Purpose driven Occupational Health Nurse possessing experience in creating and implementing Occupational health programs for DOD Commands. An advocate for health education and promoting a pleasant, safe and healthy workplace. Promoting exemplary decision-making, reporting, and relationship building skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
NMRTC Pensacola Detachment, Crane
03.1993 - Current
Program manager for 14 Medical Surveillance programs.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Provide evaluation of worksites for medical, ergonomic and safety concerns.
Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
Liaison between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
Developed and implement policies for the organization for compliance with health care workplace standards.
Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for clinic medical surveillance programs, equipment used, and administrative programs for the clinic.
Terminal Area Security Officer (TASO)-Responsible for the inventory of all network equipment needed from the Management Information Department of our parent command.
Responsible for ordering/management of departmental equipment and stock within allotted budgetary and regulatory constraints
Identifying the process improvement opportunities and presents resolutions and recommendations to executive management.
Trained team members in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
05.1985
Skills
Occupational Health Protocol
Regulatory Compliance
Employee Health Programs
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Office, Adobe Use
Delegation and Motivation
Critical Thinking
Process Development
Documentation and Reporting
Certification
Certified Occupational Health Nurse, COHN - July 1996
Command Chaplain/Special Assistant to the Command Officer at Naval Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC)Command Chaplain/Special Assistant to the Command Officer at Naval Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC)