Carrie Papproth RN
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STATE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE, GS 12
Utah Army National Guard
06.2016 - Current
- Manages and oversees the State Occupational Health Program, developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the health and readiness of Federal Technicians while reducing workplace illnesses and injuries
- Assesses job hazards to determine appropriate medical exams, diagnostic tests, work control practices, and personal protective equipment to mitigate potential risks
- Conducts worksite assessments, job hazard analyses, and identifies workplace hazards, implementing control measures to manage health conservation programs such as Respiratory, Hearing, Vision, Radiation, Heavy Metals, Ergonomic, and Vibration for over 500 technicians
- Effectively manages the Occupational Health (OH) budget of $70,000 annually, including creating purchase requests, soliciting vendors, writing and executing contracts, and handling government purchase card transactions
- Provides CPR/First Aid/AED/BLS and bloodborne pathogen training to employees
- In the absence of an Industrial Hygiene technician, performs duties such as lead wipe and air sampling, ventilation and illumination surveys, water quality testing, and dosimeter readings.
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OFFICER
Joint Force Headquarters, UTARNG
03.2017 - Current
- Serves as the primary Subject Matter Expert to the State Adjutant General and Chief of Staff proactively identifying and assessing potential public health emergencies providing crucial information and recommendations
- Provides expert guidance to the tenant commands, including aviation, artillery, logistics, medical, and Special Forces commands, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to public health emergencies
- Acts as a medical liaison, fostering collaboration and communication with local medical treatment facilities, public health departments, FEMA, and other DOD components
- Extensive experience in identifying and controlling various diseases and illnesses such as COVID-19, hantavirus, Zika, leptospirosis, Legionnaire's disease, listeria, shigella, and H1N1
- Took swift action to mitigate risk, communicate concerns, and provide preventive care to at-risk individuals
- Developed an innovative COVID triage system in the form of an iOS app with logic choices and real-time guidelines, facilitating efficient decision-making and triage processes
- During peak COVID-19 transmission levels, effectively conducted telephone triage, coordinated testing, monitored quarantine and isolation, and advised supervisors on safe return-to-work protocols
- Implemented comprehensive contact tracing measures locally and globally through electronic media to mitigate the spread of the pandemic in a constantly shifting population
- Successfully contained an Omicron outbreak during a large-scale (1,600 troops), multi-unit, multi-branch exercise
- Collaborated with the Public Affairs Office to develop and disseminate pandemic health protection, promotion, and risk communication education materials, ensuring accurate and timely information reached the relevant stakeholders.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, 66 B, MAJ
Directorate of Aviation and Safety (DAS), Utah Army National Guard
06.2016 - Current
- Manages and oversees the State Occupational Health Program, developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the health and readiness of Federal Technicians while reducing workplace illnesses and injuries
- Assesses job hazards to determine appropriate medical exams, diagnostic tests, work control practices, and personal protective equipment to mitigate potential risks
- Conducts worksite assessments, job hazard analyses, and identifies workplace hazards, implementing control measures to manage health conservation programs such as Respiratory, Hearing, Vision, Radiation, Heavy Metals, Ergonomic, and Vibration for over 500 technicians
- Effectively manages the Occupational Health (OH) budget of $70,000 annually, including creating purchase requests, soliciting vendors, writing and executing contracts, and handling government purchase card transactions
- Provides CPR/First Aid/AED/BLS and bloodborne pathogen training to employees
- In the absence of an Industrial Hygiene technician, performs duties such as lead wipe and air sampling, ventilation and illumination surveys, water quality testing, and dosimeter readings.
ADJUNCT NURSING INSTRUCTOR
Education Affiliates, Fortis College
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Created and delivered comprehensive didactic and clinical instruction to nursing students at the Associate's level ensuring the acquisition of necessary knowledge and skills
- Assessed student competencies through written assignments, clinical rotations, and examinations
- Facilitated simulation labs and clinicals to assess the application of students' practical skills and provided guidance and feedback for improvement and reassurance
- Supervised and mentored students in the provision of direct patient care, including medication administration, fostering their professional growth and development.
CRITICAL CARE NURSE
328TH Combat Support Hospital, U.S. Army Reserves
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Conducted routine patient care in a mobile ICU consistently assuring the delivery of high quality care and timely intervention
- Created and delivered engaging nursing continuing education programs fostering professional growth
- Provided effective supervision and guidance to Combat Medics assigned to my platoon, ensuring their preparedness and capability of handling critical medical situations.
