CHERRY NERGE BSN RN
4653 Myrtle Drive,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Occupational Health Nurse with over 15 years of strong background in occupational health nursing in federal and private sector . Successfully implemented health programs and conducted thorough risk assessments. Demonstrated proficiency in patient care and regulatory compliance, ensuring safe and healthy workplace.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
Abbott
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborates with management and the broad Environmental, Health and Safety staff to carry out mutual corporate objectives.
- Acts as a professional health resource for the organization's management in planning and maintaining initiatives and programs that meet defined goals and objectives.
- Provides initial assessment of occupational injuries, illnesses and exposures and may treat or refer for further evaluation as necessary in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Assesses non-occupational sudden illnesses occurring at work, determines the immediacy of treatment, and gives guidance to seek care from emergency/personal health care providers.
- Identifies client goals, objectives, and actions in a comprehensive case management plan and implements interventions to achieve desired outcomes within designated time frames.
- Coordinates nursing process to generate consistent documentation of treatment, interactive process and administrative aspects.
- Collaborates with treatment, rehabilitation providers, third party representatives to coordinate/provide for the appropriate care, treatment and follow-up of work related health events based on knowledge of the specific work environment for optimal outcomes.
- Assists supervisors and employees with return to work issues including work restrictions, modified scheduling and job accommodations.
- Provides health-related counseling for supervisors and employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.
- Conducts workplace walkthrough/assessments and exposure follow-up.
- Maintains and safeguards privacy and confidentiality of business and protected health information.
- Provide treatment of work-related/non work-related injuries or illnesses.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Participate in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Identify legal, labor and regulatory implications related to case management.
Occupational Health Nurse
Northrup Grumman
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Perform medical surveillance programs.
Occupational Health Nurse
Concentra
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Assess and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Act as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and drug testing.
- Provided ongoing health education to employees, fostering a culture of wellness and selfcare.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
Occupational Health Nurse
United States Postal Service
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Serves as a resource from the field concerning, but not limited to, the following programs: Fitness-For-Duty Examinations, Return to Work, Reasonable Accommodation, Serious Accident reviews.
- Educates the field on general health issues, wellness programs , Safety programs and medical education programs.
- Supports activities related to the pre-employment medical assessment process.
- Assists in scheduling required medical examinations, drug screenings and other testing (e.g. Fitness-For-Duty Examinations, Focused Examinations, and Return to work Examinations).
- Prepares, updates and maintains confidential employee health folders.
- Provides guidance and medical assistance related to the injury compensation process.
- Assists in the development and implementation of Health Promotion programs.
Area Nurse Manager, Occupational Healt
Federal Occupational Health
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Manage performance of 20-person nursing staff (19 occupational health units ), reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist nurses with federal employee care.
- Investigate complaints from federal employees and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Perform personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitor staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Improve patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Train newly-hired Nurse Coordinators on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Mentor and coach nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Assess performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
- Collaborate with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
Nurse Coordinator, Occupational Health
Federal Occupational Health
05.1998 - 06.2010
- Coordinates activities occupational health unit and handle assignments, order reviews, physician orders and patient flow.
- Evaluate federal employee needs and preferences to build and update tailored occupational treatment plans.
- Oversee medical surveillance , travel immunizations, health promotion programs.
- Lead and motivate 3-4 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities of the occupational health clinic for the federal law enforcement officers.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the nursing department, leading to increased collaboration among nurses and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans that addressed specific patient needs, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Manage operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Collaborate with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
- Supervise staff deliver consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
- Optimize case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.
- Train other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Skills
- Case management
- Contact Tracing
- Ergonomics
- Nursing Consultation
- Wellness Education
- Patient Care Assessment
- Disease Management
- Phlebotomy
- Vision Screening
- Travel/Routine Immunization
- Medical Surveillance Programs
- Respiratory Fit Test
- Injury management
- Return to work coordination
Languages
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Spirometry Training - 2022
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Abbott
08.2020 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Northrup Grumman
01.2020 - 08.2020
Occupational Health Nurse
Concentra
11.2019 - 01.2020
Occupational Health Nurse
United States Postal Service
05.2017 - 10.2018
Area Nurse Manager, Occupational Healt
Federal Occupational Health
06.2010 - 06.2013
Nurse Coordinator, Occupational Health
Federal Occupational Health
05.1998 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
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