Carmen Tirdea Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Conducted case management for children and adults with elevated blood lead levels, using data analysis and household investigations to identify and mitigate lead exposure, ensuring equitable service delivery. •Designed and implemented a lead poisoning prevention program for adults, establishing protocols and analyzing blood lead results using SAS, contributing to programmatic growth.•Conducted literature reviews on public health issues, analyzing data to inform program development and applying relevant methodological frameworks. •Developed annual reports and transitioned them into data visualizations using Power BI to improve stakeholder understanding and decision-making.•Ensured CDC-funded projects met grant deliverables while managing evaluation reports and performance measures.•Delivered presentations on heat surveillance and lead poisoning prevention to community stakeholders and developed educational materials targeting vulnerable communities.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Led the implementation of a pilot program funded by Mercy Care Plan to reduce 30-day hospital readmission rates among elderly patients through a non-clinical approach involving direct care workers. •Created a tracking methodology for over 600 members to report changes in health conditions using MatrixCare and Electronic Visit Verification software, collaborating with the IT team for data collection and optimization.•Conducted academic literature reviews and provided recommendations for evidence-based approaches and best practices for addressing social determinants of health, particularly in elderly populations with chronic diseases.•Developed program materials, including intakes, social determinants of health questionnaires, and exit interviews, serving over 100 patients with chronic diseases.•Supervised operational activities of the Health Promotion division, including strategic planning, budget management, employee recruitment, and evaluations.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Managed a CDC grant by implementing surveys, creating maps, and building collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to fulfill grant requirements.•Investigated compliance with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, wrote reports on findings, and addressed citizen concerns.•Designed public health education materials, including websites, flyers, and fact sheets on topics like monsoon safety and lead poisoning prevention.•Analyzed adult lead poisoning data and submitted annual reports to the CDC supporting data-driven program assessment.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Cameroon Arizona Partnership, Department of OB/GYN•Secured a $4 million grant from the World Bank to implement specialized medical training aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Cameroon.•Researched and developed grant proposals, securing additional funding and mobilizing resources to support programmatic growth.•Managed social media accounts and marketing materials to raise program visibility, while planning fundraising events and managing program budgets supporting donor engagement.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Designed and distributed a survey to all EMS agencies in Arizona using SurveyMonkey•Analyzed prehospital and trauma center data from the Bureau’s EMS and trauma registries to identify the geographic locations where frequency of trauma incidents may benefit from increasing STR skills for EMCTs using descriptive statistics and GIS mapping•Participated in the meetings related to the Public Health State of Emergency issued in response to the increase of opioids/opiate overdose•Contributed to the development of the web-based Prehospital Opioid Overdose Reporting Tool

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Provided extended case management services to newly arrived refugees, addressing housing, health, education, financial assistance, and legal issues facilitating resource accessibility and community integration.•Developed educational materials and coordinated group orientations on family planning, child safety seat use, and medical access.•Conducted culturally sensitive assessments for families with children identifying needs, goals, and strengths, and connecting them to community resources aligned with their priorities and needs. •Established partnerships with community agencies to support refugee families and produced quarterly programmatic reports in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Conducted patient intake by gathering medical histories, recording vital signs, performing venipunctures, administering vaccines in accordance with the vaccine schedule, and executing diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKGs, urinalysis, glucose testing).•Provided patient education and updated medical records using EMR systems.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Health Services Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Global Health

General Studies