Xee Moua
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a passion to protect and promote the health of the community through infection prevention and control, evidence-based practices, and education. Analytical, detail-oriented and knowledgeable in disease investigation and implementation of control measures. Skilled at building relationships and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Yolo County HHSA, Infectious Disease Program
03.2017 - Current
- Lead and commence public health, epidemiological investigations related to communicable disease and disease outbreaks, and provide infection control recommendations and guidance to internal and external partner agencies
- Keep current with epidemics, pandemics, disease trends and outbreaks, and best practices, participate in regional emergency preparedness drills and training, and assist program management and staff with policy and procedure development and modifications
- Build relationships and collaborate with California Department of Public Health's epidemiologists, medical directors and or chiefs, and public health staff to coordinate Point Prevalence Surveillance screenings at healthcare facilities, conduct case reviews and disease surveillance
- Report case findings, outbreak investigations directly to, and work jointly with Health Officer and key agencies to mitigate transmission risks of communicable diseases
- Perform healthcare facility site visits and monitor infection control adherence with California Department of Public Health's regional infection preventionist
- Triage, review and secure transmission of Confidential Morbidity Reports, labs and medical records pertaining to patients
- Conduct record searches, import electronic records, create disease incidents, and maintain patient data in California Reportable Disease Information Exchange system
- Analyze clinical notes and labs, monitor diagnostic work-up of patients and provide case management: advocacy, counsel, health education, and linkage to medical care and services
- Provide consult, treatment recommendations to healthcare providers and help facilitate diagnostic procedures, treatment and or hospitalization of patients
- Collaborate with various laboratories, including local public health laboratories and State laboratories, and other public health agencies to coordinate collection, transportation, and processing of specimens
- Train, educate, and mentor new staff and nursing students about public health and disease surveillance, control and prevention of communicable diseases, health promotion, treatment and rehabilitation, and contact investigations
- Provide nursing coverage for Tuberculosis and Immunization Programs: case manage active TB cases, including but not limited to performing direct/video direct observational therapy, executing epidemiological and contact investigations, working with medical providers and Sacramento Chest Clinic on treatment regimens and diagnostic procedures, and conducting nurse home visits and assessments; participate in mass vaccination clinics to vaccinate employees and the public, draw up vaccines, monitor and manage temperatures and control data loggers of vaccine coolers and vaccine refrigerators and freezers, including when transporting vaccine allotments to internal and external partners, provide health education, and oversee student nursing activities during mass vaccination clinics.
Public Health Nurse
Yolo County HHSA, IHSS Program
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Assess high acuity and or disabled patients/recipients in their home environment, determine eligibility, and authorize and allocate program service hours
- Protective Supervision panelist, serving as subject matter expert and reviewing cases of mentally impaired persons to authorize 24/7 care and safeguard persons from self-harm
- Accompany social workers and case managers to recipients' home and assist with head-to-toe assessments with focus on debilitating medical conditions
- Case manage IHSS recipients: secure medical home for recipients to establish medical care, obtain authorization from medical providers for paramedical services, ensure IHSS care providers are up to date with program requirements and trainings, and link recipients to county services including housing, transportation, and local food banks.
In-Home Supportive Service Provider
Sacramento County, IHSS Program
06.2013 - 11.2022
- Maintain client independence by assisting with ADLs: house cleaning, laundry, cooking, bathing, shopping, and providing transportation to and from medical appointments
- Establish rapport with recipient while maintaining professional conduct and complying with IHSS rules and regulations
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure patient safety within home environment
- Keep current with program requirements and mandatory provider trainings.
Motor Vehicle Technician
Dept Of Motor Vehicles, Mandatory Actions Unit
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Interpret, apply, and explain provisions of California Vehicle Code, Penal Code, Health & Safety Code, and administrative regulations and policies to internal and external persons, including the public, attorneys, management, and external DMV units
- Review and analyze driving records, accident reports, court documents, and public inquiries to correct and remove erroneous information, and or to take appropriate actions
- Process correspondences and respond to requests for information posed by internal staff and external customers
- Answer incoming calls as part of DMV Field Office Support team while keying and updating individual driving records
- Intermittently assist public phone teams with incoming calls from customers with concerns.
Office Coordinator
O.D.C. Medical Corporation
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Collaborate with attorneys, healthcare providers, and nurse case managers on patient care plans to ensure patients receives high quality care and results in positive patient outcomes
- Schedule and engage in attorney depositions, workers' compensation nurse case manager meetings, and medical consultations with outpatient healthcare providers, discussing legal and medical aspects of patients' care
- Provide translation for Hmong patients during medical examinations to promote patient-centered care and ascertain patients' needs were met
- Transcribe physicians' medical reports and provide nurse case managers health status and progression of patients
- Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorization for out-patient medical procedures
- Assist patients with prescription refills, disability paper and or health questionnaire review and completion, and out-patient referrals and appointments
- Manage employee timesheets and payroll and maintain office supplies and inventory.
Office Manager
ForteMED Medical Center
02.2001 - 06.2005
- Meet and engage with pharmaceutical representatives, attorneys, nurse case managers, and healthcare providers to promote healthcare practices and advocate patient safety and rights
- Provide case management for patients with personal injury and or worker's compensation cases
- Appear and stand as clinic representative in court and legal depositions
- Train new hires, supervise medical assistants, and assist physical therapy department with out-patient medical care services
- Transcribe medical progress reports and custodian of records
- Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorization for out-patient medical procedures and specialist referrals
- Assist physicians on filling patients' disability claim forms, disabled placard applications, and health questionnaires
- Purchase and maintain medical office inventory and supplies
- Manage accounts payable, employee payroll, insurance co-pays, and check-form payments for services.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA08.2015
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Sacramento City College School of Nursing
Sacramento, CA12.2012
Skills
- Epidemiological Investigation
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Public Health
- Training and Education
- Case Management
- Confidentiality and Safety
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse, 05/2013 - Current, State Board of California of Registered Nursing
- Public Health Nurse Certification, 03/2016 - Current, State Board of California of Registered Nursing
- Infection Prevention and Control Certification, 10/2023 - Current, Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Community IV Certification, 11/2012, Sacramento City College
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Yolo County HHSA, Infectious Disease Program
03.2017 - Current
Public Health Nurse
Yolo County HHSA, IHSS Program
03.2016 - 03.2017
In-Home Supportive Service Provider
Sacramento County, IHSS Program
06.2013 - 11.2022
Motor Vehicle Technician
Dept Of Motor Vehicles, Mandatory Actions Unit
01.2006 - 02.2011
Office Coordinator
O.D.C. Medical Corporation
06.2005 - 12.2005
Office Manager
ForteMED Medical Center
02.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University, Chico
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Sacramento City College School of Nursing
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