Anthony Melu

Public Health Professional

Fredericksburg, VA 20737

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Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

COVID 19 Public Health Consultant

National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) Occupational Health Services - Springfield, VA June 2020 to Present

As a member of the Incidence Response Team(IRT) I was responsible for collaborating and assisting in :

• Addressing healthcare related telephonic and email inquiries in relation to COVID 19.

• Performing research to support NGA's public health response efforts to reported COVID-19 cases and contacts impacting NGA facilities.

• Working as a Liaison between the IRT and the NGA Medical Clinic staff.

• Responding to COVID 19 related medical and public health questions from the hotline and assist the Medical Advisor as needed.

As the Lead Screening/Surveillance Technician And Administration Support

• Involved in the the Occupational Health Clinics COVID-19 daily screening /surveillance program.

• Responsible for recording and reporting screening/surveillance results to the medical director, clinic administration and respective state health departments for care and follow-up.

• Responsible for client education and awareness on current updates on COVID-19 trends.

• Responsible for Screening/Surveillance staff scheduling and ensuring that shifts are covered.

• Responsible for ensuring that the testing lab is stocked with needed supplies and all equipment are functional in accordance with manufacturers guidelines. Health Educator

Inova Health System - Fairfax, VA

February 2021 to September 2021

Part of the Administrative Support Team providing high quality learning environment and education for care management, community and workplace health education classes and programs. Was also involved with the administrative support of the COVID-19 Vaccination campaign in the northern Virginia region. Emergency Medical Technician

Lifecare Medical Transports - Woodbridge, VA

September 2019 to January 2021

As an EMT,I am responsible for leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of basic life support in a pre-hospital(during Transport) setting or facility situation.Responsible for giving directions to other crew members when operating as attendant-in-charge(AIC) on patient care and medical issues.I am responsible for delivering emergency medical care to a variety of patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.Examining patients and report findings to receiving medical staff or physicians.Responsible for completing and recording all required patient reports or runs made by the crews by using Electronic Medical Recording (EMR)System. As a Driver, I am responsible for operating the ambulance(ALS) in accordance with safety rules and regulations; company policies; federal, state and local laws, regulations and statutes.I am responsible for ensuring the that assigned vehicle is completely stocked and in good running order at the beginning of each shift, after every response and at the end of each shift.I am also responsible for cleaning patient care compartment and vehicle in accordance with Company adopted infection control and maintenance guidelines. Rehab Nurse Technician

Encopass Health Rehabilitation of Hospital of Fredericksnurg - Fredericksburg, VA July 2017 to March 2020

Provided assistance to rehab patients in their routine activities of daily living.Ambulating patients in accordance with the therapists recommendations.Changing patients beds and providing appropriate oral and personal hygiene.Provided assistance to patient care team in collection of patient data and specimen which included urine and stool specimens and processed specimens as as directed.Obtained and recorded weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry and pain assessment and I&O.Communicated and recorded patient status and reported changes in patient condition to licensed professional.Assisted nurses in emergency situations and preparations for admission and discharge.Performed EKGs, bladder scans and blood sugar finger sticks as directed.Entered patient charges into the electronic medical data base systems and followed up as appropriate.Performed data entry into electronic medical data base systems.Assists the dialysis charge nurse and his staff in preparing the patients for the procedures,provide comforting care to the patients during and after their dialysis procedures. Fairfax County fire fighter Recruit

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department - Fairfax, VA April 2019 to August 2019

Training as a Fire Fighter EMT Recruit

Trainer

Encompass Health - Fredericksburg, VA

July 2017 to April 2019

Encompass Health Administration sent me on special assignment to train staff in electronic health documentation and Nurse Tech duties at a sister hospital in South Carolina for one week. CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Poets Walk in Fredricksburg - Fredericksburg, VA

March 2017 to July 2017

Responsible for patients' personal hygiene by providing bedpans, urinals and giving baths and showers, back rubs, and shaves; helping resident to the bathroom and other areas in the facility as needed. Providing adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. Providing patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

GREENFIELD SENIOR LIVING - Stafford, VA

February 2017 to May 2017

Providing care for elderly residents in assisted living. Care includes, bathing, and some activities and personal care.

Daily documentation required and end of shift reporting required. Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, back rubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Counselor

Heritage Multicultural Programs & Services - Alexandria, VA October 2016 to March 2017

Providing in home 1:1 counselling and mentoring services to at risk youths and their respective families in the community through cultural orientation, family reunification and educational strengthening programs.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Ashland, VA June 2016 to December 2016

Part of the Dementia and Alzheimer's unit team providing specialized care to residents.Providing ADL's to the residents, helping with feeding and charting the changes in the health status of the residents as required by company policy.

