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BARB WARREN BSN COHN-S CCM

Mound,Minnesota

Summary

Team Member Occupational Health Nurse with extensive experience in case management of occupational injuries, including prevention and return to work programs. Proven track record in implementing wellness initiatives and medical surveillance programs to ensure compliance. Adept at triage and emergency response, demonstrating strong clinical judgment, ergonomic skills, and excellent communication skills to enhance workplace health and safety.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barb Warren RN COHN-S CCM

Barb Warren RN LLC
08.2024 - Current

Provide Drug Free Workplace Training to supervisors and employees.

Provide the business management team with case management guidance for work-related injuries.

COVID Triage Nurse- Remote

Cooperate Health Resources
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Triage clients' employees-utilizing algorithm
  • Implemented effective strategies for managing multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure patient safety.
  • Advised patients on preventive measures such as healthy lifestyle habits that promote overall well-being.
  • Maintained thorough records of all treatments administered to patients for accurate documentation purposes.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
  • Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.

Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions/GE Water
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Management of drug-free workplace program throughout SUEZ North America
  • Charter member of the ergonomics team- implemented on-site stretching program
  • Active member of the safety committee- accident investigation team
  • OSHA Log documentation and compliance
  • Disability case management, including transitional work and return to work of personal and work-related cases
  • Mentor and coordinate training drills of a 35-member emergency medical response team
  • Administer medical surveillance programs required under OSHA – hearing conservation-respiratory protection
  • Coordinated the wellness team, which was instrumental in creating a lactating room for new mothers and an onsite fitness facility

Occupational Health Nurse Manager

LeSueur Incorporated
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated Medical Case Management of 400+ employees & RTW program
  • Worked actively with the safety and injury investigation team
  • Coordinated first aid program and supervised 16-member EMR Team
  • Developed Near Clinic Project with the implementation of biometrics and wellness initiatives
  • Co-managed FMLA-ADA tasks with Human Resources
  • Provided wellness events and on-site speakers including ‘Break to Brush’ and Stop Smoking Programs

Occupational Health Department Lead

Mankato Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Supervised and actively participated in providing care in the Occupational Health/Family Practice/Travel Clinic/Immigration Clinic
  • Established the employee health program for over 600 clinic employees
  • Marketed and assisted 75 area businesses with occupational health products/programs
  • BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician/Trainer), drug screen collector
  • Conducted condition of employee physical exams for DOT/Non-DOT, FAA, and other employment exams
  • Performed ergonomic assessments

Occupational Health Nurse

Midwest Electric Products General Electric
01.1997 - 01.2004
  • Medical case management of 350 employees for work/non-work injuries/illnesses
  • Active on the safety team while the business achieved the MN STAR certification
  • Worked closely with Human Resources on FMLA and ADA cases
  • Supervised the first responder team
  • Coordinated wellness events and OSHA-required exams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Texas A&M

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient assessment & Triage
  • Case Management
  • Experience working with return to work programs, modified work, restrictions, and job accommodations
  • OSHA Log Record Keeping
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • Licensed by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing - RN
  • Certified by the Board of Occupational Health Nursing - COHN-S
  • Certified by the Commission for Case Manager Certification - CCM
  • BLS Provider - CPR/AED Certified through the American Heart Assoc
  • Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC)- through CAOHC
  • Parish Nurse Certification - St. Olaf College

Affiliations

  • AAOHN Member
  • ABOHN Member

Timeline

Barb Warren RN COHN-S CCM

Barb Warren RN LLC
08.2024 - Current

COVID Triage Nurse- Remote

Cooperate Health Resources
01.2022 - 05.2022

Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions/GE Water
01.2013 - 01.2021

Occupational Health Nurse Manager

LeSueur Incorporated
01.2007 - 01.2013

Occupational Health Department Lead

Mankato Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2007

Occupational Health Nurse

Midwest Electric Products General Electric
01.1997 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Texas A&M
BARB WARREN BSN COHN-S CCM