Hellencathy Mathias

Public health and healthcare professional with experience in infection prevention, caregiving, and healthcare data analysis. Skilled in epidemiology, surveillance support, healthcare documentation, statistical analysis, and patient-centered care. Strong interest in infection prevention, epidemiology, public health analysis, and healthcare quality improvement.

Infection Prevention Intern at UAB Hospital (2025-08 – 2025-12)

• Analyzed infection surveillance data across multiple hospital units to identify trends and support prevention strategies
• Supported reporting and compliance tracking for daily infection control initiatives
• Designed an outbreak response flowchart based on infection control guidelines to support standardized decision-making and improve response efficiency

Caregiver at Private Client Care (2022-09 – 2025-12)

• Monitored and documented changes in client condition and communicated observations to family members and/or healthcare providers
• Provided daily living assistance to clients in home settings while maintaining hygiene and infection-control practices
• Supported medication reminders and adherence to care routines as directed by care plans
• Assisted with mobility, personal hygiene, and environmental sanitation to reduce infection risk
• Maintained confidentiality and demonstrated patient-centered, trauma-informed care
• Followed safety protocols to prevent falls, contamination, and spread of illness in home environment

Administrative Intern at Kolbe Clinic (2022-08 – 2022-11)

• Collected and analyzed demographic data across 10+ counties to support service expansion
• Conducted needs assessments for underserved populations
• Supported EHR implementation through data preparation and organization

Merchandise Coordinator at TJX Companies (2019-06 – 2020-06)

• Analyzed sales and inventory data to support pricing decisions
• Managed merchandising operations and product performance tracking

Master of Public Health in Epidemiology – University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) (2026-05)

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics – University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) (2024-12)

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management – University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) (2022-12)

Associate of Science in Business Administration – Jefferson State Community College (2019-05)