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0-5 years of experience
Assess client needs in Family Case Management program and provide referrals to local resources, a caseload of approximately100 families
- Visit High Risk Infants (APORS) with a caseload of approximately 80 families
- Participated in Mass Vaccination H1N1 clinics as Pod Supervisor and Screening Unit Supervisor
- Provided liaison to off-site office at Aunt Martha’s Youth Services, Carpentersville
- Created systems to improve efficiency and customer service via documentation, orientation, and tracking forms for Carpentersville office as Health Department Liason
- Collaborated with partner organizations to improve number of clients served
10+ years of experience
Interviewed clients, performed physical assessments, collected various specimens, and performed microscopic evaluations
- Provided contraceptive care and treatment of clients in Family Health, to include Women’s Health and Sexually Transmitted Disease clinics
- Supervised 12 nursing and support staff members in the Immunization/Child Health programs for 13 years
- Assessed immunization statuses, administered vaccines/immunizations and performed annual immunization audits for schools in Richmond County
- Instructed health education classes to the public for the promotion and maintenance of health and wellness
- Screened and referred patients to other community service providers, as well as state and federal programs
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with the Quality Improvement Division and several Department of Public Health (DPH) programs to initiate and develop the performance measures document for the South Bay Area and East Los Angeles Area
- Served on grant review board to review and award a grant to fund a community project in a disadvantaged population.
- DPH representative for the Lennox Partnership for the Public’s Health
- Facilitated the implementation of Lennox Healthy Park
- Planned and implemented Lennox health fair with over 100 local community vendors and over 700 community residents participating
- Conducted case finding investigations to prevent and control diseases, injuries, and disabling conditions.
- Provided expert case management for patients with infectious diseases according to program priorities and nursing standards.
6-10 years of experience
Maintained extensive knowledge of vaccines for adults and children, immunization schedules, and Vaccine Information Sheets.
- Educated clients about vaccines, their benefits, side effects, and complications.
- Provided and distributed health-related materials from the Center for Disease Control.
- Performed successful practice of interviewing skills and assessment techniques for clients traveling worldwide through use of Travax software.
- Managed vaccine clinics for residents throughout numerous cities in Cuyahoga County.
- Coordinated, organized, and delivered flu vaccines to large community groups throughout Cuyahoga County, approximately 600 were administered in three-month time period.
- Administered nursing care for 2,000 students in 14 private and public schools in Cuyahoga County.
- Initiated care plans for students with special healthcare needs, such as students with history of severe allergic reactions, Asthma, Diabetes, ADD, and ADHD. Coordinated meetings between school staff and parents to discuss appropriate healthcare plans.
- Supervised LPNs and School Health Aides in all assigned school districts. Communicated with LPNs and Health Aides via an “on-call system” for all assigned facilities to answer questions or concerns regarding students.
0-5 years of experience
Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care in students ranging from age five to seventeen.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Provided emotional and behavioral support to a vast diverse, cultural, social and economic population.
- Followed through with up to date immunizations required for from the public health department.
- Educated students on proper hygiene and the prevention of spreading illness
6-10 years of experience
Assisted nurse practitioner with procedures in Women’s Clinic.
- Case managed women eligible for programs through the Tennessee Department of Health.
- Counseled adults regarding vaccines and medicines.
- Assisted patients in obtaining community resources such as TennCare.
- Served on the Monroe County Drug Task Force.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided care focused on skilled clinical need to a population of pregnant women, new mothers, newborn babies, including high risk infants and children up to age 18 within the home environment
- Provided intensive education regarding care management outside of the acute setting while incorporating health promotion and maintenance instruction to patients and families
- Managed and coordinated care and services of caseload of patients within designated health areas
- Developed, initiated and facilitated Plan of Care for Home Health Aides and regulated adherence
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in an effort to coordinate and provide quality care
0-5 years of experience
Managed the backstretch of the Philadelphia racetrack clinic for a year.
- Preformed foot care for the homeless and assisted in the clinic at St. Vincent’s church.
- Mentored young mother in Logan/ Olney/ Germantown neighborhoods. Provided assistance by making referrals for necessary resources and educated mothers about proper care of their infants and children.
- Visited homes also with the Lead Prevention program.
- Assisted in the immunization program.
0-5 years of experience
Developed, modified and implemented a nursing care plans; appropriate to the client s needs, to ensure timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for TB.
- Provided nursing case management and assessment; monitored clients for significant and/or critical changes; and documented all interventions provided to clients, families and groups.
- Coordinated and communicated with health care providers, professional, other agencies and community representatives.