Also worked in the Rehab department as a Restorative Nurse Aid.Helping ambulating residents post surgery.Provided exercise for the residents ranging from active and passive range of motion, bowel training.

Health Director

Riverside Farm Institute - Lusaka

January 2013 to December 2015

Worked in the institutes business department as an interim accounts Manager. Responsible for the administrative and financial aspects of both Riverside's health facilities, a lifestyle rehabilitation center and a community clinic.

Worked as a counselor at the lifestyle and rehabilitation center's drug, alcohol addiction program particularly with the youth. Provided individual and family counseling to help in successful health behavior change.

Developed and implemented drug and alcohol free home life plans for the clients after being discharged from our rehabilitation center.

Acted as Liaison of the institutes health system with the Zambian Governments Drug enforcement Commission (D.E.C),the Ministry of Health and other non-governmental organizations, faith based organizations and the the general public. Organised and conducted the institute's health promotions and marketing activities through health expos in government departments, faith based institutions, the private sector and the community at large.

Lead Instructor in Riverside's Health Educator course teaching classes ranging from Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Massage and Hydrotherapy, Counseling, First Aid and common diseases as well as planning and conducting professional health expositions.

Guest Instructor

Abuja - NG

April 2012 to September 2012

Organized and conducted training programs for health educators. Ought classes ranging from Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Massage and Hydrotherapy. Organized and conducted health expos with college and university students as well as health professionals.

Project Director (Volunteer)

Malamulo Medical Missionary Institute - Makwasa

August 2009 to September 2011

Responsible for administrative aspects of the project through planning and implementing the four month health training of community health workers/health educators.Liaised with government and non governmental organization officials.Coordinated and monitored student practicums in collaboration with the Malamulo Hospitals administrators and physicians.Conducted health Expositions and seminars with the students at schools, in the hospital and in the community.Raised funds for the institution by reaching out to local and international donors and oversaw the building and business projects of the Institute.Worked as the student counselor during the training and taught Massage, anatomy and physiology classes.Helped to start a diabetes support group at the hospital. Massage Therapist/ Health Educator

Malamulo SDA Hospital

March 2010 to August 2011

In charge of the Hospitals massage section at both the hospital and the Urban clinic. Worked in collaboration with the physician on duty who recommended massage therapy and rehabilitative work for specific conditions. Provided education and counseling to patients on body mechanics and healthful living.

Head Therapist

Umoyo Natural Health - Lusaka

June 2008 to March 2009

Prepared and explained treatment plans to the clients. Supported the clients during their treatment through health education and counseling in their stop smoking program. Lifestyle Counselor

Riverside Farm Institute - Lusaka

August 2004 to August 2007

Assisted the Physician during patient assessments at the beginning of the 10 day health and healing programs. Responsible for up to 4 patients during their 10 day stay giving them their needed treatments upon the physicians request, charting their progress, taking their vitals, gave health lectures and cooking demonstrations and worked as a night staff seeing to the needs of up to 10 in house patients. Counseling included patients with lifestyle diseases such as HIV, Obesity, drug and alcohol addictions. Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

University Of Liverpool - Liverpool

2013 to June 2020

High school diploma in Secondary Education

Mufuliral High school - Mufulira

January 1994 to November 1999

Certificate in Health/ Lifestyle Education

Riverside Farm Institute - Kafue

Certificate in Nursing Assistant

Mission Career College - Riverside, CA

Certified EMT-B

Fairfax County fire and Rescue Academy

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Skills

• Certified Basic Life Support CPR/ECC Instructor (Less than 1 year)

• Health education and Promotion specialist (10+ years)

• CPR

• training

• Microsoft Word

• Documentation

• EVOC

• TIMS Certified

• Infection Control Training

• Motivational interviewing

• Health coaching

• Microsoft Office

• EMT Experience

• Anatomy Knowledge

• Physiology Knowledge

• Dementia Care

• Medical Terminology

• Alzheimer's Care

• Child & Family Counseling

• Case Management

• EMR Systems

Certifications and Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider/Instructor

June 2021 to June 2023

• Certified Basic Life Support/CPR/ECC Instructor with the American Heart Association and currently hold membership in the AHA Instructor Network.

CPR

TIMS

EMT Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

February 2021 to February 2023

Assessments

Electronic Health Records: Best Practices — Completed May 2020

Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use Full results: Completed

Clinical Judgment — Familiar

November 2020

Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Familiar

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Groups

American Public Health Association

Present

Americas leading public health organization working for the advancement of health for all people and communities through the strengthening of public health professionals and giving voice to science based policy debates.

Additional Information

I am a certified Basic Life Support/CPR/ECC Instructor with the American Heart Association and currently hold membership in the AHA Instructor Network. I graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma(PGDip) in Public Health from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Currently a graduate student in the Master of Public Health Nutrition and Wellness at Oakwood University

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