Mandy Thurman
Franklin ,KY
Summary
Dedicated health professional with expertise in health and wellness program development, infectious disease control, and relationship building. Successfully coordinated care and advocated for student health needs while fostering collaboration among educators, families, and healthcare providers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SES School Nurse
Med Center Health
Franklin , KY
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to address student health issues effectively.
- Develop health policies in coordination with school administration and local health authorities.
- Train staff on first aid procedures, emergency response protocols, medication administration, and diabetes care.
- Coordinate with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
Director of Health and Wellness
Peel and Holland Insurance
Franklin, KY
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed comprehensive wellness programs for diverse employee populations.
- Educated clients on how to maintain healthy lifestyles through seminars, lectures, and group activities.
- Researched trends in the health and wellness industry and identified ways to incorporate them into existing programming.
- Conducted needs assessment by reviewing monthly claims data to determine appropriate chronic disease management programs.
- Monitored employee health screenings to identify potential risks or problems early on.
Business Development Executive
Graves Gilbert Clinic
Bowling Green, KY
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Built relationships with clients, partners and vendors to facilitate successful partnerships.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer base and revenue growth.
- Participated in meetings with senior executives to discuss strategic objectives related to business development initiatives.
Practice Manager
Graves Gilbert Clinic
Bowling Green, KY
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed daily operations of multi-specialty medical practice.
- Oversaw assistants, technicians, and office administrators, offering mentoring and coaching in tasks.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Charge Nurse, PT Position
Department of Juvenile Justice
Bowling Green , KY
01.2012 - 02.2017
- Oversaw youth admitted to Bowling Green Group Home facility per DJJ standards.
- Closely monitored medications, vital signs, medical complaints and injuries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Clinical Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
The Medical Center At Franklin
Franklin, KY
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Previously held position with the addition of overseeing all unit scheduling
Director
Adult Immunization Management
Owensboro, KY
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Oversaw all aspects of the company including sales, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Immunization programs in school systems, city/county government, and industrial setting
- Streamlined efficiency, reduced labor hours and boosted profitability to optimize overall productivity
- Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives
Occupational Health Nurse, Manager
The Medical Center At Franklin
Franklin, KY
04.2005 - 01.2012
- Developed Industrial Health Solutions program in 2005, served as Manager
- Responsible for overall planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing of health promotion activities for area
- Served as instructor for various health promotion programs
- Carried out communicable disease prevention programs, immunization programs, and return to work programs
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and drug testing
Float Nurse
The Medical Center At Franklin
Franklin , KY
09.2003 - 04.2005
- Worked in numerous departments including Acute Care, Emergency Room, Operating Room, Recovery Room, Utilization Review, Discharge Planning and Cardiac Rehab
- Served as Interim Performance Improvement Coordinator for six months
Clinical Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
The Medical Center At Franklin
Franklin , KY
05.2002 - 09.2003
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2002
Skills
- Disease management programs
- Immunization skills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Health program development
- Relationship building
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient care planning
- Infectious disease control
- Patient education and counseling
- Public health principles
Timeline
SES School Nurse
Med Center Health
08.2021 - Current
Director of Health and Wellness
Peel and Holland Insurance
09.2019 - 08.2021
Business Development Executive
Graves Gilbert Clinic
09.2018 - 09.2019
Practice Manager
Graves Gilbert Clinic
09.2016 - 09.2018
Clinical Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
The Medical Center At Franklin
06.2014 - 09.2016
Charge Nurse, PT Position
Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2012 - 02.2017
Director
Adult Immunization Management
01.2012 - 06.2014
Occupational Health Nurse, Manager
The Medical Center At Franklin
04.2005 - 01.2012
Float Nurse
The Medical Center At Franklin
09.2003 - 04.2005
Clinical Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
The Medical Center At Franklin
05.2002 - 09.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University