Developed, reviewed and updated program policies and procedures
Participated in organizational strategic planning
Provided leadership role in developing, implementing and evaluating organizational programs
Provided guidance and leadership on quality of health care
Participated in budget, resource management and information management activities
Supported data analytic and data management activities related to various initiatives, outcome studies, program evaluations
Graduate Assistant for the Department of Health
West Chester University of PA
01.2021 - 05.2022
Conducted data management/analysis using SPSS and Taquette software for manuscript in progress entitled “A Pilot Interprofessional Education Experiential Learning Activity with Graduate Public Health and Social Work Students”
Conducted thematic qualitative data analysis and co-author a program evaluation consulting report with focus on the qualitative data analysis in results section
Collaborated in the WCU and Temple University MSW – MPH workforce development research project
Developed, disseminated, and analyzed professional development current student feedback survey to current MPH students to inform the AY2021-22 virtual MPH professional development workshop series
Revised, disseminated, and analyzed alumni feedback survey to inform quality improvement actions and alumni engagement
Graduate Student Summer Internship
West Chester University of PA
05.2021 - 07.2021
Reviewed the National College Health Assessment data from WCU in addition to the national reference group report for all participants
Created an infographic highlighting key data points by topic for undergraduate and graduate students
Researched key information about the current state of COVID-19 virus and developed messaging to appeal to students
Developed a variety of educational materials for dissemination through social media
Developed a 15-week Mindful Monday program plan for dissemination through social media
Created mindfulness activities for each of the 15 weeks using a variety of dissemination modalities including video, voice, and graphics
Lecturer
Washington University of Barbados School of Medicine
04.2017 - 09.2018
Taught Human and Cell Biology, Research and Evidence based Medicine, Medical Sociology, and Medical Terminology and First Aid to pre-medical students
House Officer/Physician
Ishan Children and Women’s’ Hospital
08.2012 - 04.2016
In-patient Care, intensive care, emergency management in Pediatric, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Took medical history, conducted physical examination and relevant laboratory tests, prescribed medications
Health Promotion Program Manager
Karuna Shechen Clinic and Hospice
12.2013 - 05.2014
Organized, planned, and managed health promotion programs, mobile health camps, including research on prospective sites
Facilitated public health awareness campaigns
Management of outpatient clinic and palliative care in the hospice center
Communication of reports to relevant stakeholders
Medical Officer
Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)
01.2011 - 02.2012
Medical Officer in the Department of Internal Medicine
Medical Officer in the Department of Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Education
Master of Science - Applied Statistics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
05.2025
Master of Public Health - Community Health
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
05.2022
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Shenyang Medical College
Liaoning, China
07.2010
Skills
SAS Programming
R Programming
Data Analysis with SPSS 27
Proficient in Esri ArcGIS
Experienced User of ArcMap 108
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook
Redcap
Affiliations
American Statistical Association (ASA) – WCU Chapter, 2023 - present
Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) – PA Chapter, 2021 - present
Pennsylvania Public Health Association, 2021 - present
Lifetime member of Nepal Medical Association, 2016 - present
Registered clinical practitioner in Nepal Medical Council, 2010 - present
Professional Presentations
Experiences of MPH and MSW Professionals During Public Crisis, Chiarelli-Helminiak, C., Ventura, L., Sharma, S., Metz, S. M., Society for Public Health Education’s 73rd Annual Conference, 03/22 - 03/25/22
Breast Cancer Diagnosis within 5-year from Childbirth, Sharma S., West Chester University’s Student Research and Creative Activity Day, 04/23/22
Honor Societies
Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, 05/22
Publications
Unprecedented times: Experiences of social work and public health professionals in times of public crises, Ventura, L., Chiarelli-Helminiak, C. M., Frankel, A., Hipple, E., Ibrahim, J., Sharma, S., Wolcott, J., Metz, S. M., under review, Journal of Social Work in Public Health
The physical and psychological effects of a low-dose 6-week mindfulness of mothers in the fourth trimester and beyond: Program evaluation report, Metz, S. M., Patel, K., Sharma, S., 04/21, Unpublished consulting report, Arianne Missimer Shuma, DPT, RD, Founder/CEO, Movement Paradigm Center
Certification
Certification in ArcGIS
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Timeline
Intern as Health Research Analyst
New Jersey Medical Staffing Agency
07.2022 - 06.2023
Graduate Student Summer Internship
West Chester University of PA
05.2021 - 07.2021
Graduate Assistant for the Department of Health
West Chester University of PA
01.2021 - 05.2022
Lecturer
Washington University of Barbados School of Medicine
04.2017 - 09.2018
Health Promotion Program Manager
Karuna Shechen Clinic and Hospice
12.2013 - 05.2014
House Officer/Physician
Ishan Children and Women’s’ Hospital
08.2012 - 04.2016
Medical Officer
Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)
01.2011 - 02.2012
Certification in ArcGIS
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Master of Science - Applied Statistics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Master of Public Health - Community Health
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Long Term Care Aide / Travel CNA at Aureus Medical Staffing Agency - Travel AgencyLong Term Care Aide / Travel CNA at Aureus Medical Staffing Agency - Travel Agency
Adminstrative Services Manager at WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESAdminstrative Services Manager at WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES