​Rachel Dixon
Lakeside, California
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (702) 338-3397


Skills

• Proficient in relational databases such as SQL
• Skilled in data visualization tools, including Tableau
• Advanced user of MS Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Knowledgeable in project management, risk management/analysis, and quality improvement initiatives
• Experienced with Cerner and Epic health systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and Six Sigma Certified Green Belt

Professional Experience
Public Health Advisor
Caduceus Healthcare (CDC Contractor), San Diego, CA
2022 – 2023

• Completed the first COVID-19 data review and closeout for conveyances and border crossings at CDC San Diego and El Paso Quarantine Stations.
• Conducted inspections for international conveyances, including ships, aircraft, and border crossings, mitigating potential health risks in compliance with CDC and international guidelines.
• Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as international partners, to implement policies related to quarantine, isolation, and emerging infectious diseases.

 
Clinical Liaison
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospitals, Austin & Round Rock, TX
2017 – 2019

• Assessed patients and coordinated care with healthcare teams, ensuring effective discharge planning for over 300 active colleagues.
• Developed and maintained strategic relationships with healthcare providers, payers, and community resources to enhance referrals and care continuity.
• Educated healthcare providers and patients on hospital services to boost referrals and improve satisfaction.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives and tracked performance metrics to support strategic planning.

Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kindred, Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, Austin, TX
2014 – 2016

• Provided respiratory therapy to at least 50 patients per shift, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation management, and patient education.
• Conducted patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
• Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Respiratory Care Practitioner
Seton Hospital (Float Therapist), Austin, TX
2015 – 2016

• Supported respiratory teams across five major metropolitan hospitals to address staffing needs.

Respiratory Therapist
French Park Subacute Center, Santa Ana, CA
2011 – 2013

• Performed ventilator management and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex respiratory conditions.

 
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Costa Glen, Carlsbad, CA
2010 – 2011

• Provided home-based assistance for activities of daily living (ADLs).

Certified Nursing Assistant
A Servant’s Heart Care Solutions, San Marcos, CA
2009 – 2010

• Delivered in-home nursing assistance to elderly patients.

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Certified Nursing Assistant
Seacrest Village, Encinitas, CA
2008 – 2009

• Provided care in a skilled nursing facility for geriatric patients.

​Education

• Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (M.S.)
  University of San Diego, San Diego, California
• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (B.S.)
  University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

Accolades

• Quarantine Station Certificate of Appreciation

References
Available upon request