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Community Based Warrior Transition Unit (CBWTU), U.S. Army Reserves
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered comprehensive case management services, both telephonically and in-person, to meet the intricate healthcare requirements of wounded Soldiers assigned to the CBWTU, addressing their varying levels of urgency, ensuring optimal care
- Effectively managed a dynamic caseload of Soldiers within a geographical area spanning 15 states, providing individualized care and coordinating resources within their home states for their physical and mental healthcare needs
- As a Platoon Leader, assumed responsibility for leading and managing the training, morale, and discipline of 26 Soldiers, ensuring a cohesive and effective unit.
FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
12.2009 - 10.2012
- Provided comprehensive employee health services, including health screenings, immunizations, primary and urgent care, to a diverse workforce of over 3,000 federal employees at the Defense Information Systems Agency nurse-led clinic
- Efficiently coordinated the annual influenza immunization program ensuring an average of 2,500 employees received the necessary immunizations each year
- Conducted thorough research and authored evidence-based health and wellness articles monthly delivering valuable information to the agency's global workforce of 13,000 employees.
MEDICAL OFFICER
352nd Civil Affairs Command, U.S. Army Reserves
05.2008 - 09.2012
- Fulfilled the role of medical officer within a Joint Task Force-Medical Element, acting as a link between the Army, civilian medical professionals, and local government authorities
- Worked closely with Baltimore City officials, Anne Arundel County emergency management, and the Maryland Transit Authority to develop effective public health emergency action plans ensuring preparedness and response capabilities
- Actively participated in interagency emergency operations trainings, exercises, and after-action reviews in both the District of Columbia and Washington County, cultivating valuable relationships and enhancing emergency response capabilities
- Demonstrated resourcefulness during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic by securing limited vaccine supplies and personally vaccinating units resulting in an impressive 98% influenza vaccine compliance rate within the 352nd Command unit.
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Children's Medical Services, CMS
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication, ensuring timely and accurate updates on patient progress.
- Promoted continuity of care by coordinating with healthcare providers, social workers, and family members in the development of discharge plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention for at-risk patients.
Education
Master of Science - Global Public Health Program
Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, MDPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program -
Brandman University
Irvine, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Online01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Central Texas
Killeen, TX01.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Broadcasting
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01.1995
Skills
- Safety & Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Nursing Education
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Utah 8829066-3102, 01/31/2025
- National Healthcare Disaster Professional Board Certification (NHDP-BC), 2019012452, 03/10/2024
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC), 08/25/2027
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), 06/12/2025
- Public Health Emergency Management Training Program (PHEM) Phase I, 01/31/2020
- Public Health Emergency Management Training Program (PHEM) Phase II, 08/06/2021
- Public Health and Medical Services in Defense Support of Civil Authorities (PH MED DSCA) 40 hr. course, 04/01/2022
Professional
carrie.c.papproth.mil@army.mil, @army.mil
Timeline
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OFFICER
Joint Force Headquarters, UTARNG
03.2017 - Current
STATE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE, GS 12
Utah Army National Guard
06.2016 - Current
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, 66 B, MAJ
Directorate of Aviation and Safety (DAS), Utah Army National Guard
06.2016 - Current
ADJUNCT NURSING INSTRUCTOR
Education Affiliates, Fortis College
04.2015 - 06.2016
CRITICAL CARE NURSE
328TH Combat Support Hospital, U.S. Army Reserves
04.2014 - 04.2016
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Community Based Warrior Transition Unit (CBWTU), U.S. Army Reserves
03.2013 - 03.2014
FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
12.2009 - 10.2012
MEDICAL OFFICER
352nd Civil Affairs Command, U.S. Army Reserves
05.2008 - 09.2012
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Children's Medical Services, CMS
04.2007 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Global Public Health Program
Uniformed Services University
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program -
Brandman University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Central Texas
Associate of Applied Science - Broadcasting
Central Texas College
- Registered Nurse, Utah 8829066-3102, 01/31/2025
- National Healthcare Disaster Professional Board Certification (NHDP-BC), 2019012452, 03/10/2024
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC), 08/25/2027
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), 06/12/2025
- Public Health Emergency Management Training Program (PHEM) Phase I, 01/31/2020
- Public Health Emergency Management Training Program (PHEM) Phase II, 08/06/2021
- Public Health and Medical Services in Defense Support of Civil Authorities (PH MED DSCA) 40 hr. course, 04/01/2022
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