Public Health nurse dedicated to promoting community health through prevention and educational outreach. Effective mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture. Dedicated to promoting health among at-risk populations through education, special services and preventive health care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
DuPage County Health Department
Wheaton, IL
12.2020 - Current
Prevented illness by educating public on healthy practices to stop disease such as immunizations.
Met with members of public discussed ways to reduce illness and obesity.
Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs.
Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.
Safely administered flu and other child vaccinations, providing education to clients on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during COVID 19 disease outbreak, while advising on protective measures and administered immunizations.
School Staff Nurse
Cusd 200
Wheaton, IL
11.2015 - 12.2020
Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Oversaw health services for school of 387 students and faculty.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising School Nurse.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
10.2020
Skills
Patient Health Information Access
Medical Records and Documentation
Prenatal Health
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Compassionate and Caring
Diet and Nutrition
Sexual Health
Preventive Healthcare
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Needs Assessment
Lactation Support
Certification
Certified Lactation Specialist-October 2022
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers-The American Heart Association-October 2021
Licences
Registered Nurse (RN): 041445377- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois State Board of Licensing
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
DuPage County Health Department
12.2020 - Current
School Staff Nurse
Cusd 200
11.2015 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Certified Lactation Specialist-October 2022
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers-The American Heart Association-October 2021
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