Dynamic Health and Wellness Manager with a proven track record at Arbella Mutual Insurance Company, adept in wellness coaching and organizational effectiveness. Spearheaded annual Wellness fairs and ergonomic assessments, enhancing workforce wellbeing. Certified in employee assistance, excelling in interpersonal communication and nutrition expertise, significantly contributing to a healthier, more productive workplace.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Manager / Occupational Health Nurse and Certified Employee Assistance Professional
Arbella Mutual Insurance Company
Quincy, MA
01.2015 - Current
Sole occupational health nurse responsible for protecting and promoting the wellbeing of 1,000 + employee workforce by crucially assessing health and safety hazards in the work environment
On site first responder, providing first aid to employees
Evaluate employee's health and medical conditions
Provide fit for duty physicals to employees
Maintain employee health records
Establish and manage short- and long-term disability and FMLA cases
Organize and implement annual Wellness fair, quarterly blood drive, annual flu vaccination clinics, and educational seminars on various health topics including mindfulness and meditation
Perform ergonomic assessments for all staff work stations
Implement medical work accommodations between employees and senior level managers requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge in public safety and industrial health standards
Certified employee assistance professional: perform confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees with personal and/or work-related issues including drug and alcohol misuse
Act as company liaison with external physician on health and safety concerns, workers compensation cases and Covid-19 issues
Member of Arbella Wellness Team and Safety Committee
Board Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Care Dimensions
Danvers, MA
01.2010 - 01.2015
Collaborated with medical team on effective symptom management for palliative and end of life care to patients at Massachusetts General Hospital and BWH
Responsible for identifying patient / family needs and providing sound, ethical and supportive care while practicing independent decision making consistent with agency policies and State and Federal regulations
Precept inexperienced staff nurses on admissions, inpatient care and symptom management
Board certified pain and palliative care RN
Registered Nurse Liaison
Coram Specialty Infusions
Boston, MA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Instructed patients and families on IV medications, proper administration in home settings
Collaborated with medical team for safe discharge planning
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
01.2013
Associates Degree - Nursing
Community College of Denver
01.2001
Bachelors of Science - Community Health
University of Northern Colorado
01.1993
Skills
Experienced Presenter
Knowledge of human behavior
Organizational effectiveness
Managing a budget
Wellness coaching
Nutrition expertise
Licenses Certifications Memberships
Registered Nurse - MA # RN251821, 01/01/01, Current
American Occupational Health Nurse's Organization, 01/01/15, Current
Certified Office Ergonomic Evaluator, 01/01/16, Current
Certified Employee Professional Association (CEAP), 01/01/16, Current
Massachusetts Nurses Organization (MNA), 01/01/16, Current
Worksite Wellness Council of MA (WWCMA), 01/01/17, Current
Employee Assistance Professional Certification - # 49188, 01/01/17, Current
International Employee Assistance Professionals Association, 01/01/17, Current
Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, 01/01/24
Affiliations
Avid Yoga Practitioner
Love to cook
Travel
Animal lover
Timeline
Health and Wellness Manager / Occupational Health Nurse and Certified Employee Assistance Professional
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