Zakiya Grant, BSN MPH
Atlanta
Summary
Public health professional with clinical experience as a postpartum nurse and a strong foundation in infection control, community health education, epidemiology, and disease surveillance. Committed to advancing population health through evidence-based practice, compassionate patient-centered care, and data-informed decision-making. Highly organized and ambitious leader with a strong desire to continue learning and growing within a dynamic public health environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse – Postpartum
Northside Hospital
Atlanta
10.2021 - Current
- Monitors and assess mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge; Document assessments, interventions, observations, patient teaching provided or received in the medical record per hospital guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians regarding patient status as appropriate according to hospital guidelines.
- Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate when providing care to patients including but not limited to: Lactation Consultants, Social Workers, Patient Care Associates.
- Assisted new mothers with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding techniques as well as provided instruction on infant care.
- As of March 2023 – transitioned to 'Women’s Float Pool' - to serve as a flexible resource that floats to the High Risk Perinatal, L&D PACU, and Women’s Surgical units as a postpartum nurse.
- Managing acute postpartum patients with hypertension, infections, and hemorrhage complications.
Staff Registered Nurse – Surgical Oncology (GI/GU & Thoracic Cancer)
Winship Emory Hospital
Midtown
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Providing specialized care to patients undergoing cancer surgery.
- Preparing patients for surgery, managing post-operative care, pain, and wound care.
- Patient education, medication, and symptom management, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborating with surgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Manage Chest tubes, tracheostomy, GI/GU ostomies, wound vac and varies other fistulas and drains.
Covid-19 Epidemiologist (Temporary Contract)
Fulton County Board of Health
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Assist with the surveillance and management of Fulton County covid-19 cases.
- Provide information regarding vaccine services and other linkages to care.
- Collected survey data to identify source of covid-19 outbreaks in school, jails/prisons and nursing homes.
- Reviewed covid death records for epidemiologic surveillance and data collection.
Patient Care Tech/ Unit Secretary – ED Observation transitioned to COVID Medical Surgical
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
Lawrenceville
08.2020 - 10.2021
Patient Care Tech– GI/GU Post-Surgical
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta
03.2020 - 11.2020
Nurse Extern– ED Observation
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
Lawrenceville
05.2020 - 08.2020
Work Study Student
Chamberlain University
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Administrative duties for the Student Services office.
Community Epidemiologist/Disease Investigator
Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Educated healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
- Monitored and reported incidence of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Identified and analyzed public health concerns related to food borne parasitic diseases and their impact on the public.
- Collected survey data to identify the source of an outbreak.
- Investigated diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, or mode of transmission.
- Provided information regarding immunization schedules, vaccine services and other linkages to care.
- Supervised a research team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University-College of Nursing
Atlanta, GAMaster of Public Health - Health Education/Health Promotion
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, GABachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Healthcare teamwork
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Effective communication
- Crisis management
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Infection control measures
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Georgia, RN307125
- American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- HIPAA & OSHA Certification
- Chemotherapy Certified
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse – Surgical Oncology (GI/GU & Thoracic Cancer)
Winship Emory Hospital
04.2025 - 08.2025
Staff Registered Nurse – Postpartum
Northside Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Covid-19 Epidemiologist (Temporary Contract)
Fulton County Board of Health
03.2021 - 10.2021
Patient Care Tech/ Unit Secretary – ED Observation transitioned to COVID Medical Surgical
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
Nurse Extern– ED Observation
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
Patient Care Tech– GI/GU Post-Surgical
Piedmont Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2020
Work Study Student
Chamberlain University
11.2018 - 03.2020
Community Epidemiologist/Disease Investigator
Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness
01.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University-College of Nursing
Master of Public Health - Health Education/Health Promotion
Morehouse School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Georgia State University