April Anderson
Orange,CA
Summary
Established Public Health Nurse committed to advocating for high-risk groups. Comfortable interfacing with peers, community leaders and all members of the public. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Orange County Health Care Agency
Santa Ana, CA
08.2004 - Current
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
- Reduced disease transmission by providing education on infection prevention.
- Improved the health of various vulnerable populations and high risk groups by conducting health assessments, identifying needs, providing case management/care coordination and implementing targeted interventions
- Provided family planning support through presentations and home visits
- Improved access to health services by collaborating with school nurses, social workers, physicians, and other community partners to identify barriers and offer solutions.
- Supported foster youth with chronic illnesses by providing education and appropriate referrals.
- Enhanced client services by developing individualized treatment needs based on comprehensive assessments and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop interventions aimed at promoting trauma informed care and wellness.
- Triaged and provided support to social workers involved in child abuse referrals and investigations
- Provided assistance with assigning and distributing routine case assignments. Includes answering nursing staff and social worker questions related to care coordination, consultation and education needed.
- Wrote medical record summaries, reports, and other correspondence for active child abuse referrals and cases.
Food Server
Market Broiler
Orange, CA
05.2000 - 09.2002
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly food service.
- Streamlined order-taking process for faster service and increased table turnover rate.
- Maintained clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of meals, resulting in satisfied customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2003
Skills
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Case Management
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Team Oversight
- Healthcare coordination
- Client Services
- Consultative Services
- Public Speaking
- Data Collection and Management
- Public Health
- Infection Control
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Orange County Health Care Agency
08.2004 - Current
Food Server
Market Broiler
05.2000 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Long Beach