Erin Cronn
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic public health professional with extensive experience at the City of Milwaukee Health Department, excelling in policy writing and curriculum development. Proven track record in emergency response coordination and clinical training, leading multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices and enhance community health outcomes. Strong communicator dedicated to fostering collaborative partnerships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer/Educator
University of Wisconsin-Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
10.2016 - Current
- Developed a statewide home visitation training for nurse and non-nurse home visitors
- Trained nurse and non-nurse home visitors statewide using the Partnering in Pregnancy curriculum
Director of Nursing
City of Milwaukee Health Department
01.2025 - Current
- Provides leadership and oversight for MHD nursing practices and assuring that Public Health Nurses (PHN) demonstrate quality nursing practices
- Documented and reviewed policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current nursing practices, enhancing compliance and quality of care
- Assures that MHD nurses are trained and practicing in accordance with state statutes and other laws governing public health nursing practices
- Oversaw core clinical competencies and quality assurance initiatives for public health nursing at MHD, ensuring safe and effective service delivery
- Coordinates clinical services during emergency response events
- Coordinated a multidisciplinary team response to substance use in the city, partnering with community organizations and implementing evidence-based care strategies
Public Health Nurse
City of Cudahy Health Department
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Organized and led efforts to prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food-, water-, and vector-borne outbreaks; chronic diseases; injuries; mental health; substance use and health inequities
- Engaged, provided, and directed public health nursing activities to meet needs of individuals, families, and organizations
- Evaluated compliance with relevant state public health nursing practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations
- Provided community screening, education, case management, and referrals to facilitate health and wellness
- Planned, organized and implemented multiple public health programs to respond to the health needs of the community
- Served as expert consultant for multiple grant applications and awards and grant activities which led to multiple community wide interventions
- Participated in multiple emergency response events including providing clinical services and training to staff
Public Health Nurse Supervisor
City of Milwaukee Health Department
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Supervised the Prenatal Care Coordination Program, the Newborn Screening Program, and the Newborn Hearing Program
- Directly oversaw nurses, administrative support staff, and clinic assistants
- Created and implemented educational standards and materials for nurses, patients, and communities
- Served as Public Health delegate to the Newborn Screening Statewide Umbrella Committee
- Co-chaired the Educational Sub-committee
- Directed nurse consultants and designed educational materials for Blanket of Love advisory committee
- Coordinated and directed student nurse program, including monitoring, educating, and supporting students and preceptors in providing safe, ethical nursing practice and learning within public health programs
- Managed immunization clinics
- Coordinated and mobilized community partners to optimize program effectiveness
- Co-created Career Ladder with inter-departmental committee
- Created policy and materials for Reproductive Health Committee, including Hands-On kits
- Directed multiple projects as the building manager at Southside Health Center
Public Health Nurse
City of Milwaukee Health Department
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Provided nurse case management to first-time mothers under the Nurse-Family Partnership model
- Monitored health status and provided health education to ensure optimal health for mother and child
- Partnered with community resources with clients to achieve clients' and program goals toward self-sufficiency
- Coordinated care with community partners to maximize client success
- Assessed developmental milestones using ASQ and ASQ:SE
- Evaluated immunization status and administered immunizations to community under the medical direction of the City of Milwaukee Health Department
- Engaged in Shared Governance committees to enhance Public Health Nurse practice and safety
- Collaborated for communication between committees and public health nurses to update on policy and council decision-making
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
04.2008 - 04.2013
- Performed all aspects of a sleep study under accredited guidelines
- Guided patients through sleep study process, including pre-study education
- Monitored continuous respiratory, ECG, EMG, and EEG parameters
- Performed intervention with respiratory adjuncts including CPAP and BiPAP
- Documented and communicated results of sleep study to physicians
Public Health Nurse Intern
City of Milwaukee Health Department
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Recorded and verified H1N1 patient and vaccine data through Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System and Wisconsin Immunization Registry
- Provided guidance and education to people diagnosed with Hepatitis C
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminal Justice
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN08-1999
Skills
- Policy writing
- Curriculum development
- Program evaluation
- Emergency response coordination
- Clinical training
- Public health assessment
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Accomplishments
- Initiated, developed, programing and passed policy for Harm Reduction programs for the City of Cudahy and City of Milwaukee
- Pioneered community events to promote connection, improved mental health and reduce social isolation
- Organized and directed multiple mass immunization, lead testing and communicable disease screening events
- Coordinated documentary screening and panel discussions for at risk populations around suicide prevention
- Led multiple communication/publicity campaigns for public health issues affecting the community
- Trained first responders in Trauma Informed Care
- Trained community members in Stop the Bleed
Awards and Honors
Wisconsin Center for Nursing 2025 Emerging Leader Award, Association of Public Health Nurses 2023 APHN Emerging Public Health Nurse Leader Award, Partners Investing in Nursing Grant Recipient 2009, Alverno Academic Scholarship 2007
Affiliations
- Wisconsin Public Health Association
- Association of Public Health Nurses
- Wisconsin Association for Prenatal Care
Speaking Engagements: Local, Regional, National
- Co-presented at CityMatch Conference in Philadelphia, 2016. Creation of a Career Ladder in Public Health
- Co-presented SE regional webinar and PHN knowledge survey on tuberculosis 2024, TB Clinical Intensive: aka TB Camp
- Presented for the Association of Public Health Nurses Coffee Break, 2023: Storytelling: A Path to Connection and Resilience
- APHN and WALHDAB Operations Conference 2023: Creating the Path--How to Create a Successful Preceptorship for Nursing Students Within Public Health
Leadership and Committee Participation
- Co-chair of the APHN Professional development and education committee
- Co-chair of the SE regional Public Health 3.0 committee
- PHN representative for the Southeast Regional Public Health Generalist/Specialist group
- APHN/ACHNE workgroup to create a nursing education toolkit
- Milwaukee Overdose Fatality Review Committee member
- Suicide Review Community of Practice member
- South Shore Cares member
Timeline
Director of Nursing
City of Milwaukee Health Department
01.2025 - Current
Public Health Nurse
City of Cudahy Health Department
08.2018 - 01.2025
Trainer/Educator
University of Wisconsin-Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
10.2016 - Current
Public Health Nurse Supervisor
City of Milwaukee Health Department
06.2015 - 08.2018
Public Health Nurse
City of Milwaukee Health Department
09.2010 - 06.2015
Public Health Nurse Intern
City of Milwaukee Health Department
09.2009 - 09.2010
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
04.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminal Justice
University of Minnesota