Diane Ward
Dolgeville,NY
Summary
I have been a registered professional nurse for 24 years. I have been employed with Herkimer County for 23 years. For the last 4 years, I have been the Director of Health Services. During this time I have had the experience of collaborating with many of the county departments, and many community organizations and groups through the department's Emergency Preparedness Program and especially during the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Health Services
Herkimer County Public Health
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborating with other county departments, writing policies, complying with New York State regulations in our Article 28 facility, in-servicing staff on mandated requirements, evaluating programs through the quality assurance program, and developing corrective action plans
- Supervised departmental personnel and onboarding new employees.
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
03.2013 - Current
- Networking and collaborating with other community agencies to plan and prepare for emergencies, review and write plans and policies
- Closely working with Herkimer County's Emergency Management on community engagement, policies, and planning
- Managing grants, managing grant budgets, and writing after-action reports
- Supervising personnel for Points of Distribution.
Employee Health Nurse and Infection Control Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
05.2008 - Current
- Maintain employee health records, review infection control issues, and monitor new engineering of products for the safety of staff and patients
- Instruct nursing infection control course for licensed professional nurses.
Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
05.2008 - 02.2014
- Case management and follow-up on all reportable disease conditions in Herkimer County
- Also, continue to work in past positions as needed.
Immunization Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
03.2005 - 05.2008
- Quarterly reporting of the county's immunization efforts to the New York State Department of Health
- Managing Adult and Children's immunization clinics
- Coordinating Herkimer County's flu plan and clinics
- Outreach to Migrant and Amish population in Herkimer County.
Prenatal Care Program Staff Nurse, Case Manager
Herkimer County Public Health
02.2003 - 03.2005
- Case management from enrollment to postpartum
- Assist in onsite OB clinic
- Newborn postpartum visits any Herkimer County resident on request.
Nurse Case Manager - Home Health Agency
Herkimer County Public Health
04.2000 - 02.2003
- Case management of patients while on services and working with insurance companies to obtain the care needed.
Education
Board Certified in Infection Control -
Certification Board of Infection Control And Epi
01-2022
Health Leadership Fellow -
The Health Foundation of Central and Western NY
01-2020
Associate Degree in Science, Nursing -
Mohawk Valley Community College
01.1999
Licensed Registered Nurse -
NYS Office of the Professions
01-1999
Skills
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Operating Plans Development
- Performance Metrics
- Goal Attainment
- Budget Planning
- Project Oversight
- Staff Supervision
- Regulatory Requirements
- Records Management
- Immunizations
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Emergency Readiness
Professional Memberships Certifications
- 05/2022 to Present, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Chapter 118 Heart of New York
- 05/2007 to 2018, Mohawk Valley Infection Control Group
- 04/2003 to Present, American Heart Association BLS/Heart Saver CPR and First Aid Instructor
Community Service Activities
- 06/2017 to Present, Scribe of the Herkimer County Local Emergency Planning Committee
- 04/2015 to 2021, Herkimer County Cornell Cooperative Extension Human Ecology Program Committee Vice Chair of Committee
- 04/2014 to 2018, Boy Scout Troop 18 Liaison and Merit Badge Councilor
- 04/2012 to Present, Volunteer Fire Fighter with Dolgeville Fire Department Currently Treasurer and a Lieutenant from 2018 to 2020
- 08/2006 to 06/2007, Girl Scouts of America Troop Leader
- 06/1996 to 05/2000, Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corp
- 1994-1997, Boy Scout of America, Adventure Post 505 with East Herkimer Fire Department
References
Personal and professional references available upon request
Timeline
Director of Health Services
Herkimer County Public Health
01.2020 - Current
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
03.2013 - Current
Employee Health Nurse and Infection Control Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
05.2008 - Current
Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
05.2008 - 02.2014
Immunization Coordinator
Herkimer County Public Health
03.2005 - 05.2008
Prenatal Care Program Staff Nurse, Case Manager
Herkimer County Public Health
02.2003 - 03.2005
Nurse Case Manager - Home Health Agency
Herkimer County Public Health
04.2000 - 02.2003
Board Certified in Infection Control -
Certification Board of Infection Control And Epi
Health Leadership Fellow -
The Health Foundation of Central and Western NY
Associate Degree in Science, Nursing -
Mohawk Valley Community College
Licensed Registered Nurse -
NYS Office of the Professions
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