B-Rad Applegate
Missoula City-County Health Department
1
Language
25
years of professional experience
Seeking a tenure-track faculty position within a College of Nursing where I can integrate public health nursing practice, teaching, community-engaged scholarship, and service to advance health equity, contribute to nursing theory development, and prepare future nurses for leadership in diverse communities.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Disease Intervention Specialist, Infectious Disease
10 Years 1 Month- Employed as a Disease Intervention Specialist, HIV Early Intervention Services Navigator
- Apply nursing skills and nursing processes (e.g. assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, evaluate)
- Engage with the community on individual and population-based levels working on disease prevention and health education.
- Educate Missoula high school students about STI prevention techniques from a harm-reduction paradigm
- Organize and participate in outreach events to administer various immunizations
Ski Instructor
16 Years- Taught children ages 5-18 and adults
- Employed educational theories and developmental psychology
- Ensured the safety and comfort of my students
Substitute Teacher
6 Years- Taught a variety of classes in multiple schools
- Worked extensively with special education classes
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Assisted 30+ residents in a locked-down Alzheimer's facility
- Assisted with activities of daily living
- Worked with medical staff to provide ancillary nursing care
- Took and documented vital signs
Professional Ski Patrol
2 Years- EMT on skis - respond to incidents on the slopes assess, intervene, and transport
- Radio communication with patrol dispatch and ambulance/helicopter/EMS
- Avalanche hazard reduction and ensured general mountain safety
- Applied certified training and continuing education
- Assisted with high-angle technical mountain rescue
Whitewater Guide
10 Years- Teach guests to paddle a raft and function as a team
- Maintain guest safety on class I-V rapids
- Promoted a positive guest experience
- Educated guests on the ecosystem, hydrology, and history as pertinent to the trip
English Teaching Assistant
1 Year- Facilitated conversational classes in English with French students
- My classes were designed to give students opportunities to practice English
- Created and employed my own lesson plans and topics for discussion
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health
Master of Public Health - Community Health Prevention Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Skills
Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
Public Health Nursing
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Health Equity and Community Engagement
Nursing Theory and Praxis
Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision-Making
Qualitative Research and Community-Based Methods
Student Mentorship and Clinical Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Community Health Planning and Intervention
Professional Communication
Health Informatics and Documentation
Affiliations
- Montana Public Health Association
- Professional Ski Instructors of America
Languages
French
Elementary
Professional Activities
- Member, State of Montana’s HIV Prevention Group
- Mentor Nursing Students and Residents during Public Health Clinical Rotations
- Attended Montana Public Health Association Conference in 2016
- Attended Montana DPHHS HIV training
- Member of HIV Prevention Group for the State of Montana
- Sexual Transmitted Infection teaching in the Missoula County Public Schools
- Public speaking/presentations on various topics at various community events
Awards and Honors
- Ellen Leahy Award, awarded for outstanding achievement in nursing and service, University of Montana School of Public and Community Health
- Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, elected member
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Disease Intervention Specialist, Infectious Disease
Missoula City-County Health Department
07.2016 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Missoula Health and Rehabilitation
01.2013 - 01.2013Read More
Substitute Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2016Read More
Professional Ski Patrol
Teton Pass and Moonlight Basin, MT
01.2010 - 01.2012Read More
English Teaching Assistant
France Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More
Ski Instructor
Snowbowl, MT and Grand Targhee, WY
01.2002 - 01.2018Read More
Whitewater Guide
Multiple Outfitters, MT, WY, AK
01.2002 - 01.2012Read More
University of Montana
Doctor of Philosophy from Public Health
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University of Montana
Master of Public Health from Community Health Prevention Sciences
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Montana State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
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