Mary Steiner
Chapman,Nebraska
Summary
- While employed at El Paso County Public Heath, located in Colorado Springs, CO, developed a pilot program called Strong and Healthy Families, a collaborative effort between El Paso County Public Health Department in El Paso County and the El Paso County Department of Social Services located in Colorado Springs. Components of the program included 1) nurse home visitation, to both pregnant women and those with children of preschool age, and 2) a classroom element that included education about childhood development and incorporation of factors necessary to ensure healthy development of their children.
- In 2011, managed Strong and Healthy Families, as well as the Nurse Family Partnership program. The purpose of the program was to support pregnant women and their newborn babies, up until two years of age, and to provide education regarding to social, emotional and physical factors necessary to ensure healthy development of their children.
- While employed at Pikes Peak Community Health as the Director of Integrated Health Services, received training regarding childhood adverse trauma events and the importance of the Protective Factors to Support Youth Well-Being. The application of the training was incorporation of Adverse Trauma Events (ACEs) training and assessment into the practice of medical providers and to increase the practitioners' knowledge of widely accepted protective factors to be shared with parents during well-child visits.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Pilots and Projects Manager
Colorado Health Partnerships
2015.08 - 2019.05
- Management of pilots and projects designed to improve delivery of health care among community members enrolled in Health First Colorado - Colorado's Medicaid Program
- Development and implementation of program called Project Detour; program for women suffering from addiction, involved in criminal justice program, and were pregnant and/or had children.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to industry standards and guidelines during all stages of the project lifecycle
- Facilitated seamless transitions between project phases by coordinating closely with various departments involved in the process flow
Project Manager, Nurse Family Partnership
El Paso County Public Health Department
2011.01 - 2015.07
- Monitored data specific to staff productivity and program outcomes
- Collaborated with internal and external partners to develop and implement performance improvement plan to decrease staff turnover, stabilize caseload and secure program funding
- Management of 1.2 million dollar contract
Director of Integrated Health Services
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
2014.05 - 2015.07
- Development and management of department responsible for providing care management, transitional care coordination and health education
- Development of policies and procedures specific to care management
Project Manager, Strong and Healthy Families
El Paso County Public Health Department
2009.07 - 2014.05
- Development and implementation of a pilot nurse home visitation and work force development education program for clients receiving benefits from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
- Collaborated with both internal and external partners to support delivery of health education services to low income, high risk clients who were either pregnant or have children up to five years of age
Public Health Nurse
El Paso County Public Health Department
2008.11 - 2009.06
- Reviewed immunization records
- Determined appropriate vaccines to be administered to clients
- Administered immunizations
- Provided travel clinic consultations for clients planning international travel
- Developed client education tools and job aids for nursing staff related to vaccine storage and quality control measures
Registered Nurse
Retired
2019.05 - Retired
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado School of Nursing
Denver Colorado1981
Skills
- Extensive Knowledge about Childhood Trauma
- Extensive Knowledge about Protective Factors and Implementation of those Factors
Affiliations
- Colorado Public Health Nurses Association (former member)
Recognitions
- Public Health Nurse of Year in 2001
- Received recognition from the National Association of Counties in 2011 for the development of a public health program called Strong and Healthy Families as a promising practice
Additional Information
- Kinship provider to my two granddaughter; April 2013 to present; current ages 17 and 14
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Retired
2019.05 - Retired
Community Pilots and Projects Manager
Colorado Health Partnerships
2015.08 - 2019.05
Director of Integrated Health Services
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
2014.05 - 2015.07
Project Manager, Nurse Family Partnership
El Paso County Public Health Department
2011.01 - 2015.07
Project Manager, Strong and Healthy Families
El Paso County Public Health Department
2009.07 - 2014.05
Public Health Nurse
El Paso County Public Health Department
2008.11 - 2009.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado School of Nursing
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