Data Analyst Public Health

NIDHI SAVANI

Memphis, TN LinkedIn: nidhisavani***9 +1-901-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Public health professional with over 3 years of experience in research, data analysis, and supporting clinical studies aimed at addressing health disparities. Skilled in epidemiology and biostatistics, with proven expertise in coordinating research activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communicator with experience engaging patients, research staff, and stakeholders to support efficient study workflows and data-driven public health decision-making.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sep 2014 - Nov 2019

Gujarat University, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Data Analyst Mar 2025 - Present

Rang Technology Inc, Piscataway, NJ

• Analyzed real-world EHR and claims data for 10,000+ patients to examine treatment patterns, healthcare utilization, and safety outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation cohorts.

• Collaborated with clinical and analytics teams to define inclusion/exclusion criteria and construct patient cohorts for accurate evaluation of treatment effectiveness and safety.

• Developed automated reports using SAS macros to streamline longitudinal analysis workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance reporting efficiency.

• Interpreted treatment trends and safety outcomes across cohorts, providing insights that supported evidence-based decision-making and improved alignment of clinical strategies with study objectives. Research Assistant Independent Research Project. Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 Independent Research Collaboration, Memphis, TN

• Designed and executed a secondary research study analyzing healthcare access disparities among U.S. adults during the COVID- 19 pandemic, identifying that 17% had difficulty contacting their usual source of care (USC) and 41% faced prolonged travel times.

• Performed statistical analysis using R, including logistic regression and descriptive statistics, to examine factors contributing to healthcare delays and disparities, summarizing results in structured reports for stakeholders.

• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to refine study methodologies, interpret findings, and develop data-driven recommendations for improving healthcare equity, emphasizing disparities by race, insurance status, and region. Epidemiology & Research Data Intern May 2024 - Aug 2024 Department of Linkage and Retention, Friends For All, Memphis, TN

• Performed multivariate analyses using SAS and Excel to model HIV/STD testing trends across clinical and mobile outreach settings, identifying key predictors of patient linkage, retention in care, and health disparities.

• Streamlined and cleaned large datasets from Athena, Focus E-Dashboard, and Evaluation Web, ensuring consistency for longitudinal tracking and resolving over 120 discrepancies impacting program evaluation.

• Created detailed, actionable reports and visualizations using Tableau, translating complex testing and care data into strategic recommendations that supported protocol revisions—leading to a 22% increase in Hispanic/Latino screening and expanded access to same-day PrEP services.

Public Health Dentist Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

Zirkon Super Specialty Dental Clinic, India

• Analyzed oral cancer screening data from over 1,000 patients, identifying high-risk factors like tobacco and alcohol use, and collaborated with healthcare teams to develop targeted early detection programs.

• Assisted in patient education and program implementation, leading a fluoride varnish initiative for pediatric patients, which resulted in a 25% reduction in cavity incidence over one year.

• Supported clinical documentation and data management by helping adopt an electronic health record system, ensuring accurate patient tracking and improving research-driven decision-making. Public Health Analyst Nov 2019 - May 2021

Nakoda Trust Diagnostic Medical Center, India

• Conducted a retrospective cohort study to analyze the relationship between periodontal disease and maternal health outcomes such as preterm birth, gestational diabetes among pregnant women in underserved populations.

• Managed research databases and cleaned patient data using SPSS, identifying key trends such as a 12% higher likelihood of preterm birth among women with periodontal disease.

• Created and ensured compliance with IRB protocols for research involving vulnerable populations, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to collect and validate data for public health initiatives. SKILLS

• Statistical Analysis & Data Management: SAS, R Studio, SPSS, SQL, data abstraction, multivariate analysis, predictive modeling, database maintenance, and clinical study data entry.

• Public Health & Research Expertise: Epidemiological analysis, survey design, healthcare disparities research, systematic literature reviews, quantitative & qualitative methods, and data collection.

• Clinical Research & Compliance: Patient screening, informed consent, IRB submissions, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance.

• Visualization, Reporting & Technical Skills: Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office 365, data visualization, data management, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATION

• Manuscript: “Role of Sociodemographic and Health Factors on Delayed Healthcare Access due to COVID-19: A Cross- sectional Observational Study"- Under preparation

• Conference Presentation: “Barriers to Healthcare Access Among the United States Population During COVID-19 Pandemic" Poster presented at American Public Health Association (APHA), October 2024 – Minneapolis, Minnesota CERTIFICATION

• SAS 9.4 Base Programming Certification April 2025 SAS Institute

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