Bryan Wheeler
Yreka,California
Summary
Results-driven public health expert skilled in overseeing comprehensive healthcare programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. Experienced in conducting health assessments, developing tailored educational initiatives, and fostering collaborative relationships among stakeholders. Committed to improving community health outcomes through strategic planning and effective resource management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Karuk Health and Human Services
Yreka, California
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted health assessments for community members to identify and address critical care needs.
- Delivered public health nursing care to clients in home and community settings.
- Developed and implemented health education programs tailored for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance coordination of patient care services.
- Advocated for public health initiatives to promote community well-being.
- Supervised SDPI grant activities to ensure compliance with public health standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and community outreach strategies.
- Oversaw community health workers to enhance service delivery and support for client needs.
Supervising Public Health Nurse
The County of Siskiyou
Yreka, California
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Plan, organize, and manage programmatic, administrative, and operational activities for several public health programs
- Establish program objectives and performance standards
- Evaluated program operations and activities for effectiveness and compliance with standards
- Implement necessary improvements and modifications based on changing program directives or client needs
- Coordinated allocation of resources to ensure compliance with mission, goals, regulations, and guidelines
- Provide professional and managerial expertise to support assigned program areas
- Collaborated with departments and programs to secure advice, resources, and technical services for program success
- Develop, coordinate, and participate in collaborative activities
- Participate in budget preparation
- Interact positively with program staff, clients, and other County Departments
- Contributed as team member on multiple projects
- Represent the department and assigned programs to other organizations, local communities, special interest groups, schools, businesses, clients, and the general public
Planned Career Break
null
09.2022 - 10.2023
Director of Public Health/Director of Nursing
The County of Mono
Mammoth Lakes, California
10.2020 - 09.2022
- 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
- Directed budget planning and resource allocation for county programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide expert oversight to the daily operations in the Health Department, which include personnel management, budgeting, Programmatic, and administrative support
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community services and engagement.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to support community needs.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal guidelines in service delivery.
- Modified clinic policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and clarity in job descriptions.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
Program Manager
The County of Mono
Mammoth Lakes, California
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Managed multiple community programs aligned with county objectives and strategic goals.
- Supervised public health programs, establishing and implementing seasonal flu clinics, developing policies and procedures, and enhancing emergency preparedness and HIV/STI initiatives
- Administered immunization program and travel clinic, overseeing tuberculosis control, emergency preparedness, communicable disease control, and opioid prevention/harm reduction initiatives
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to enhance service delivery for community projects.
- Developed training materials to support staff in program implementation and compliance.
Education Break
Western Governors University
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Earned Master of Nursing degree to deepen clinical knowledge and improve patient care
Nurse Manager
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
Los Angeles, California
12.2012 - 09.2015
- Supervised clinical staff strategically to enhance team performance and patient care. to 30 clinical staff, Medical Emergency Response Team, and Ebola Response Team
- Developed and managed staff training programs, clinical compliance initiatives, and quality management systems while overseeing HIV and Hep-C care, triage, laboratory management, IV therapy, infectious disease management, clinical budgeting, and disaster preparedness
- Launched FOCUS project GILEAD grant, implementing routine HIV testing in primary care settings
Emergency Room Nurse
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale, California
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized interventions in high-pressure emergency environment, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Executed triage, patient management, IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, trauma care, and treatment for traumatic brain injury and infectious diseases, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critical patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care to improve recovery and adherence.
Emergency Room Nurse
CVPH Medical Center
Plattsburgh, New York
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in Level II Trauma Center, performing triage, patient management, IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, trauma care, and treatment for traumatic brain injuries and infectious diseases.
- Evaluated patient conditions and prioritized urgent care needs in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critical patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Managed patient care to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
- Supervised nursing staff, assigning duties to optimize patient care delivery
- Communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Acting as a mentor and resource for staff nurses and other healthcare team members
- Executed various administrative tasks to support daily operations including scheduling, patient records, and compliance reporting to maintain operational efficiency
Charge Nurse
Andorra Woods Healthcare Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Managed patient care while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
- Supervised nursing staff and assigned duties to ensure optimal patient care
- Communicated with doctors and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Acted as a mentor and resource for staff nurses and other healthcare team members
- Handled administrative tasks including scheduling, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance reporting
Nurse Manager
Mazzoni Health Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11.2009 - 05.2009
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care at a community health center.
- Supervised 30 clinical staff in Medical Emergency Response Team, ensuring effective response to medical emergencies
- Developed staff through management, program planning, quality management, clinical compliance, laboratory management, HIV and Hep-C care, triage, policy implementation, IV therapy, infectious disease management, clinical budgeting, and disaster preparedness
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nursing staff and volunteers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address patient health needs effectively.
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
- Utilization review
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare financing
- Program evaluation
- Program budgeting
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
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
Public Health Nurse
Karuk Health and Human Services
08.2025 - Current
Supervising Public Health Nurse
The County of Siskiyou
10.2023 - 05.2025
Planned Career Break
null
09.2022 - 10.2023
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
Education Break
Western Governors University
09.2015 - 06.2016
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