Amy Crooks
Chestertown,MD
Summary
Community health professional with comprehensive background in health education, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement. Known for improving community health through effective care strategies and advocacy. Committed to addressing health disparities and promoting greater health equity. Highly collaborative and results-driven, adaptable to changing healthcare needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse Program Supervisor
Queen Anne's County Department of Health
10.2014 - Current
- Serve as the lead nurse for Mobile Integrated Community Health (MICH) program, train and mentor staff, foster collaboration for continuous improvement
- Supervise program operations to ensure adherence to organizational standards and policies
- Conduct health assessments and screenings for at-risk patients, deliver necessary medical care and support, identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate interventions for improved wellbeing
- Implement quality improvement initiatives, streamline processes for improved patient satisfaction and care efficiency
- Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, informing strategic decisions in community health initiative
- Engage in professional development and training opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in community health nursing
- Establish strong partnerships with local organizations supporting community health initiatives aligned with organizational goals
- Collaborate with program manager to develop strong, outcome-based grant applications, edit and revise grant proposals for clarity and accuracy, support post-award reporting requirements by assisting with data collection and report preparation
Registered Nurse
Kent County Department of Health, A.F. Whitsitt Center
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition for detox and addiction patients, and initiated appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines and monitored for side effects or adverse reactions
- Supervised patient direct care assistants
- Provided education on addiction prevention and recovery support
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
Charge Nurse
Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and regulatory standards
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and adjusted care plans accordingly, managed medication administration and documentation to maintain compliance and safety
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members
- Maintained high patient care standards in 28 bed acute care wing
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership/Management
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD05.2014
Skills
- Process improvement
- Team oversight
- Community advocate
- Community relationships
- Public health promotion
- Project management
Certification
- MDH Leadership Development Program
- Registered Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing- License # R211879
- BLS Provider/Heartsaver First Aid, American Heart Association
- FCC Technician License, National Association for Amateur Radio
Awards
- Maryland Rural Health Association, October 2019, Outstanding Rural Health Program- MICH
- Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, May 2018, MIEMSS Director’s Award for Excellence in EMS- MICH
- Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, April 2016, DHMH Innovation Award- MICH
- Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, May 2015, MIEMSS Star of Life Innovative Health Care Program- MICH
Affiliations
- Maryland Nurses Association, member
- Queen Anne's at Home Development Committee, member
- Queen Anne's County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kent County Department of Health, A.F. Whitsitt Center
08.2016 - 03.2020
Community Health Nurse Program Supervisor
Queen Anne's County Department of Health
10.2014 - Current
Charge Nurse
Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership/Management
Stevenson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chesapeake College
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