Jessica Avina
Amarillo
Summary
Compassionate bilingual public health nurse with proven skills in case management, disease outbreak investigation, and community health education. Committed to enhancing patient compliance and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to improve public health outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse- TB
City Of Amarillo Public Health Department
Amarillo
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed TB patients' needs through home visits and community health assessments.
- Provided TB education to community members through workshops and outreach programs.
- Collaborated with local agencies to address public health TB concerns in Amarillo.
- Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.
- Investigated outbreaks of communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis.
- Attended continuing education programs related to public health topics.
- Conducted home visits to ensure compliance with TB treatment regimens.
- Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching and health education.
- Provided follow-up care after hospital discharge or referral from a physician office.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss client progress towards goals.
- Placement of TB skin test and interpretation
- Administer TB medication for latent and active cases while monitoring for toxicity
- Oversight of TB inventory
LVN Clinic Nurse/Case Manager
Regence Health Network
Amarillo
08.2013 - 10.2022
- Managed patient cases to ensure seamless care coordination throughout all stages.
- Administered pediatric and adult vaccinations in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Evaluated medical guidelines to assess outpatient service suitability.
- Coordinated levels of care under supervision of FNP, PA, MD, and pediatrician.
- Executed medical management activities across the continuum of care, including planning and monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for effective medical management.
- Facilitated health education reinforcement and specialist referrals as directed by providers.
- Supported team members through guidance and constructive feedback.
LVN Charge Nurse
Kings Manor Retirement Home
Hereford
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Oversaw patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless operations.
- Mentored new staff, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Provided guidance to staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained accuracy of medical charts to comply with care standards.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, and wound treatments.
- Delegated assignments and supervised support staff based on training levels and patient needs.
- Collaborated with medical providers to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Supported staff during challenging situations to promote effective problem-solving.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05-2024
Skills
- Case management and public health
- Patient compliance monitoring
- Disease outbreak investigation
- Community health education
- Nursing documentation standards
- Public health policy application
- Vaccination administration
- Patient care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Training and mentorship
- Effective communication
- Health promotion strategies
- Microsoft Office applications
- Tube feeding administration
- catheterization
- Healthcare coordination
- Disease investigation
- Compliance monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Blood collection and testing oversight
Certification
- LVN License
- RN License
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Public Health Nurse- TB
City Of Amarillo Public Health Department
08.2024 - Current
LVN Clinic Nurse/Case Manager
Regence Health Network
08.2013 - 10.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Kings Manor Retirement Home
01.2012 - 07.2013
Associate of Applied Science -
Amarillo College
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