Experience

Richland Public Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Health Nursing Supervisor

  • May 2021 - Present

  Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, my work is characterized by independent judgment and discretion in meeting program and agency goals and objectives; carrying out program activities; reporting on results; and contributing to overall program development, implementation, monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating. I am responsible for supervising staff in the public health nursing division. I provide leadership, planning, coalition building, collaboration, coordination, policy development and evaluation in partnership with organizations such as healthcare providers, community agencies and other organizations, and community leaders in order to maximize health in Richland Public Health jurisdiction.



Stark County Health Department

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Nursing Services

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2021

  I enhanced patient and public education on significant health issues throughout the community, medical resources, and preventative care. I was integral in leading superintendent and nurse training for 17 school districts throughout the pandemic. I improved overall organization by implementing EHR systems. Focused on youth health by performing psychological assessments to identify suicidal behavior.I was a key contributor to the department receiving an Accreditation by the National Public Health Accreditation Board; upheld quality expectations.I hosted a conference in celebration of minority health month that provided full range education on health; introduced the S.T.R.E.S.S. program.I encouraged and supported a cohesive team environment through strong employee relations.I was point person for managing COVID-19 processes including media outreach, training, contact tracing, and surveillance; assist with applications for COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

• Nursing Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Jul 2013

  I expanded and improved services by conceptualizing, developing, and implementing programs including dental, WIC/farmers market, and disease control. I prioritized patients' convenience by organizing home visits. I improved the overall value of the clinic for students by launching opportunities for internships and shadowing.I equipped teams with advanced skill sets by offering comprehensive training.I drafted and submitted a proposal, and successfully secured Stark County's ACHIEVE grant as the key point of contact for grant writing and obtaining funds for new and existing programsI brought in 47 wellness teams and introduced 70 walking routes across Stark County, OH.I maintained a strict focus on reducing the spread of communicable diseases.

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2013

  I was dedicated to maintaining a consistent community presence by organizing and executing events and health fairs that allowed for the public to interact with medical providers and learn about preventative healthcare and screenings. I gathered key information and various financial statistics to prepare and submit inclusive grant reports.I pinpointed significant gaps in program and strived to develop and break ground on new additions; strict focus on improving public health education.I was recognized with the Minority Health Coalition Organization Award for home visits.I also served as a Public Health Nurse with this organization for 8 years.

• Public Health Nurse

  • Jul 1998 - Nov 2006

  I provided health guidance to individuals and families. I investigated communicable disease reports.I was dedicated to providing quality clinical services for a variety of programs.