Stephanie Carlisle
Stratford,Ontario
Summary
Knowledgeable public health professional eager to leverage knowledge in infection, prevention and control. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Inspector
Huron Perth Public Health
05.2008 - Current
- Promoted a positive image of the public health department by maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity, and impartiality when interacting with business owners, operators and community members.
- Increased awareness among the general public about the importance of maintaining clean environments by participating in outreach activities and educational programs.
- Educated owners/operators on IPAC best practices to minimize public health risks.
- Assisted in updating internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current public health regulations, standards and best practices for safeguarding public health outcomes.
- Streamlined the student mentoring program, provided one on one mentorship to many public health inspector students and assisted with the organization of mock oral examinations to help prepare students for the board of certification examination.
- Participated in interagency collaborations to address complex public health issues such as disease outbreaks or emergency response situations.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies in various workplace settings.
- Identified potential health hazards through meticulous examination of facilities for cleanliness, pest control, and safe food handling practices.
- Held the role of Vectorborne Diseases Program Lead for 10 plus years.
- Held the role of Personal Service Settings Backup Lead for 10 plus years.
- Aided in controlling disease outbreaks by tracking cases, interviewing affected individuals, and recommending preventive measures based on gathered data.
- Completed several respiratory and enteric outbreak investigations in various settings (Long Term Care homes, Retirement Homes, Daycares, community workplaces (ex. Recreational Camp outbreaks, Food Premises outbreaks etc).
- Completed many DoPHs investigations as well as Rabies investigations.
- Ensured area inspection completion rates were done in a timely manner. Area inspections had a wide range in type of inspections: Food Premises inspections, Daycare Inspections, IPAC inspections, Personal Service Setting inspections, Group Home licensing inspections, Funeral Home licensing inspections, Migrant Farm Home inspections, Public Pool and Hot Tub inspections, Recreational Camp inspections and more.
- Enhanced community safety through timely investigation of complaint-driven inspections and follow-up visits.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, enforcement actions taken, and progress made towards compliance.
- Evaluated new construction projects for various health care settings for compliance with applicable best practices related to IPAC concerns.
- Reviewed food establishment plans during pre-construction phases to verify that proposed designs met Ontario Food Premises regulation 493/17 requirements regarding sanitation facilities and equipment layout.
Communicable Disease Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted with overflow of outbreak work that occurred in the 2017-2018 winter season.
Communicable Disease Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Completed several respiratory and enteric outbreak investigations at various long term care homes, retirement homes, and day cares.
- Attended first and second quarter PAC-PSC meetings and FOG meetings.
- Assisted with the inspection completion rates in the CD public health inspector's area (food premises inspections, day care inspections, IPAC inspections, Personal Service Setting Inspections etc.) as well as any complaint driven inspections and required follow-up.
Student Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Continued to add PHI work experience and improved on the skills gained during the 2007 practicum.
Student Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Setting scheduled priorities where appropriate, ensuring mandated and health unit requirements are met.
- Applied in practice, key knowledge, critical thinking skills, and aptitudes related to environmental public health sciences.
- Applied systematic inspection processes and risk assessments during the inspection of premises and assist with conducting audits where applicable.
- Under the oversight of a PHI mentor, complaints were assessed as to whether they fall within scope of duties, set priorities and respond within the appropriate timeframe as per mandated legislation.
- Identified health hazards and took appropriate action where problems/risks exist in consultation with a mentor.
- Applied risk assessment processes during investigations and referred matters to the Senior PHI and/or PHI mentor, or other relevant agencies or departments where appropriate.
West Nile Virus Student
Perth District Health Unit
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Followed health unit policies and procedures.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for the West Nile Virus program communication plan.
- Gathered information to monitor and maintain the health unit's West Nile Virus surveillance program.
- Shadowed public health inspectors to gain an understanding of what a public health inspector's career entails.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Public Health
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON04.2008
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Healthcare settings inspection
- Childcare center inspection
- Disease outbreak investigation
- Foodborne illness investigation
- Regulatory compliance enforcement
- Critical Thinking
- Public health education
Timeline
Communicable Disease Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
12.2017 - 02.2018
Communicable Disease Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
01.2015 - 09.2015
Public Health Inspector
Huron Perth Public Health
05.2008 - Current
Student Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
05.2008 - 08.2008
Student Public Health Inspector
Perth District Health Unit
05.2007 - 08.2007
West Nile Virus Student
Perth District Health Unit
05.2006 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Applied Science - Public Health
Ryerson University
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