Regina Wilson
Harrodsburg,KY
Summary
Occupational Health and Workers’ Compensation professional with 15+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing environments, overseeing occupational injury management, workers’ compensation programs, return-to-work strategy, disability and leave administration, OSHA compliance, and employee health services. Proven success leading on-site occupational health operations, managing claims from incident through resolution, partnering with HR, safety, operations, and medical providers, and driving outcomes that support regulatory compliance, workforce well-being, and reduced lost-time exposure. Recognized for sound clinical judgment, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to lead high-accountability programs in complex industrial settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
Corning, Inc.
Harrodsburg, KY
05.2022 - Current
- Lead on-site occupational health operations for a manufacturing facility, managing the full scope of work-related injury and illness response, case oversight, and employee health services.
- Direct workers’ compensation processes from initial injury reporting through treatment coordination, work status management, PIIMS program oversight, and return-to-work planning.
- Serve as a key partner to HR, safety, operations, and leadership in addressing case strategy, employee accommodations, fitness for duty, and workplace health risk.
- Oversee leave-related processes including FMLA, short-term disability, and paid parental leave, ensuring timely handling, employee support, and compliance.
- Maintain site compliance for OSHA medical surveillance programs, including hearing conservation, respiratory protection, silica, refractory ceramic fiber, bloodborne pathogens, and first responders.
- Contribute to sitewide injury prevention and risk reduction efforts through ergonomics participation, health coaching, wellness programming, and employee outreach initiatives.
- Coordinate major employee health programs including annual health fairs, flu clinics, blood drives, and wellness campaigns.
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
CareOnSite / Honeywell Intelligrated
Danville, KY
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed a single-provider occupational health clinic supporting a manufacturing workforce, with responsibility for occupational case management, regulatory compliance, and employee health programming.
- Oversaw work-related injury and illness cases, including assessment, documentation, medical follow-up, work restrictions, and return-to-work determinations.
- Maintained OSHA medical surveillance compliance and employee medical records while supporting plant leadership on occupational health and safety matters.
- Provided operational support in safety leadership coverage, addressing site safety concerns and reinforcing compliance expectations during leadership gaps.
- Led ergonomics initiatives and chemical inventory oversight to support hazard reduction and workplace readiness.
- Managed COVID-19 screening, absence tracking, and quarantine referral processes during a period of elevated operational demand.
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
Premise Health / Toyota Logistic Services
Georgetown, KY
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Directed day-to-day operations of a single-nurse occupational health unit in a manufacturing and logistics setting.
- Managed occupational injury response and workers’ compensation reporting, including First Reports of Injury, case monitoring, treatment coordination, and restricted duty oversight.
- Administered return-to-work processes and maintained OSHA 300 recordkeeping requirements.
- Supported injury prevention through line-side ergonomic education, employee safety engagement, and health promotion programming.
- Planned and executed on-site wellness initiatives, including a large annual health fair with external vendor participation.
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
Concentra / Nestlé
Lexington, KY
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed occupational and non-occupational injury and illness cases within a manufacturing environment.
- Partnered with safety and operational leaders on injury investigations, corrective action support, and ergonomic improvement efforts.
- Maintained workers’ compensation, disability, and medical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Coordinated OSHA-required testing programs including audiometric testing and respiratory fit testing.
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
WCMS / Caterpillar, Inc.
Danville, KY
09.2009 - 11.2013
- Managed workers’ compensation, short-term disability, and FMLA cases in a manufacturing setting.
- Coordinated occupational health services including post-offer exams, audiometric testing, vaccinations, and employee health support.
- Participated in injury investigations and collaborated with supervisors and safety personnel to support compliance and case management outcomes.
- Delivered employee training in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Endoscopy Nurse, RN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
Danville, KY
10.2007 - 08.2009
RN Case Manager
House Call Home Health
Lawrenceburg, KY
10.2003 - 09.2007
Admission Nurse, RN
McDowell Home Health
Danville, KY
10.1999 - 10.2003
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KYSkills
- Workers’ Compensation Program Management
- Occupational Injury and Illness Management
- Return-to-Work and Transitional Duty Strategy
- Disability and Leave Administration
- OSHA Compliance and Recordkeeping
- Incident Review and Case Documentation
- Medical Surveillance Program Oversight
- Employee Accommodations and Fit-for-Duty
- Risk Reduction and Injury Prevention
- Ergonomics Initiatives
- Manufacturing Operations Support
- Employee Health and Wellness Strategy
Certification
- CAOHC Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor
- Emergency Response Hazardous Materials Technician
Personal Information
Title: RN
Core Leadership Areas
- Workers’ Compensation Program Management
- Occupational Injury and Illness Management
- Return-to-Work and Transitional Duty Strategy
- Disability and Leave Administration
- OSHA Compliance and Recordkeeping
- Incident Review and Case Documentation
- Medical Surveillance Program Oversight
- Employee Accommodations and Fit-for-Duty
- Risk Reduction and Injury Prevention
- Ergonomics Initiatives
- Manufacturing Operations Support
- Employee Health and Wellness Strategy
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
Corning, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
CareOnSite / Honeywell Intelligrated
03.2019 - 05.2022
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
Premise Health / Toyota Logistic Services
05.2015 - 03.2019
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
Concentra / Nestlé
02.2014 - 05.2015
Occupational Health Nurse, RN
WCMS / Caterpillar, Inc.
09.2009 - 11.2013
Endoscopy Nurse, RN
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 08.2009
RN Case Manager
House Call Home Health
10.2003 - 09.2007
Admission Nurse, RN
McDowell Home Health
10.1999 - 10.2003
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kentucky State University