Meghan Peterson
About Meghan Peterson
Meghan Peterson is a Student Para-Professional Senior Worker at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in nursing and public health, holding a Master's degree in Global Public Health from St. Catherine University and extensive experience in various healthcare settings.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Meghan Peterson has been employed at the Minnesota Department of Health as a Student Para-Professional Senior Worker since 2022. In this role, she supports epidemiologists in the Zoonotic Disease Unit, contributing to the management of human Rabies and Avian Influenza exposures. She previously served as a Student Intern at the same department for two months in 2022, gaining valuable experience in public health initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Meghan Peterson holds a Master's degree in Global Public Health from St. Catherine University, which she completed from 2021 to 2023. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a focus on Pre-veterinary medicine from St. Olaf College, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from St. Olaf College, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012.
Background in Nursing
Meghan Peterson has a diverse background in nursing, having worked as a Registered Nurse at several institutions. She served at Fairview Health Services from 2015 to 2017 and at Mayo Clinic from 2012 to 2015. She also gained experience as a Student Nurse Technician at the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2011 to 2012 and as a Student Nurse at St. Olaf College from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Experience
In addition to her current role at the Minnesota Department of Health, Meghan Peterson has been working as a BMT and Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse at University of Minnesota Physicians since 2017. Her previous experience includes serving as a Server at Champps Americana from 2004 to 2008, which provided her with customer service skills that complement her healthcare roles.
Public Health Contributions
Meghan Peterson is responsible for the surveillance of community-associated Clostridioides difficile cases across Minnesota. Her work in public health emphasizes her commitment to monitoring and managing infectious diseases, contributing to the overall health and safety of the community.