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
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
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
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