselling
-Community intervention (need assessment).
-Education
Community Health Aide/ July 2010- October 2012 (Regional Delegation of Social Services South West Region Cameroon Africa)
-Client advocate/ liaison between community and community resources
-Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms.
-Determine eligibility of elderly and handicap community to receive assistance.
-Conduct interviews with clients.
-Link or refer the needy population to community resources.
-Collaborate with other health partners for effective follow-up by key partners.
Additional skills
Knowledge of epi info and SPSS analytic software
CASPER training organized by CDC
Review of communicable disease management (seminar)
Seminar on communicable disease reporting along the South Texas border region
Experience on STD monitoring, follow-up and assigning to disease investigation specialist.
Training and certificate on Infection control.
Education
-Grand Canyon University Arizona, Master in Public Health (October 2015- April 2017)
-University of Buea Cameroon Africa, Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology (2008-2011)
-Cameroon College of Arts Science and Technology Bambilli Africa, Advanced Level Certificate- Geography, Economics and History (2006-2008)
-Government Bilingual High School Fontem Cameroon Africa, Ordinary Level Certificate- General Courses (2001-2006)
-Government Bilingual Primary School Fontem Cameroon Africa, First School Leaving Certificate (1994-2001)
Red Cross Training (certify Nurse Aide) November 2013- March 2014 Concord New Hampshire
References:
-Elvia Ledezma 210-***-****
-Sophie Nembo 940-***-****
-Collins Ndokor 214-***-****
-Rebecca 682-***-****
-Kelly Livas 972-***-****
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