Sharalee Rowett
Auburn,CA
Summary
Dedicated Public Health Nurse with over seven years of experience providing preventive care. Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Special Education Classroom Nurse
Placer County Office of Education
Auburn, CA
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted in patient/student assessments and documentation under supervision.
- Supported patient/students in administering medications, treatments, and G-Tube feeding.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient/student and care areas.
Public Health Nurse III
Sutter County
Yuba City, CA
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Administered immunizations and health screenings to diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies in community settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop public health initiatives and outreach programs.
- Monitored patient health records for accuracy and compliance with public health regulations.
- Conducted health assessments to identify community needs and resources effectively.
- Participated in data collection and analysis for community health improvement projects.
- Assisted in organizing community workshops focused on wellness and preventive care education.
- Provided support during emergency response activities, ensuring public safety protocols were followed.
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Conducted outreach programs in underserved communities to increase access to healthcare services and improve overall quality of life.
- Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and evidence-based practices.
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if available.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
- Supported individuals living with chronic illnesses by providing self-management education and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.
- Collected, organized and disseminated quality data from multiple sources.
- Provided support during emergency situations by assisting with disaster response efforts and coordinating healthcare resources.
- Conducted research studies contributing to a better understanding of public health issues in the community.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Spearheaded program to promote healthy development of children with focus on nutrition.
- Attended research meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects.
- Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database.
- Designed educational materials used to inform policymakers and community stakeholders.
- Supervised performance of at times varying between 3-50 clinical staff, identifying areas requiring immediate improvement.
- Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.
- Contributed to the development of local policies aimed at addressing public health concerns such as substance abuse or communicable diseases.
- Designed client satisfaction surveys, preserving confidentiality of participants and program information.
- Assumed responsibility for agency in absence of director.
- Provided oversight for public health team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and delivery of high-quality care services.
- Participated in grant writing activities securing funding for expanded programming serving vulnerable populations.
- Collected and organized quality data from multiple sources and disseminated to appropriate individuals.
- Created fact sheets, media advisories, brochures, ads and newsletters.
- Facilitated trainings for medical professionals improving their ability to identify and address social determinants of health.
- Prepared expense reports, filed fund disbursement requests and managed credit card and project expense reconciliations.
- Drafted and edited correspondence and prepared meeting materials.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA08-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yuba College
Marysville, CA12-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Licensed RN
- Health promotion
- Emergency care
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Mental health care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Pediatric care
- Disease prevention
- Licensed by California nursing board
- Community health
- Maternal-newborn care
- Nursing assessments
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care and education
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Nursing plan development
- RN case management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Electronic health records management
- Student training
- Patient assessment and care
- Patient rights advocacy
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Patient care planning
- Team coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient counseling
- Data collection
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
Websites
Certification
- Certified Public Health Nurse
- Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers
Degree
BSN
Personal Information
Title: Public Health Nurse
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
High School Special Education Classroom Nurse
Placer County Office of Education
08.2024 - 03.2025
Public Health Nurse III
Sutter County
01.2017 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yuba College