Kirsten Dionisio
Tucson,AZ
Summary
To obtain a position as an Employee Health Nurse Friendly Company Nurse committed to maintaining employee health and wellness through careful monitoring and preventive care. Performing screenings, evaluations and assessments to understand individual conditions and concerns. Excellent writing skills to document findings accurately and confidentially. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee health nurse
Southern Nevada Health District
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for health promotion, health screenings, employee safety, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws
- Participate in surveillance programs (TB, Fit Testing, Immunizations, and infection control) to identify employee occupation risks and follow OSHA and CDC guidelines, preventions, and recommendations
- Complete new hire training, and screenings for TB, Hep B, MMR, and Varicella, and recommend vaccines
- Assess and review the eligibility of OSHA Medical evaluations with employees before respiratory fit testing
- Responsible for oversight of the Respiratory Protection Program and Exposure Control Plan and Bloodborne Pathogen for employees to ensure compliance with OSHA standards in promoting safety
- Complete full exposure assessments of bloodborne pathogens, refer to the occupational health clinic, and work alongside human resources with work compensation issues
- Manage, coordinate, staff, and organize multiple employee health influenza and COVID-19 clinics for multiple locations
- Resource for employees for any disease prevention, infection control, mental health outreach, health advice, workplace safety, ergonomics, training, titers, vaccines, lab tests, and safety prevention.
Community Health Nurse
Southern Nevada Health District
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Provide counseling for disease prevention, complete pre-screening before vaccine administration, provide education on pre and post Covid-19 vaccines, answer all patient questions, assist with care coordination, administer IM medications, follow aseptic techniques and proper PPE protocols, complete health history screenings, maintain accurate patient records, provide patient privacy/confidentiality, assist teammates with any duties required
- Assist with any health emergencies post-vaccine and ensure proper care is taken for the best patient outcome.
Emergency Room Nurse
University Medical Center
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Identify and triage conditions that include critical assessment to minor treatments
- Provide privacy and safety with all patient care, deliver emergent nursing care interventions, start IVs, maintain IV infusions, draw blood, and work in a team nursing environment to ensure quality patient care
- Assist with meetings, stand in for charge nurse, and collaborate with other departments for inter-department communications and work process flows.
Flight Nurse
Hawaii Life Flight
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided prehospital and intrahospital ACLS support care from initial contact through transport to receiving facility; Responsible for flight equipment, and narcotic/drug counts; maintained patient confidentiality and provided safety and compassion during flights
- Maintain proper hand hygiene and appropriate PPE.
Emergency Room Nurse
Hilo Medical Center
01.2012 - 04.2019
- Provide prompt, efficient emergency nursing assessment; initiate ACLS protocols for patient safety and survival; Encourage team nursing with open communication and a positive approach—primary preceptor to travel nurses, new hires, nursing students, and transfers to the Emergency Room.
Emergency Room Nurse
Summerlin Medical Center
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Promote patient safety and maintain proper guidelines within the scope of practice; Assist team members with emergent situations; quickly manage patient status changes and alert physicians.
Emergency Room Nurse
Centennial Hills Hosptial
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Evaluate and advocate patient’s progression and notify MD appropriately; Maintain a positive attitude and support ancillary staff; Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely patient records; Support patient confidentiality.
Progressive Care Nurse (PCU)
Good Samaritan Hosptial
Phoenix, AZ
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Assess and monitor patient conditions and provide excellent patient care; Educate and review proper discharge planning; Supervise and guide nursing aides and provide positive feedback.
Education
Master in Public Health -
Chamberlain University
03.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
08.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Gateway Community College
11.2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
05.2000
Skills
- Infection Control
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Nursing Consultation
- Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Test Interpretations
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Training Staff
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Sanitation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Preparation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Community Program Referrals
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Healthcare Program Planning
- First Aid
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Supply Management
Certification
- BLS
- FEMA 100
- FEMA 200
- FEMA 700
- FEMA 800
- Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Nevada State Board of Nursing
- California State Board of Nursing
References Available
True
Pursuing Certifications
- Occupational Health Nursing
- Infection Prevention and Control
Timeline
Employee health nurse
Southern Nevada Health District
12.2022 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Southern Nevada Health District
02.2021 - 12.2022
Emergency Room Nurse
University Medical Center
05.2020 - 06.2021
Flight Nurse
Hawaii Life Flight
04.2019 - 03.2020
Emergency Room Nurse
Hilo Medical Center
01.2012 - 04.2019
Emergency Room Nurse
Summerlin Medical Center
12.2010 - 12.2011
Emergency Room Nurse
Centennial Hills Hosptial
12.2008 - 12.2010
Progressive Care Nurse (PCU)
Good Samaritan Hosptial
12.2007 - 11.2008
Master in Public Health -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
- BLS
- FEMA 100
- FEMA 200
- FEMA 700
- FEMA 800
- Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Nevada State Board of Nursing
- California State Board of Nursing
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