Chrisanda DeBois
Nashville,GA
Summary
Head Start nurse with a background in pediatric care, clinical documentation, vaccine administration, and family education. Supports children, parents, and multidisciplinary teams with accurate records, health promotion, and care coordination. Brings a steady focus on safety, compliance, and strong communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD START NURSE
Maricopa County Head Start Program
Mesa, AZ
09.2009 - 06.2022
- Supported daily operations by preparing treatment areas and ensuring cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support to children and families.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in electronic health systems (Child Plus) for children.
- Developed knowledge of safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for staff and children.
- Performed accurate documentation of children's assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated staff and parents on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies, enhancing long-term health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and parents to optimize children's treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing students, fostering teamwork, and improving program efficiency.
- Assisted a Nurse Practitioner in performing diagnostic tests and well-child exams to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with local organizations to address health disparities and promote wellness initiatives.
- Led Health Services Advisory Committee meetings for program development.
- Managed outreach efforts, fostering community engagement through workshops and health fairs.
- Analyzed health data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for program improvements.
- Led training sessions for staff on best practices in community health management and parent engagement.
- Established partnerships with stakeholders to facilitate resource sharing and improve service delivery to the program.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, adjusting based on feedback and community assessments.
- Advocated for policy changes that support community health objectives at local government meetings.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff members, enhancing their knowledge of best practices in community healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based policies to optimize children and staff care across diverse population groups within the community.
- Developed strategic plans for the growth and sustainability of community health initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, using data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Strengthened partnerships with local organizations for increased collaboration on public health projects.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify service provision gaps and areas for improvement in Head Start programs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment between organizational objectives and community health priorities.
- Led Integrated Health Committee meetings for Arizona Head Start Association.
- Supervised a team of early childhood professionals, promoting a culture of teamwork and professional development.
- Secured funding for new initiatives through grant writing and fundraising activities, expanding access to essential services for underprivileged populations.
- Fostered strong relationships with government entities, enabling smoother navigation of regulatory requirements related to public health programming.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as Bloodborne Pathogens, Medication Administration and Hazardous Material.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management models, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05-1997
Skills
- Patient care
- Pediatric care
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Family education
- Disease prevention
- Preventive care
- Health promotion
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- State nursing certification
- Grant writing
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets.
- Well versed in Microsoft and computer use.
- Used and trained staff on Child Plus.
- I worked 13 years for Head Start Program as a Nurse Manager.
- Collaborated with a team of 170 early childhood staff to support the program.
- Chaired by the Integrated Health Committee for 3 years for the Arizona Head Start Association.
- Served on many community committees as health advisors for the program.
- United State Air Force Active-Duty May 1982 thru June 1992
- United State Air Force Reserve-Duty, October 1995 thru June 2006
Timeline
HEAD START NURSE
Maricopa County Head Start Program
09.2009 - 06.2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College