Autonomous seasoned occupational nurse with a background in Food, Automotive to Diamonds manufacturing.
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Mikki Davidson
Winchester ,KY
Summary
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Novelis
Occupational Health Nurse
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Developed targeted injury prevention programs through careful analysis of incident trends, leading to fewer workplace accidents.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Streamlined the workers'' compensation process, ensuring timely payments and proper medical treatment for injured employees.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive employee wellness programs that addressed physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Provided ongoing health education to employees, fostering a culture of wellness and selfcare.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment, significantly reducing the risk of exposure to hazardous materials.
- Managed immunization campaigns, significantly reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the company.
- Led first aid training sessions to increase emergency preparedness among staff members.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nyrstar
Occupational Health Nurse
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for managing onsite clinic for non work illnesses and work related injuries
- Perform audiograms, spirometry and fit testing, biological monitoring exposure
- New hire urine drug testing and random drug monitoring
- Manage workers compensation case management
- Organized flu shot clinic.
CP Kelco
Occupational Health Nurse
11.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Reopened onsite clinic conducting new hire exams and Return to work physical
- Flu vaccinations offered onsite along with DTAP
- Managed Random Urine testing Program
- Led off shift safety crew meeting
- Managed workers compensation program and Disability/FMLA
- Wellness Ambassador and Health Coach
- Conducted Ergonomic Assessments on manufacturing lines to define opportunities for improvement.
Valvoline Corporate
Occupational Health Manager
09.2015 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Managed Occupational Health Program for the United State's and Foreign Facilities
- Managed workers compensation for the United States locations and decreased injury claims cost by a million dollars yearly
- Member of the H&S steering committee
- Managed International travel program
- Arranged travel vaccines and pandemic alerts for traveler
- Prepared policies and procedures for occupational health US locations
- Located and set up accounts with occupational clinics for retail stores throughout the US
- Organized flu shot clinics for company
- Organized evacuation drills.
Tiffany & Co.
Occupational Health Manager
03.2012 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Managed Nursing staff at US plants
- Implemented policies and procedures for Occupational Health
- Organized safety metrics for safety manager and presentations
- Led ergonomics program and reduced cumulative trauma injuries by 50%
- Ordered flexible desk for setters and polishers
- Implemented work hardening program for new jewelry setters during orientation to improve muscle strength In upper body
- Organized biometric assessments and wellness coaching
- Organized blood drives and charity campaign
- Taught CPR/AED/first aid and blood borne pathogen training
- Managed workers compensation for all sites along with safety metrics for Director
- Worked with Safety to implement the buddy system for new hire employees
- Conducted safety and housekeeping audits.
Nestle USA
Occupational Health Nurse
08.2011 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Managed onsite injury treatment for employees
- Workers comp administration and OSHA reporting
- Assisted Safety with CPARS and attended crew safety meetings.
Pilkington North America
Occupational Health Nurse
04.2007 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Managed onsite clinic for illnesses and injuries
- Conducted audiograms and respiratory fit testing
- Conducted safety training
- Managed workers compensation claims and saved the company 245 thousand by closing 7 existing long term claims.
JBS
Occupational Health Nurse
03.2010 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Managed occupational clinic and staff for company
- Ordered supplies, budget allocation and maintained positive vendor relationship
- Managed workers compensation claims and closed 234 medical claims in three months along with 54 Idemnity cases
- Organized a health fair for 1800 employees for 21 different speaking languages by using community resources for interpretation services
- I was recognized by Company President for my efforts that 97 % of employees attended the wellness screenings.
Amazon
Occupational Health Nurse
07.2007 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Managed onsite clinic and treated illnesses and injuries
- Filled first aid cabinets through the plants and monitored ambient temperatures to eliminate heat stress illnesses
- Managed work comp injury claims and documented OSHA log.
Mallinckrodt
Occupational Health Nurse
02.2006 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Managed onsite clinic and performed pre-employment physicals and medical surveillance exams
- Charity Ambassador and company wellness leader
- Tracked FMLA/STD leaves of absence
- Implemented return to work program for non work related injuries and illnesses bringing leave of absence rate down by forty percent
- Industrial hygiene exposure monitoring of lab employees
- Managed workers compensation cases and closed 9 of 9 long term claims saving the company forty thousand dollars.
Johnson Controls
Occupational health nurse and Safety Coordinator
04.2003 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Managed onsite clinic for non work related and work related injuries
- Ordered safety supplies and allocated monies for budget
- Managed workers comp cases and decreased costs from three hundred thousand to sixty two dollars
- Implemented group stretches preshift
- Implemented job rotation on manufacturing lines
- Implemented Supervisor training through 501 OSHA course classes
- Participated in Kaizens to improve safety, productivity and value stream mapping exercises.
Aichi Forge USA
Occupational Health Nurse
03.2000 - 04.2003
Job overview
- Managed employee benefits which included medical, dental, vision and disability insurance
- Conducted new hire orientation
- Managed safety equipment program and distributed to employees
- Managed employee uniform program
- Managed onsite clinic and first responder team
- Taught BLS CPR/AED training
- Conducted accident investigations and assigned corrective actions
- Published safety metrics and led steering committee meetings
- Coordinate all communications between patients, doctor offices and TPA's
- Managed workers compensation with case management skills
- Assisted HR with company events.
Cynthiana
Nurse
11.1993 - 03.2000
Job overview
- Worked as OR technician, ER Nurse, physician offices and clinics
- Obtained authorization and approvals for patient referrals
- Prepared specimens for lab processing
- Patient work up, charting results, filing, scheduling and diagnostic testing.
Education
BCTCSLexington, Kentucky
from Nursing
06.1993
University Overview
GPA: 3.85
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization Administration
- Hearing Conservation
- Infection Control
- Health Promotion
- Preventive Care
- Medical record-keeping
- Confidentiality Practices
- Injury Prevention
- Program Management
- Industrial hygiene
- Drug Testing
- Ergonomic assessments
- Health surveillance
- Occupational Health Regulations
- Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
- Occupational health protocol
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee health programs
- Return to work coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- CPR/AED
- Training staff
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Novelis
09.2023 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Nyrstar
03.2020 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
CP Kelco
11.2019 - 02.2020
Occupational Health Manager
Valvoline Corporate
09.2015 - 03.2019
Occupational Health Manager
Tiffany & Co.
03.2012 - 09.2015
Occupational Health Nurse
Nestle USA
08.2011 - 07.2012
Occupational Health Nurse
JBS
03.2010 - 08.2010
Occupational Health Nurse
Amazon
07.2007 - 09.2009
Occupational Health Nurse
Pilkington North America
04.2007 - 09.2010
Occupational Health Nurse
Mallinckrodt
02.2006 - 07.2007
Occupational health nurse and Safety Coordinator
Johnson Controls
04.2003 - 08.2005
Occupational Health Nurse
Aichi Forge USA
03.2000 - 04.2003
Nurse
Cynthiana
11.1993 - 03.2000
BCTCS
from Nursing