Bryan Wheeler
Yreka
Summary
Experienced healthcare leader with 35 years in operational management and patient care improvement. Demonstrated success in enhancing team performance and implementing effective programs that uphold core organizational values. Proficient in relationship building, problem-solving, and thriving under pressure. Background in clinical practice and nursing education supports a commitment to quality care and efficient resource coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Public Health Nurse
Karuk Tibe of California
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted health assessments to identify community needs and develop targeted intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement public health initiatives and improve population health outcomes.
- Educated individuals on disease prevention, nutrition, and overall wellness through community outreach programs.
- Monitored immunization compliance rates and executed vaccination campaigns in underserved populations.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient care and public health protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Developed training materials for staff on emerging public health issues and regulatory requirements, fostering knowledge sharing.
- Led quality improvement projects that streamlined processes and increased service delivery efficiency across clinics.
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Conducted outreach programs in underserved communities to increase access to healthcare services and improve overall quality of life.
Supervising Public Health Nurse
The County of Siskiyou
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Plan, organize, and manage programmatic, administrative, and operational activities for several public health programs
- Oversee and coordinate the allocation of designated resources to ensure compliance with stated mission, goals, regulations, and guidelines
- Establish program objectives and performance standards
- Evaluate program operations and activities in terms of overall effectiveness and compliance
- Implement necessary improvements and modifications based on changing program directives or client needs
- Develop, coordinate, and participate in collaborative activities
- Act as a team member or leader for assigned projects
- Interact positively with program staff, clients, and other County Departments
- Provide professional and managerial expertise to support assigned program areas
- Collaborate with appropriate departments and programs to secure advice, resources, and technical services
- Participate in budget preparation
- Represent the department and assigned programs to other organizations, local communities, special interest groups, schools, businesses, clients, and the general public
Director of Public Health/Director of Nursing
The County of Mono
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Provide expert oversight to the daily operations in the Health Department, which include personnel management, budgeting, Programmatic, and administrative support
- Demonstrate leadership skills in managing the counties COVID - 19 response and Emergency Operations Center for COVID-19 including assessing services delivered, carrying out performance management, and monitoring quality improvement activities
- Guarantee full compliance with the department's mission, vision, and strategic directions
- Deal with modifying the clinic's policy and procedure and job descriptions
- Spearhead the internship placement process tasks
Program Manager
The County of Mono
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Administer the immunization program and travel clinic, which included tuberculosis control, emergency preparedness, communicable disease control, and opioid prevention/harm reduction
- Supervise other public health programs such as the establishment and implementation of seasonal flu clinics, policy and procedure, emergency preparedness, and HIV/STI programs
Nurse Manager
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
12.2012 - 09.2015
- Fulfilled key assigned functions involving staff development and management, program planning, quality management, clinical compliance; laboratory management; HIV care and management; Hep-C management, triage, policies, and procedures; IV therapy; infectious disease management; clinical budgeting, and disaster preparedness
- Rendered strategic supervision to 30 clinical staff, Medical Emergency Response Team, and Ebola Response Team
- Initiated the FOCUS project GILEAD grant, a routine HIV testing in primary care
Emergency Room Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Executed all assigned responsibilities, such as triage and patient management, IV therapy and medication administration, wound care, trauma care, traumatic brain injury, and HIV and infectious disease treatment
Emergency Room Nurse
CVPH Medical Center
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Delivered exceptional services to Level II Trauma Center and performed various nursing duties, encompassing triage and patient management; IV therapy and medication administration; wound care, trauma care; traumatic brain injury management; HIV, and infectious disease treatment
Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Supervising nursing staff and assigning duties
- Managing patient care and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and standards
- Communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, patient records, and compliance reporting
- Acting as a mentor and resource for staff nurses and other healthcare team members
Charge Nurse
Andorra Woods Healthcare Center
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Supervising nursing staff and assigning duties
- Managing patient care and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and standards
- Communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, patient records, and compliance reporting
- Acting as a mentor and resource for staff nurses and other healthcare team members
Nurse Manager
Mazzoni Health Center
11.2009 - 05.2009
- Fulfilled key assigned functions involving staff development and management, program planning, quality management, clinical compliance; laboratory management; HIV care and management; Hep-C management, triage, policies, and procedures; IV therapy; infectious disease management; clinical budgeting, and disaster preparedness
- Rendered strategic supervision to 30 clinical staff, Medical Emergency Response Team
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, Utah02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, Utah08.2012
Associated Degree - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, Pennsylvania05.2009
Skills
- Office software suite
- Resource allocation
- Case processing
- Clinical utilization oversight
- Legal compliance
Hobbies and Interests
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Travel
References
Available on request.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Pennsylvania
- Date of Birth: 05/13/67
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Supervising Public Health Nurse
Karuk Tibe of California
08.2025 - Current
Supervising Public Health Nurse
The County of Siskiyou
10.2023 - 05.2025
Director of Public Health/Director of Nursing
The County of Mono
10.2020 - 09.2022
Program Manager
The County of Mono
07.2016 - 10.2020
Nurse Manager
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
12.2012 - 09.2015
Emergency Room Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
12.2012 - 09.2014
Emergency Room Nurse
CVPH Medical Center
09.2012 - 08.2014
Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
10.2010 - 08.2012
Charge Nurse
Andorra Woods Healthcare Center
06.2010 - 09.2010
Nurse Manager
Mazzoni Health Center
11.2009 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associated Degree - Nursing
Bucks County Community College