sky myers

summer intern

About

I am a highly motivated individual who is passionate about using science and evidence to advance public health initiatives and improve patient health outcomes.

Country

united states

City

washington

Industry

research

Skill

research, leadership, data analysis, microsoft office, public speaking, microsoft excel, customer service, project management, english, strategic planning, teaching, powerpoint, r, nvivo

Experience

summer intern

lab manager

ut southwestern medical center

2018-5 - 2018-8 · 4 mos

data analyst

perimeter pediatrics

2017-8 - 2018-5 · 10 mos

* Created a detailed immunization database from a 20-year span of patient data on Microsoft Excel * Identified vulnerable patients at risk of contracting influenza using International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health codes (ICD-10) * Implemented an automated influenza vaccination clinical reminder system for patients to receive vaccination * Prepared Institutional Review Board (IRB) Protocols

cdc undergraduate public health scholar

centers for disease control and prevention

2017-5 - 2017-8 · 4 mos

* Produced preliminary findings for contribution to a manuscript for publication in a scientific journal * Presented findings through a poster presentation for peers, mentors, and public health faculty * Completed comprehensive didactic Public Health coursework in Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Scientific Writing

research assistant

rollins school of public health at emory university

2017-1 - 2017-8 · 8 mos

Transcribed interviews, analyzed qualitative data using NVivo software, and made preliminary recommendations Created a detailed, systematic review of literature on the efficacy of HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery within pharmacy settings

summer research intern

national institute of allergy and infectious diseases (niaid)

2016-6 - 2016-8 · 3 mos

research assistant

morehouse school of medicine

2015-8 - 2016-5 · 10 mos

spelman college gstem scholar

consejo superior de investigaciones científicas

2015-6 - 2015-8 · 3 mos

* Discovered minimum temperature required to kill parasite, Anisakis simplex, in fishery products. * Investigated disease caused by consumption of parasite, Anisakiasis. * Utilized PCR analysis, respirometers, sensory texture instruments, and culinary preparation techniques. * Strengthened Spanish language in work and professional environments. * Presented research conclusions at SACNAS Conference 2015, in Washington D.C.