Sara Mccall, Rn, Bsn, Mph, Mches Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

The Communicable Disease Investigations and Case Management team provides timely response to reportable diseases, including case investigation, case management, outbreak response and implementation of preventive measures to control disease spread in the community. The nurse supervisor provides leadership and supervision to the team, including nurses and related support staff. The supervisor coordinates the delivery of epidemiological and nursing care at the individual, family and populations levels. Assure prompt disease response activities including the planning, organizing and supervising of communicable disease investigations and interventions.Assure adherence to protocols and standing orders as well as manage performance and work with staff to meet agreed upon goals and objectivesFacilitate problem solving with difficult cases and epidemiological investigationsAct in a leadership role and coordinate/ensure communication with internal and external partners during large or complex outbreaks or casesDevelop and maintain nursing protocols, and coordinate with health officer on program standing ordersMake recommendations for best practices and/or medical equipment/supplies to ensure up to date standardParticipate in quality assurance and improvement activities related to program, such as the Oregon Health Authority's Triennial ReviewParticipate in operational and programmatic planning with Communicable Disease leadershipFoster internal partnerships with other Communicable Disease, Public Health and Health Department teams to improve internal and external operationsPromote teamwork and build relationships to create a workplace that fosters safety, trust and belongingFoster a relationship with the Community Partnerships and Capacity Building unit and community based organizations to engage communities routinely about communicable diseaseRepresent the health department and the Investigations and Case Management team at community events and meetings

Supervise Community Health Nurses on the COVID-19 Case Investigation Team.Supervise the Facility Outbreak and Outreach Team (FOOT), comprised of Community Health Nurses and Disease Intervention Specialists. Subject matter expert on infectious disease outbreaks. Provide policy guidance. Collaborate with senior leadership to guide ongoing COVID-19 response.

Portland, Oregon Area

Investigates over 1,000 cases of reportable conditions per year in accordance with Oregon state Investigative Guidelines and Multnomah County Health Department policies and protocols.Integrates applied epidemiology and public health nursing.Leads investigations into outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as measles, mumps, influenza, norovirus, salmonella, and Shiga toxin producing E. coli.Maintains data reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.Promoted to Lead Nurse Epidemiologist in February 2018 to lead team of 4-6 nurses and epidemiologists.Trains new nurses in investigation techniques, data quality standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.Serves as Facility Outreach and Outbreak Team Lead for Multnomah County Health Department COVID-19 response, overseeing team of 13 investigators who respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in healthcare facilities and businesses. Personally led over 200 COVID-19 outbreak investigations to date.

Abilene, Texas Area

Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients per shift needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.Monitored patient condition, including identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.Administered medications and treatment to patients and evaluated responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and uphold infection control standards.

Raf Lakenheath, England, United Kingdom

Developed and implemented first comprehensive lactation program on base to provide support to over 300 military families per year.Served as subject matter expert in lactation and consulted for pediatricians, nurse midwife, nurse practitioner and other medical professionals on base.Drove operational improvements which resulted in higher rates of breastfeeding and reduced rates of formula supplementation among military families.From February 2013 to July 2014, remotely supervised a subcontractor in the position.

Raf Lakenheath, England, United Kingdom

Conducted group wellness presentations for classes of up to ten participants.Developed and provided variety of health/wellness interventions to meet needs of military communityDevelop and provide a variety of health/wellness interventions to meet the needs of the community

Feltwell, England, United Kingdom

Maintained infection control standards in busy military veterinary clinic. Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.

Raf Lakenheath

Created health promotion program to increase quality of life for single and unaccompanied Airmen stationed at RAF Lakenheath. Submitted grant proposal to Year of the Air Force Family fund and was awarded over $7000 in seed money to implement program.Communicated effectively both orally and in writing.

Portland State University

Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading for approximately 200 students in three undergraduate classes in School of Community HealthSupported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Conducted phone interviews with patients to establish nature and extent of concerns/issues, provide assistance in developing treatment goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services/options.Evaluated and updated library of patient education booklets on psoriasis and sought out opportunities to write several articles for member publications and Web site.

Portland, Oregon, United States

I was an intern with the Center for Women's Health during my senior year in college. Midway through the internship, I was offered the position of Education Coordinator. Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of Center for Women's Health and Center of Excellence.Spearheaded outreach activities within OHSU and broader Portland community to expand educational opportunities and promote Center for Women's Health programs and services.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Texas Student Nurses AssociationGraduated magna cum laude from accelerated, 1-year BSN program.

Masters Of Public Health, Health Promotion: Health Behavior

Activities and Societies: American Public Health Association Student AssemblyGraduated summa cum laude with an emphasis in Health Behavior.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Community Health Education, Health Sciences

Graduated cum laude with a double major in Community Health Education and Health Sciences