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Leanora Chojnowski

Howell,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Public Health Nurse and Program Manager with extensive experience in caregiver support and community resource connection. Known for strong communication and problem-solving skills, successfully enhancing health program outcomes through effective team collaboration and data-driven decision making. Committed to improving health education and disease prevention as well as improving access to care for vulnerable populations as well as all communities.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Manager Public Health Programs

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey
Freehold, NJ
10.2018 - Current

Manager of Caregiver Program:

  • Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the program staff
  • Making home visits with caregivers providing them with education and support as well as connecting them to community resources
  • Monitoring data and statistics and record reviews for quality assurance

Program Coordinator for the Essex County Doula Learning Collaborative:

  • Responsible for recruiting Doula candidates
  • Providing support and assistance with the training and certification process
  • Monitoring data and statistics for quarterly reporting

Public Health Nurse

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey
Freehold, NJ
09.2004 - Current

Managed diverse responsibilities including:

  • Conduct hearing, vision, and dental screenings in educational settings.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts in lead poisoning case management, focusing on effective treatment plans and patient education.
  • Conduct comprehensive immunization audits in preschool facilities to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Conducted home visits providing assessments and parenting education
  • Collaborate with school nurses to conduct home visits for children affected by chronic head lice.
  • Execute vaccine administration for homebound residents, ensuring accessibility and health compliance.

Registered Nurse

University Physicians Group
Staten Island, NY
07.1996 - 08.2004
  • Facilitated patient and family support throughout diagnosis, treatment, and care processes.
  • Provided guidance to families on effective medication management to enhance health outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate health status and identify care needs.
  • Facilitated pulmonary function tests to ensure accurate patient assessments.
  • Assisted in coordinating follow-up care and addressing long-term needs.

Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
08.1985 - 07.1996
  • Provided comprehensive inpatient care to infants, children, and adolescents on a busy pediatric hospital unit
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans while providing education and emotional support to patients and families
  • Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, and monitoring of acute and chronic pediatric conditions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York University
New York, NY
05-1985

Awards

3 time Daisy Award winner

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Manager Public Health Programs

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey
10.2018 - Current

Public Health Nurse

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey
09.2004 - Current

Registered Nurse

University Physicians Group
07.1996 - 08.2004

Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital
08.1985 - 07.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York University