Research Consultant Service Director

LUCY W. SIMIYU

***** ****** ******* *****, ****, TX 77449 H: 832-***-**** E: ********.****@*****.*** Summary

Professional Summary

Accomplished and progressive healthcare professional with over 16 years of leadership experience,expertise in working with health experts and communities to provide quality healthcare care. Efficient Director of Healthcare with strong interpersonal skills, worked with broad array of collaborators, advocates on legislative days to advocate for Women's and children's health at the state levels and Capitol Hill. Experienced in creating and fostering community health strategies and eliminating health disparities through health promotion and education.

High performing nurse and public health professional with over 15 years integrating preventative and curative health measures

Dedicated team player with expertise in continuous process improvements in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets.

Expert in training and recruiting competent health care worker and planning and organizing activities consistent with agency goals and mission.

Extremely results-oriented and a proactive problem solver seeking to leverage background into a management or supervisor role with a progressive organization.

Education and Training

Walden University - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Doctor of Public Health( DrPH) Student National University - San Diego, CA Master of Science Mastes in Public Health(MPH):Health Promotion

Public Health; Health Promotion Specialization.

2017

Internship Osnabruck University of applied sciences, Germany - semester study abroad /Internship in Global Health Management, German language and history

College of Biblical Studies - Houston, TX Bachelor of Science Degree Christian Counseling, 2012

Christian Counseling

Fairfax School of Nursing - Fairfax, VA Associate of Arts Nursing, 2003

Medical surgical nursing; Gerontology; Maternal and child health nursing Professional Experience

DIRECTOR OF HEALTHCARE 06/2018 to 11/2018

Autumn Leaves of Cypresswood - Spring, TX

Provides nursing care for residents according to established standards and practices relating to basic nursing

,restorative and personal care quality assurance,resident safety and infection control. Strategic planning of resident's health needs,

Adheres to the scope of practice of the nursing licensure per state regulatory guidelines. Maintains a close working relationship with the Executive director to foster resident family support and resident welfare. Promote the level of clinical expertise required of staff to provide safe,high quality nursing care, Provides guidance and support to care staff,

Ensures the individualized resident care goals are met,including vision,resident needs in alignment with the organization's mission and vision of integrity and excellent care. Works in collaboration with stakeholders and management team and care staff in order to coordinate the daily activities of the facility.

Oversees the daily operations of the facility,including the actions and professionalism with diplomacy communication and interpersonal skills,

RESIDENT SERVICE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF NURSING 09/2017 to 03/2018 Elmcroft of Cy-Fair - Houston, TX

Successfully directed and coordinated residents care Successfully led and ensured all state guidelines and regulations were implemented Supervised the resident services department

Coordinated staffing needs,training and educating staff. Worked with physicians and discharge planners

Operated within departmental budget and communicated with family members on health needs and outcomes. RESEARCH CONSULTANT 03/2015 to 04/2016

GiiAfrica - Nairobi, Kenya

Prepared research concepts and proposals following established policies and procedures. Assisted with the design and implementation of research studies, including the sampling, recruitment and statistical analysis.

Ensured compliance with government regulation when writing and reviewing protocols,analysis plans, reports and manuscripts.

Developed training materials and conducts training for study implementation based on company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

PREVIOUS NURSING WORKING EXPERIENCE 03/2010 to 02/2015 Village Healthcare, Odssey Hospice. - Houston, TX

Evaluated compliance with HIPAA regulations and forecasted future needs to maintain regulatory compliance. Participated in daily health administration meetings regarding clinical facets of the hospital including: accreditation Established reputation for nursing excellence, excelling as receptive team member and forging superior relationships with staff and patients.

Nurse Aide instructor

Activities and Honors

Outstanding best nurse of the year :Fairfax school of Nursing VA 2003 American Public Health Association (APHA) -

Member of Texas Public Health Association ( TPHA)

Christian Connection international Health ( CCIH)- Member,Phi Beta Kappa Society

Immunization Partnership Houston Volunteer

PTO (Kahla Middle Sch).

SHAC (School Health Advisory Committee member Cyfair Sch.district. Counsellor/connector: Bear creek Baptist Church Houston Kenya-USA Public Health Group

Certificate of train- the -trainers of certified nurse aides to comply with training requirements of board of nursing. Sponsored by adult care center(2006)

Certificate of train the trainers of medication aider's required by the social services division of licensing programs-VA 2004 *Certificate of merit for outstanding compassionate care for the elderly (2004)

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