To utilize my interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, time management skills and Occupational Health experience and knowledge as Director of Occupational Health Services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Occupational Health Services
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus, Nebraska
10.2013 - Current
Develops, implements and communicates the mission, vision, values and goals for Occupational Health Services of the Columbus Community Hospital, Inc.
Responsible for the long range plan, strategic and operational plans as well as budgets, resources, policies and procedures.
Organizes, coordinates, directs, and provides services offered by Occupational Health Services.
Coordinates the OHS DOT Consortium program. Responsible for the investigation of positive drug screen results in conjunction with a Medical Review Officer and MRO Assistant to ensure consistency and accuracy with the drug screen process.
Manages departmental staffing requirements.
Represents and markets the Occupational Health program to customers.
Provides a liaison between Occupational Health Services, and other CCH departments, physician clinics, contracted services and other customers.
Coordinates employer luncheon program.
Maintains a broad knowledge base in Occupational Health including state and federal regulations.
Establishes a performance improvement plan to measure, assess and improve the processes and outcomes of Occupational Health Services.
Assures an accurate and timely billing process.
Completes all reporting required including monthly fiscal reports.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Registered Nurse/Work Comp Coordinator
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus, Nebraska
06.2011 - 10.2013
Nursing duties to include: Drug screen collections, alcohol testing, on call requirement for after hours post accident testing, immunizations, pre-employment physicals, nurse assessments, Physical Capacity Profile testing, DOT physicals, respiratory testing, hearing testing, phlebotomy, and on site nursing.
Duo Lift safety consulting, Competency File and Licensure management, Infection Control QA, Post Exposure management, OHS QA – R&E management, OHS PCP QA management, BD Wellness management, Columbus Public Schools random drug testing program, Simply Well onsite wellness lead, Incident Log and Accident Investigation Log management, OSHA Log management, Environmental Safety Committee, Patient Education Team, Shared Governance Practice Council and Unit Based Council.
I serve as a liaison between Columbus Community Hospital employees and our current workers compensation carrier, Risk Administrative Services.
I also coordinate medical appointments, provide follow up and help them navigate through the workers compensation process.
Occupational Health Services
Med Tech/Receptionist/Work Comp Coordinator/Staff Assistant
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus, Nebraska
09.2005 - 06.2011
Answering phones, scheduling and coordinating appointments between medical clinics and ancillary services, drug screen collections, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, respiratory testing, hearing testing, phlebotomy, drug screen reporting, MRO interview assistant, company paperwork processing, safety consulting and workers compensation management.
Occupational Health Services
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska
02-2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central Community College
Columbus, Nebraska
05-2011
Skills
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Strategies and goals
Operations management
Staff management
Budget management
Legal and regulatory compliance
Affiliations
St. Isidore School – School Board
St. Isidore Catholic Church, Columbus, NE
St. Isidore Christian Mothers’ Group, Circle Leader
St. Vincent de Paul Home Visitor
Scotus Mothers Craft Boutique, Co-Chair
Scotus Mothers Treasurer
Scotus Central Catholic Gala, Silent Auction Table Co-Chair
Scotus Band Dinner Concert, Fundraiser Co-chair
Columbus Safety and Health Council Vice President, 2013-2014
Columbus Safety and Health Council President, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure, State of Nebraska
Basic Life Support
Physical Capacity Profile/Fit for Duty Certification
Program Director, Associate and Occupational Health (AOH) at Ascension HealthProgram Director, Associate and Occupational Health (AOH) at Ascension Health