- Conducted contact investigations to determine high risk exposure; referred contacts for screening and treatment and followed up to assure appropriate treatment was received.
- Assisted clients with accessing health care providers and/or services; accompanied clients to appointments with other providers; and followed up on appropriate referrals to address unmet health care needs.
- Conducted and participated in mass vaccination clinics for various diseases and blood draws for disease screening.
0-5 years of experience
Lead nurse for Communicable Disease program
- Performed STD exams, BCCCP exams, and refugee physicals as an enhanced role registered nurse.
- Assisted with Family Planning, Immunization, Breast & Cervical Cancer Control, and Tuberculosis clinics.
- Investigated and reported communicable diseases to the state.
- Provided disease counseling to patients.
- Initiated control measures when necessary.
- Ensured patients received proper treatment for communicable disease.
- Triaged telephone calls from patients related to communicable disease.
0-5 years of experience
- Case Manager for multi-cultural clientele completing comprehensive health histories and assessments.
- Performed education and instruction on the TB Disease process, in addition to participating in mock public health emergency training sessions.
- Scheduled medication refills, lab work, x-rays, gave vaccines, and obtained specimens under the direction of the Clinic Physician.
- Coordinated the scheduling of tests such as CT Scans, Bronchoscopes and other testing for clients, working in conjunction with the Licensed Social Worker.
- Acted as a preceptor for new staff, nursing students, and students from other allied professional health areas.
- Reviewed and updated clinical policies and procedures for the TB Clinic.
0-5 years of experience
Delivered home visit services to prenatal, maternal child health, communicable disease and lead poisoned families
- Serves as team leader and Acting Supervisor Public Health Nurse
- Provided group education
- Assessed an d documented findings in patient record
- Completed monthly reports
0-5 years of experience
Functioned as a public health nurse by participating in immunization clinics providing flu and pneumonia vaccinations
- Worked in a variety of settings including home health, school health, and medical office setting
- Assessed, planned, and implemented nursing care in a home setting to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Provided relief staffing in medical offices and nursing homes
0-5 years of experience
Provided physical and environmental assessments; developed and implemented care plans for each client.
- Managed cases involving families with children of special needs, including those with Down syndrome, Juvenile Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Intellectual Disability.
- Traveled to clients’ homes and joined them during receipt of medical services.
- Assisted with health literacy, and provided health education.
- Collaborated with other health professionals, such as physicians and specialists to meet health needs of clients.
- Made referrals for both health and social resources, and provided advocacy.
- Assisted in Health Fairs by providing preventive health information and materials to the general public.
- Trained and provided health education to case workers about topics relevant to their clients, including about juvenile diabetes and the contributing dietary and lifestyle factors.
0-5 years of experience
Provided case management services to clients and their children
- Provided public health services in the home, clinic, school, and community setting
- Collaborated with community health and social service agencies
- Conducted health assessment of children, infants, and pregnant women
- Counseled families in the area of nutrition and growth and development of infants, children, and pregnant women
- Administered immunizations
- Coordinator of lead program, inspected homes for high lead levels and educated parents on treatment regimen
- Provided education on sexually transmitted diseases
0-5 years of experience
Conducted home visits and case managed high risk, low income, multi-cultural clients.
- Connected patients to state agencies for resources.
- Conducted Hepatitis B contact tracing.
- Case managed geriatric, AIDS, & chronic disease patients
- Assisted urban low- income multicultural patients and attended deliveries.
- Cared for postpartum mothers and infants. Cross trained in nursery and pediatrics.
0-5 years of experience
Planned, organized coordinated and evaluated physical and psychosocial assessment of postpartum women, infants, school children and adults at prenatal, postnatal, child health and family planning clinics
- Formulated nursing diagnoses and initiated management of clients, such as rehydration
- Prescribed drugs and other medical regimen to resolve health problems e.g. treatment of anemia in pregnancy
- Performed epidemiological surveillance of communicable and non communicable
- Coordinated parish Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission HIV/Syphilis program
- Supervised professionals and support staff and delegated duties in accordance to their
- Maintained environmental health through home visits, community visits and health
- Managed programs such as school health, immunization, women’s health, control of communicable diseases, occupational safety and assisted with hospital active surveillance
- Audited services delivery within assigned area
- Conducted periodic performance evaluation of nursing, midwifery and auxiliary
0-5 years of experience
Obtained patient histories and performed physical examinations, pap smears, collecting specimens for STD testing.
- Staged and treated syphilis, treated gonorrhea, chlamydia, and genital warts as well as other infections according to established treatment guidelines.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Reviewed fee tickets for completeness and accuracy for billing purposes, reviewed abnormal labs to determine appropriate follow-up.
