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EPIDEMIOLOGIST III
Professional Summary
Public Health professional with a diverse background in Veterinary Health Science and Communicable Disease Epidemiology.  Highly skilled in public health surveillance, data analysis, research and health education. Excellent communication and writing skills. Fluent in English and Spanish.  
Skills
  • Conference presentation
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Literature reviews
  • Grant writing
  • Infectious disease management and control
  • Health education
  • Client and community outreach
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Aseptic surgical techniques
  • Veterinary laboratory skills
  • Knowledge of statistical software for data analysis (Epi Info, SAS, SPSS, Stata)
  • Word processing
  • Database management
  • Verbal and written communication skills
Work History
Epidemiologist III, 09/2015 to Current
Cook County Department of Public Health – Forest Park, IL
  • Perform daily surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases
  • Assist in outbreak investigations of vaccine preventable diseases         
  • Provide education and recommendations for the prevention and control of vaccine preventable diseases        
  • Collect and analyze surveillance data of vaccine preventable diseases in Cook County to monitor seasonal trends, identify risk factors in the population and provide data for public health research and investigations
  • Maintain communication and partnerships with healthcare providers and infection control preventionists for accurate and timely reporting of communicable diseases mandated by law
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Public Health Specialist / Epidemiologist, 12/2013 to 09/2015
Puerto Rico Department of Health – San Juan, PR
  • Assisted in field and laboratory investigations of reportable communicable diseases including, but not limited to, zoonotic, foodborne and vaccine preventable diseases
  • Along with healthcare providers, evaluated need for rabies post exposure prophylaxis on animal bite victims
  • Developed and maintained an animal rabies and potential rabies exposures surveillance system
  • Performed literature reviews and prepared reports and protocols on reportable communicable diseases  
  • Collaborated in zoonotic disease investigations with other government agencies
  • Participated in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response training exercises.  
  • Gave presentations on prevention and control of communicable diseases to medical professionals and lay audience.  
  • Investigated outbreaks in schools, residential facilities, hospitals and other healthcare settings and implemented control measures to mitigate further disease propagation.
  •  Improved communication and partnerships with healthcare providers and infection control preventionists for accurate and timely reporting of communicable diseases as part of the mandated surveillance process for reportable diseases in Puerto Rico.
  • Collaborated in the writing and submission process of public health grants


 

 
Licensed Veterinary Technologist, 04/2008 to 05/2013
Veterinary Specialty Hospital – San Juan, PR
  • Obtained medical histories from pet owners and performed triage and initial assessment of domestic animals
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, serology, urinalysis, parasitology, and microbiology         
  • Performed and analyzed skin and ear cytologies      
  • Prepared samples for outside laboratory analysis         
  • Cleaned, maintained and sterilized surgical instruments and prepared surgical packs 
  • Maintained and used medical equipment such as X-ray machine, microscope, blood analyzers and autoclave
  • Took and developed radiographs            
  • Induced anesthesia and endotracheal intubation on domestic animals 
  • Prepped animals for surgery using proper surgical aseptic techniques
  • Monitored anesthesia during surgery     
  • When needed, assisted veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic techniques  
  • Performed dental cleanings         
  • Administered treatments and injections following veterinarian's instructions
  • Under direct supervision of veterinarian, administered chemotherapy using proper protective measures       
  • Maintained pharmacy records and controlled substance logs       
  • Performed venous and urinary catheterization using proper aseptic techniques
  • Prepared medical records, consent forms and estimates of surgical procedures
  • Updated client/patient files
  • Reviewed post-operative instructions with the clients before discharging patients including proper management of surgical wounds and prevention of post-operative infections.
  • Performed other duties as assigned
Education
Master of Public Health: Epidemiology, 2011
University of Puerto Rico-Graduate School of Public Health - San Juan, PR
Bachelor of Science: Veterinary Technology, 2007
University of Puerto Rico-School of Health Professions - San Juan, PR
Bachelor of Science: Coastal Marine Biology, 2006
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao, PR
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Cook County Department of Public Health
  • Puerto Rico Department of Health
  • Veterinary Specialty Hospital

School Attended

  • University of Puerto Rico-Graduate School of Public Health
  • University of Puerto Rico-School of Health Professions
  • University of Puerto Rico

Job Titles Held:

  • Epidemiologist III
  • Public Health Specialist / Epidemiologist
  • Licensed Veterinary Technologist

Degrees

  • Master of Public Health : Epidemiology , 2011
    Bachelor of Science : Veterinary Technology , 2007
    Bachelor of Science : Coastal Marine Biology , 2006

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