Tammie Liford
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Public Health Professional seeking a leadership role within Oakland County Health Division. Extensive expertise in healthcare administration, team management, and community health initiatives, with a steadfast commitment to enhancing public health services and improving community well-being. Prepared to deliver strategic oversight, implement innovative solutions, and foster collaboration to effectively advance the division's mission and objectives. Passionate about driving impactful change and promoting healthier communities through dedicated leadership and vision.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse III
Oakland County Health Division
05.1994 - Current
- Healthcare practitioner and public health professional with years of experience assessing a diverse client base, formulating treatment plans, instituting, and following through with interventions and evaluating patient outcomes. An effective communicator, presenter, mentor, and leader to cultivate relationships across all levels of operations, establish effective relationships and drive organizations objectives.
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts, Immunization mobile unit.
- Safely administered vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- 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.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities in Pontiac School district Crib Notes Program.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Supported individuals living with chronic illnesses by providing self-management education and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during Covid 19 pandemic, while advising on protective measures.
- Supervised performance of newly hired staff, providing mentorship and identifying areas requiring immediate improvement.
- Assisted with development and streamlined systems for monitoring and tracking contact tracing during Covid 19 Pandemic.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
09.1992 - 04.1994
- Functioning as a staff nurse/lead RN/mentor on a general medical/surgical floor.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
MHA - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05.1993
Diploma - undefined
Clarkston High School
05.1988
Skills
- Case management proficiency
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Administering immunizations
Accomplishments
2025 Leadership Bridge Peer Mentorship Program Oakland County
2025 Emerging Leaders- Rochester Christian University/Oakland County
2023 Oakland University Florence Nightingale Award Winner Excellence in Community Nursing
Certification
2025 Certified Lactation Consultant in process
2025 Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum Doula
2025 Basic Life Support Provider
2023 Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Awards
2023 Oakland University Florence Nightingale Award Winner Excellence in Community Nursing
2024 Emerging Leaders Program Oakland County/ Rochester University
Timeline
Public Health Nurse III
Oakland County Health Division
05.1994 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
09.1992 - 04.1994
Diploma - undefined
Clarkston High School
MHA - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
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