Community Health and Immunization Nurse Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Public Health Nurse

• Mar 2015 - Jul 2021

• Planned, implemented and evaluated Immunization program for adults, children and vulnerable populations with health equity as a top priority.• Performed continuous research of trends and best practices in public health data to guide current and future operational policy.• Oversaw a $175K vaccine-revolving account with 90% growth rate during 6-year tenure.• Mobilized a team of 30+ clinical and non-clinical professionals during COVID-19 response efforts and served as Incident Commander for regional COVID-19 vaccination clinics.• Spearheaded, implemented, and evaluated medical, behavioral, and culturally competent maternal-infant home visiting program with linkage to community-based support services.• Initiated sustainable, evidence-based clinical programs to ensure processes were streamlined and scalable for community-based organizations.• Investigated sustainable health-insurance reimbursement for immunizations and maternal and infant health program while advocating for policy changes at the state and federal levels.• Secured over $140K in grants for COVID-19 response and maternal mental-health programs, and expanded department operating budget for improving community-based programs.• Consulted with health care providers, non-profit organizations, political leaders and key stakeholders to create and promote equitable healthcare policies, ensure quality assurance, and implement appropriate community resources to reach desired goals.• Served as City’s public health clinician during COVID-19 response, assessing disease control policies and advising businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations on risk mitigation.• Tracked monthly disease-trend surveillance data to formulate risk-reduction measures, identify and support at-risk populations, and enhance existing prevention programs.• Collaborated with a public-relations firm on public health campaigns and health-literacy materials, leveraging television interviews, radio, social media, blog, and print.

RN Case Manager

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

Establish compassionate and exceptional clinical care for up to 20 hospice home care patients Supervise and monitor licensed practical nurses and hospice aides as they provide patients with clinical care Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medication management, symptom management and disease process at end of life Gather information on patient and family psychological, social, and spiritual dynamics and incorporate findings into plans of careMaintain up-to-date computerized patient recordsReport and communicate appropriate information to members of Interdisciplinary TeamServe as a preceptor for new nursing staff and nursing students

Registered Nurse

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

Provide care for patients with respiratory failure/complaints, post joint replacement surgery, kidney failure, CVA, wound treatmentsImplement patient care for up to 21 patients on night shift Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changesAdvocate and educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc. Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants Provide care for patients with respiratory failure/complaints, post joint replacement surgery, kidney failure, CVA, wound treatmentsImplement patient care for up to 21 patients on night shift Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changesAdvocate and educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc. Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants

Student

• 2007 - 2011

Home Health Aide

• Mar 2008 - Dec 2009

Provided personal care for clients including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, StrokeCollaborated with nursing supervisor to ensure clients’ needs and goals were met Assessed safety in the home and implemented preventive care Provided personal care for clients including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, StrokeCollaborated with nursing supervisor to ensure clients’ needs and goals were met Assessed safety in the home and implemented preventive care