- Preparing minor reports.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated the HIV/AIDS program & served as STD contact investigator
- Coordinated AIDS support group & assisted with surveillance
- Presented monthly education sessions on HIV/AIDS for community leaders
- Served as advisor for projects on female sex workers & international students
0-5 years of experience
Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Program
- Investigated reportable communicable diseases; conducted daily surveillance of hospital emergency department logs.
- Conducted epidemiologic analysis, implemented control measures for outbreaks of communicable diseases in the community.
- Provided respirator fit testing for health department personnel and community physician practices.
10+ years of experience
Provided general medical care and treatment to children ages Pre-K through 16 years old.
- Treated acute injuries, emergencies and common illnesses.
- Provided care encompassing both acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Worked with physicians and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive care plans.
- Counseled students and their families on health and prevention issues.
- Referred students and families to community agencies to obtain follow-up care and further services.
0-5 years of experience
Worked as Child Care Safety & Licensure nurse, inspected existing and new child care centers.
- Presented topics related to health wellness and promotion.
- Provided educational services to community outreach programs such as Human Development Corporation, Welfare to Work; United Neighborhood Houses, Missouri Department of Health and Human Services and SIDS.
- Provided health investigation for disease outbreaks such as Shigellosis and hepatitis-C; immunizations, communicable disease, blood borne pathogens.
6-10 years of experience
Coordinator of Care for predominately geriatric population, with complex comorbidities, assess physical, social, psychological needs and living condition of patients through interviewing and physical assessment
- Collaborate with MD’s and appropriate multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate services
- Implement and appraise effect of care plan, revise through ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, instructing, and counseling to attain patient centered goals, for optimal patient care
- Document all services provided, in accordance with government regulation and agency policies
- Consult with and educate patient and family, regarding disease process(es), self-care techniques, and prevention strategies to reduce rehospitalization and regain independence
- Collaborated with It Analysts to interview staff and document future vision, and needs, of large non-profit home care agency
- Assessed current and potential impacts of new software, on roles, operations, and behaviors, to ensure smooth change management for largest non-profit home care agency in US
0-5 years of experience
Performed health assessments, first aid, and administered medications.
- Conducted health-related classroom presentations to the faculty and staffs, such as identifying the s/s of anaphylaxis and demonstrated proper administration of an Epi-pen.
- Provided health counseling regarding various illnesses, nutrition, disease prevention, and positive lifestyles.
- Acted as a liaison between home, school, and community regarding health concerns: Documented health histories, assessed long-term illnesses, and made appropriate referrals.
0-5 years of experience
Interview local and international passengers arriving from countries which are endemic for diseases of public health significance.
- Initiate quarantine procedures, notify local health authority of ill passengers with suspected communicable disease for purposes of investigation and surveillance.
- Monitor and evaluate changes in patterns of global travel and infectious disease outbreak, spread, surveillance and intervention.
- Successfully coordinated and managed the integration of primary and secondary health care services in a decentralized health system.
- Prepared and managed parish budget in keeping with annual allocations.
- Achieved key performance objectives in keeping with annual service level agreements.
- Managed the technical and administrative activities of the primary and secondary health care service.
- .Established performance targets and objectives for senior technical and administrative staff.
- Conducted interim and annual performance appraisals for senior staff.
- Developed and coordinated cost containment strategies.
- .Addressed all clients’ complaints with a view to secure amicable solutions.
0-5 years of experience
35 client case load which often included patients requiring 9 mo. continuity of care (tuberculosis, peri hep B) administrating daily medication with Direct Observed Therapy (DOT) in diverse settings in community with those affected with an infectious communicable illness.
- Provided in-field; med administration (DOT, STD), venipuncture, sample collection and delivery to lab.
- Provided leadership to 2 Health Service Aides daily.
- Participated in field exercises with local fire department to maintain readiness for Bio Hazard Preparedness.
0-5 years of experience
- Assessed, planned and implemented health care needs for clients with diverse illness
- Acted as the liaison in between the patient/families and doctors/practice nurse/hospital services
- Demonstrated the knowledge and ability to use and lead the scope of practice, professional standards and regulatory standards.
