PATRICIA BLAIR

Provided care to injured or ill workers, assessing the need for first aid or transport to medical facilities, and coordinating emergency transport (e.g., 911) per company protocols.

Gather incident information, signatures, and a full set of vital signs from the patient.

Provide preventative education to workers on wellness, heat exhaustion, and treatment.

Followed up on
patient health status, and coordinated return-to-work with the Safety Team.

Collected urine drug, saliva, and breath alcohol tests in adherence to chain of custody protocols.

Conducted pre-employment drug screening, and ensured compliance with company policies.

Performed daily safety site walks to report potential hazards.

Maintained logs for employees seeking treatment, and documented all treatment records.

Manage records, including accident reports, and incident tracking.

Maintained an inventory of supplies, and ordered replacements as needed.

Conducted filing and data entry for patient and treatment-related records.

Maintained a clean, safe, and orderly office environment at all times.

Built and maintained strong relationships with the safety team, partners, and clients to ensure seamless operations.

• Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
• Responded to emergency situations such as accidents or illnesses that occur within the work environment.

• Facilitated smooth transitions of care by coordinating discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and referrals to specialists and community resources.
• Delivered comprehensive education to patients and families on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure, emphasizing preventive care to avoid rehospitalizations.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans addressing patient needs during transitions and long-term management of chronic diseases.
• Provided medication education, adherence counseling, and lifestyle modification guidance to support positive patient outcomes.
• Monitored patient progress post-discharge, ensuring compliance with care plans and addressing barriers to recovery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to streamline communication and maintain continuity of care.
• Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring access to necessary resources and services during critical care transitions.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing readmission rates and enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of patient education, progress, and care plans, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Monitored patient progress and outcomes, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
• Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to meet those needs.
• Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and other health professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient concerns and plan interventions accordingly.
• Facilitated referrals between primary care providers and specialty services.

Occupational Health Nurse
JBS – Phoenix, AZ
January 2022 – August 2022

• Provide care to injured or ill workers per organizational protocols, determining if first aid is adequate, or if transport to a physician, ER, or trauma center is required.
• Coordinate and manage the return-to-work process for injured workers, following up with patients and physicians as needed.
• Provide patient education regarding disease progression, therapies, and injury management.
• Collaborate with the Safety team and physicians to monitor client progression.
• Conduct follow-up assessments on patient health status, ensuring appropriate care continuity.
• Administer urine, saliva, and breath alcohol tests while maintaining the chain of custody.
• Respond to medical emergencies, including respiratory, trauma, and cardiac cases, conducting patient assessments efficiently and effectively.
• Measure and record vital signs accurately, ensuring timely documentation.
• Perform site safety walks to identify potential hazards, and maintain workplace safety.
• Maintain logs of employees seeking treatment, and detailed treatment records.
• Document and report workplace incidents, keeping safety records, including accident reports, updated.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed to ensure the clinic is fully stocked.
• Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
• Performed pre-employment screenings, asking appropriate questions, and following nursing guidelines.
• Provided company health services to employee's post-hire, including physicals, drug testing, annual hearing tests, and biometric testing.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.

• Conduct health screens including obtaining vital signs, physical examinations, follow-up assessments for acute and chronic conditions as well as medication therapy
• Conduct tuberculosis infection screenings
• Conduct COVID screening based on exposure history and symptoms, in accordance with CDC guidance
• Provide behavioral health referrals for mental health conditions, and dental referrals for dental health conditions
• Triage high-risk patients to a higher level of care

• Admit new residents
• Assist physicians during rounds
• Assign and delegate duties to non-licensed nursing staff
• Monitor resident care and supervise other nursing staff
• Perform ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and mental health
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc
• Explain procedures and treatment protocols to residents
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks

• Ensure health and safety of the workforce
• Monitor employee health, encourage compliance with health and safety standards to reduce work-related injuries, and educate the workforce about the requirements to minimize risks
• Triage injured employees and provide general nursing care
• Complete health assessments, routine checkups and screenings, and update employee records

• Develop a focused and personalized Resident Wellness Plan, based on the identified physical and psychological needs of the resident
• Ensure daily Caregiver assignments are maintained throughout each shift
• Monitor the health of the elder patients
• Keep accurate records of changes in the patients health and provide medical care to patients who need it
• Administer medications
• Supervise all activities of the Resident Care Staff and serve as mentor to new caretakers

• Observe and collect patient data for reporting and/or documentation according to policy and standards
• Administer medications, wound care, assess, report and implement orders
• Communicate regularly with nurse managers, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians and team members
• Orient and train new LPNs, and patient care assistants in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Float to Clinics follow up with appts
• Schedule appts
• Prep exam rooms, restock with supplies, collect specimens, administer immunizations, collect vital signs, assist with exams

• Medical-Surgical Department assist patients prep for procedures and assist in their care after surgery, monitor post op vital, post op orders, and implement new orders
• Insertion and monitoring of IVs and IV fluids, Foley, NG tubes, and rectal tubes
• Monitored CAPD patients’, administered Medication pass, accue checks, and wound care

• Assisted with patient care under the supervision and direction of Physicians and the Director of Nursing in sub-acute and long-term units
• Responsible for admissions, medications, narrative charting, wound care, call lights, patient safety, ambulate patients and delegation of duties to the CNAs

• Med-line pass watch/swallow, submit refills to the pharmacy and pickup medications distribute KOP
• Account for all sharps, narcotics, monitor diabetic patients with accue checks and administer insulin injections