Bioinformatician/ Computational Biologist

Suehellen D. McDougal

Palm Coast Fl ***** 240-***-**** ********.*@************.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehellen-mcdougal-7878095b EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA Expected: August 2025 Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT Graduated May 2009 Bachelor of Science in Biology

Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA Graduated May 2005 Associate in Arts in Medical Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL March 2025- Present Bioinformatics Full-Time Intern

-Cleaned and processed high-resolution microclimate logger data collected every 5 minutes throughout 2023-2024 from 6 salt marsh monitoring sites to ensure data quality and accuracy.

-Conducted statistical analysis to identify correlations between microclimate variables and mosquito trap data, contributing to understanding of environmental factors affecting mosquito populations in salt marsh ecosystems.

-Performed comprehensive quality control procedures on large time-series datasets to remove errors and inconsistencies improving data reliability for mosquito control research.

-Analyzed continuous environmental monitoring data to support evidence-based mosquito control strategies and salt marsh habitat management decisions.

Inca Cleaning, LLC, Palm Coast, FL January 2004- Present Small Business Owner and CEO

-Business Management: Established, registered, and managed a start-up business since 2011. Fully manage all aspects of the business, including staff, invoices, commercial cleaning contracts, and payroll.

-Marketing: Manage marketing campaigns and assist with the distribution of direct mail and in-person advertising.

-Project Management: Manage contracts and follow-up cleaning service inspections for all jobs on a scheduled basis. Select Physical Therapy, St. Augustine, FL. September 2012- December 2013 Patient Service Specialist-

-Perform front office duties such as answering phones, relaying messages between patient and Physical Therapist, check mail, print out schedules and sign-in sheets, including daily logs for report submissions.

-Schedule appointments appropriately according to the physical therapy/ occupational therapy availability.

-Verify patient insurance and availability. Enter appropriate insurance information into patient demographics.

-Register patients appropriately using various programs. Verify there is no missing information for audit.

- Collect and enter co-pay, coinsurance, or deductible charges for billing department. Palm Coast OB GYN, Palm Coast, FL August 2011- October 2012 Front Office Coordinator

-Front line for patient contact and questions regarding office procedures and appointments.

-Perform secretarial duties including verifying insurances.

-Screen and review all referrals. Check to make sure all medical records have been received.

-Took initiative in process improvement in the front office by re-organizing check in process between receptionist and Medical Assistants.

-Verify medical records in EMR, inbox, manage cash flow, and run patient reports for department. Windham Hospital, Willimantic, CT February 2007- July 2011 Physical Medicine Receptionist/Aide Level II

-Aide Physical Therapist on duty with inpatient physical therapy care on weekends. Suehellen D. McDougal

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-Perform a variety of physical therapy aide duties to assist the therapist in the direct provision of patient care.

-Register patients, enter charges, check insurance, file records, and admin files. Unit Coordinator, Maternity Department

-Perform secretarial duties, submit ancillary orders, and transcribe medication orders.

-Responsible for birth worksheets, social security, and other paperwork required by Connecticut Birth Registrar.

-Assist as a birth coach when translation is required from Spanish to English.

-Initiated new format for charge sheet which has lead to a significant decrease in paper usage and easier entry of charges and verification for bi-weekly non-stress test and partuition patients.

-Re-formatted and updated the nursing labor record for unit.

-Created visitor pass badges to limit visitors during labor and delivery. Also, I established a database to track prenatal records and deliveries, which simplified workflow estimation and planning.

-Created a new checklist label for prenatal patient charts. It works with charge sheets, keeping track of record contents. This helps nursing staff and secretaries identify completed and pending tasks, such as labs or patient history before parturition. United States Navy, Quantico, VA May 2003- February 2007 Hospital Corpsman Third Class Petty Officer, Family Practice Department

-Demonstrated exceptional clinical flexibility; able to work independently in all areas of Family Practice clinic during periods of staff shortages. Assisted providers with numerous minor surgical procedures including PAP smears, colposcopies, vasectomies, and performing suturing.

-Subject expert and “Go-To” person for medical support staff training. Provided key lectures on life safety equipment operation.

-Certified in Orthopedics at Dewitt Army Hospital, which increased patient treatment.

-Superbly managed the command’s second-highest OPTAR budget with a 100% obligation rate in support of 22 health care providers and over 8,000 patients monthly; endured the availability of patient care supplies for eight clinics. Education and Training Department

-Revamped command training files and received MEDIG's highest praise for creating exceptional records.

-Increased the command clinical competency on training requirements from 68% to 100%.

-Successfully instructed BLS-HP and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to more than 200 personnel. U.S. Navy, Boston, MA April 2001- April 2003

USS Constitution Tour guide/ Navy Seaman (HN), Deck Department

-Initiated and managed SNAP Automated Medical System database for 80+ staff members. Achieved >95% readiness with no supervision.

-Team leader for up to 15 people in working parties responsible for the upkeep of the historic landmark, USS Constitution.

-Representative of the Navy during dozens of special events, military ceremonies and the command’s national education outreach program.

-Promoted Naval service to over one million people as part of two-year national education outreach program.

-Secretary for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Committee ensuring all meeting minutes are recorded and distributed. Research

2008-Tropical Biology Program- Eastern Connecticut State University

-Conducted research in Costa Rica for two weeks in May on Lantana camara and its interactions with animals.

-Set up an experiment to determine the effects of the plant's color and flower size on the animals.

-After collecting data, it was analyzed and submitted official findings.

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