0-5 years of experience
Provided immunizations based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and standing medical protocols
- Screened and treated for sexually transmitted diseases
- Provided case management and treatment for individuals with active tuberculosis, and treated for latent tuberculosis infection
- Assisted in disease investigation and reporting
- Assisted in emergency preparedness and response
- Participated in community coalition and school health meetings
10+ years of experience
Demonstrated abilities to interact with patients/clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Educated the clients on how to breast feed by giving classes twice a week showing films and passing out handouts
- Assisted with administration on Statewide Cornerstone System in Case Management / Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Eased “difficult” clients into relax and comfortable clients by leveraging strengths in premium service delivery and ability to find win-win resolutions
- Commended for multi-tasking abilities; frequently assigned duties outside my title
- Enrolling clients in the case management program / Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program
0-5 years of experience
Staff nurse in a multi-site public health clinic. Performed assessment, counseling and education for patient health concerns and needs in adult health, maternal health, child health, family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and primary care programs.
- Provided anticipatory guidance on resources, community agencies and services.
- Assessed need for laboratory tests and immunizations. Enters immunizations into the North Carolina registry as indicated.
- Provided case management/follow-up with clients that have positive lab results or those who may need referral to a specialty or further testing.
- Managed and triaged clinic as needed during clinic manager’s absence.
0-5 years of experience
Work with first time pregnant moms (enrolled in NFP program before 28 weeks gestation).
- Work with clients from time they enroll until their child turns 2 years old.
- Teach clients about how to have and maintain a healthy pregnancy; how to communicate with others; how to raise their child using positive discipline etc.
- Assessing clients (health assessment, relationship assessment, depression scale and health habits).
- Assessing infants and toddlers (health assessment when they arrive home, ASQ screenings etc).
- Documenting in SPHERE.
0-5 years of experience
Provided a safe and healthy environment.
- Provided personal health care services by assessing client’s physical/psycho-social status.
- Prevented and controlled communicable diseases.
- Provided tuberculin skin test in accordance with health department guidelines.
- Provided case management to individuals.
- Assisted and coordinated Tuberculosis contact investigation in the community.
0-5 years of experience
Educated patients regarding medication adherence, vaccination as scheduled, self-insulin injection, healthy diet and exercise and counseling
- Performed emergency triage assessment in the clinic
- Worked with interdisciplinary providers to advocate clients
- Joined research group in the clinic
- Participated IHI conference in 2009 and 2011
0-5 years of experience
Provided skilled nursing care to children in New York City Public schools
- Coordinated the activities of School Health staff
- Case findings, referrals, and follow-ups
- Developed individualized health care plans with specific goals and objectives
- Provided health education for students, staff, and parents
0-5 years of experience
Case Manager for Children’s Special Health Care Services.
- Performed more assessments than any other nurse in the history of Children’s Special Health Care at the local level. Increased billables to over $50,000 per year.
- Assessed, educated, and treated clients with STDs.
- Managed care and services for large case load as needed.
- Duties include providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients, family, and the public about various health conditions. I have knowledge of referral resource of the Muskegon and North Ottawa areas.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided comprehensive public health nursing service to the community through clinic programs in Sexual Health, Reproductive Health, Immunizations, and TB.
- Performed specialized physical assessments, diagnose, educate, and treat STI in clients using appropriate protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted woman in reproductive health by providing education and support regarding contraception, pregnancy related health, emergency contraception, and general reproductive health
- Provided immunizations to adults, children, and clients traveling abroad
0-5 years of experience
Case manager and advocate for adults under 65 with complex medical conditions. Heavy case load of 200+ clients /year.
- In-home health risk assessments and eligibility determinations for the CADI Waiver Program, and Medical Assistance.
- Applied critical thinking skills to create safe and cost-effective personal care and community support plans, communicating with clients to identify person-centered goals and needs, appropriate resources and supports, and supporting assessment data from the health risk assessment.
- Performed intake and referral for new clients and advocacy for clients, caregivers, and families.
6-10 years of experience
Full Time Immunization Nurse serving children and adults.
- Coordinator of Perinatal Hep B program.
- Participated in Community Outreaches and Health Fairs with emphasis on education.
- Secretary of the Chester County Immunization Coalition.
- Member of Flu Committee and assisted in coordination of school flu program.
0-5 years of experience
Provides health education and coordinates case management activities for clients.
- Provides professional nursing care according to physician’s orders in conformance with recognized techniques and procedures, establishes standards and administrative policies.
- Maintain clinical charts including accurate and complete documentation of patient information including laboratory results, medications and treatment rendered.
- Assist the provider with client care; administer medications and injections as prescribed; assists with diagnostic testing including obtaining lab specimens; provide treatments.
- Designated nurse responsible for administration of flu vaccines to high volume clinic.
- Work strategically with specialty doctors in areas such as ENT, cardiology, allergy, urology and prenatal
- Triage patients under proper protocol
0-5 years of experience
Assisting providers in the care of OB, Family Planning and Pediatric clients in an outpatient setting.
- Monitoring fetal heart tones via doppler and NST machine.
- Providing breastfeeding support and education to clients at OB appointments, postpartum visits, and childbirth education classes.
- Assisting with newborn assessments and well-child visits according to Bright Futures guidelines.
- Administering vaccinations to infants, children and adults.
- Maintaining up-to-date public health educational materials and providing individualized health education to clients across the age and ability spectrum.
- Clinical EHR super-user, responsible for training all clinical staff on the use of the electronic health record (Patagonia).
0-5 years of experience
Conduct initial nursing assessments and evaluations to qualify clients for appropriateness and safety of home care services
- Develop, evaluate and modify client’s plan of care with the client, caregivers, and physician.
- Educate clients and caregivers in all procedures and equipment as well as the disease process, medications, and preventative behaviors
- Provide nursing care in agreement with Agency policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice
- Document clients’ compliance, competence and tolerance to prescribed therapy and interventions
- Coordinate client’s care with the multidisciplinary team.
0-5 years of experience
As part of the PHN team, participate in conducting home visits, immunizations, school screenings, as well as providing first aid services at community events
- Acting as hospital Liaison for C.O.P.E. program
- Locating, contacting and rescheduling patients that fail to keep appointments with TB program
- Organizing efforts for adult immunization updates
- Initiating State surveillance form and follow up on reportable diseases such as Pertussis
0-5 years of experience
Served as RN in various public schools delivering nursing care to students between ages 5 through 18.
- Obtained medical records for each student within the school.
- Cared for students with medical and mental illnesses.
- Collaborated with PCP and family members to provide complete care for each individualized student.
0-5 years of experience
I assist a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist perform cardiovascular health screenings at health fairs and other events.
- Obtain blood specimens for glucose and cholesterol testing
- Obtain health information from patient
- Perform blood pressure monitoring and patient teaching regarding high blood pressure if needed.
- Perform Electrocardiograms
- Assist with Echocardiograms and arterial dopplers
0-5 years of experience
Obtain and document patients’ medical histories, immunization status, and current medications on arrival to clinic.
- Assist providers with medical procedures
- Obtain vital signs, medication administration, wound care, suture removal, phlebotomy, and perform point of care testing.
- Reconcile clinic medication logs
- Maintain inventory of supplies and medication
10+ years of experience
Administers vaccinations, including flu shots, lab screenings, TB skin tests and health assessments
- Identifies nursing care needs of clients by working directly with them and their families
- Makes independent judgments in planning, directing and evaluating the care given to clients
- Collaborates with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes
- Leads others and manages internal projects and committees
0-5 years of experience
Act as lead public health contact for all aging and disability services in Lake County.
- Conduct comprehensive screenings and provide thorough service recommendations for individuals requiring home care and customized living services.
- Collaborate with various teams, community agencies, and service providers to coordinate services for elderly and disabled people living in the community.
- Deliver essential health care services to inmates of the Lake County Jail.
- Coordinate and deliver community health care services to fill service gaps including foot care clinics for the elderly.
- Promote health and nutrition for mothers and young children as a WIC CPA.
- Plan disease prevention activities and provide disease control interventions as needed as local Disease Prevention and Control co-coordinator.
- Engage community members of all ages in a variety of health promotion and education activities. Maintain current knowledge with on-going CE activities.
0-5 years of experience
Develops, implements, and evaluates an individualized plan of care based on assessment.
- Implements plan of care by performing skilled nursing services and on-going evaluation.
- Provides comprehensive case management and coordinates services with community agencies.
- Provides education to clients and families relative to health promotion and maintenance, safety, and disease prevention.
- Implementing and educating the public on disaster detection, triage, emergency preparedness, and communicable diseases.
0-5 years of experience
Oversight of approx. 40 field staff, Public Health Nurses, Public Health Advisors and Public Health Assistants.
- Overseer and monitors the implementation of program, policies and special projects.
- Assigns, schedules, supervises, evaluates and corrects staff.
- Is responsible for planning staff development, educational and administrative meetings.
- Is part of Emergency Preparedness to respond in city emergencies
0-5 years of experience
Utilizes I-NEDSS (Illinois National Electronic Disease Surveillance System) for communicable disease surveillance and reporting.
- Utilizes The Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange (I-CARE) to record and reconcile immunization records for clients.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and patient records.
- Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements; keeping patient information confidential.
- Serves patients by determining patient and family needs; providing nursing services and treatments.
- Helps the community health care team by coordinating and providing needed health and related services.
- Provides information by instructing family in care of patient; maintaining health and prevention of disease for family members; providing instructions in other subjects related to individual and community welfare.
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