CHRISTINE MlLAM
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Seasoned public health nurse with considerable experience in community health education and preventive care. Skilled at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care, while specializing in health promotion, disease prevention, health education, emergency preparedness, and multicultural awareness. Noteworthy for the impact made on improving healthcare systems by implementing effective public health programs and initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Disease Intervention Specialist
Bradley County Health Department
Cleveland, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in community outreach events to raise awareness about communicable diseases.
- Conducted contact tracing interviews and counseled individuals diagnosed with a communicable disease.
- Provided health education and risk-reduction strategies regarding communicable diseases to clients, and the Bradley and Polk County community.
- Analyzed case information to determine appropriate interventions based on established guidelines.
- Identified trends in infectious diseases through analysis of collected data.
- Consulted and collaborated with physician offices, hospitals, laboratories, jails, medical centers, and other health departments to ensure that proper treatment was administered to infected clients within an appropriate timeframe.
- Conducted record searches and field visits to locate clients and partners.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse
Bradley County Health Department
Cleveland, TN
07.2015 - 01.2023
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors, to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care, and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Prevented illness by educating the public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Educated clients about benefits available under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Registered Nurse
SkyRidge Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify patient-specific treatment plans
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assist patients in daily activity and encourage independence
- Consult multidisciplinary team to resolve patient problems
- Assess discharge needs
- Assess, monitor, and report any changes in patient condition, vital signs, lab results, and diagnostics
- Teach disease processes, medications, safety, immunizations, diets, activity levels and limitations, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05.2014
Skills
- Taking vitals
- Treatment recommendations
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Attention to Detail
- Vaccine administration
- STD testing
- Emotional awareness
- VFC regulations
- Preventive healthcare
- Routine examinations
- Nursing staff leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
- Licensed RN
- Emergency procedures
- Disease interventions and investigations
- Infection control
- Electronic Medical Records
- Sexual health education
- Disease prevention
- Health Promotion
- Medication administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Expires: 12/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Expires 06/2025
- Mental Health First Aid, Expires: 02/2027
References
- Elizabeth Thomas, RN, Disease Intervention Specialist Supervisor, TN Dept of Health (423) 608-0842
- Tabitha Payne, BSN, RN, Nurse manager, Bradley County Schools (423) 650-9829
- Nadine Stone, RN Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Bradley County Health Dept. (423) 715-1452
- Brook Kincaid, BSN, RN, Clinical nurse, Bradley County Health Dept. (423) 457-3082
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Disease Intervention Specialist
Bradley County Health Department
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse
Bradley County Health Department
07.2015 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
SkyRidge Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
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