Occupational Health Nurse
Resume:
TANYA BALDWIN RN
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74106
***********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
October 2014 - Present
Occupational and Student Health Nurse
Works closely with Human Resources and Workman’s Compensation insurance provider to provide care for injured employees. Assist Employees with care and follow up care for work related injuries. Conducts pre-employment screenings and Biometric testing, drug screens, and annual employee health history and immunizations updates. Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure completion of all health screenings. Collects drug screens according to the MHD “Drug and Alcohol Abuse” policy. Performs annual fit testing. Trains trainers for fit-testing of N-95 masks.
Administers vaccines as necessary and per recommendation of CDC, APIC, OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Conducts follow-up surveillance of employee work related exposures to communicable diseases. Counsels employees, draws blood and completed paperwork related to BBP (Blood borne Pathogen Exposures).
Conducts TST (TB Skin Tests) new and annual screening for all employees, students, volunteers and others as appropriate. Manages the protocol for the evaluation and management of healthcare worker TB exposure and/or conversions. Administers testing per protocol for TB exposures. Trains and maintains annual competency and education records of personnel placing and reading TST for personnel.
Assess all new incoming student immunization records for required immunizations. Update all students required immunizations, TST screenings, mask fits, and blood titers. Screen student health history forms and initiate appropriate follow-up on indicated health problems
Acts as a resource for minor health needs of employees and provides minor first aid treatment for employee injuries within the scope of practice for the Offers/provides health and wellness educational materials. Acts as a resource, for minor health needs of employees.
Participates as an active member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and on other hospital-wide committees as designated.
Plans, implements, and conducts the annual Flu Vaccine Program for both employees and students.
Conducts new employee and student orientation. Comply with confidentiality requirements as set by HIPAA, FERPA, federal, state and local regulations.
Union Public Schools Tulsa, Oklahoma
August 2014 – October 2014
School Nurse
Works with students and the entire school community supporting health needs such as medication administration, first aid, immunization compliance, and workers compensation documentation, etc. Under the supervision of the Site Administrator and Director of Health Services. Computer use for tasks such as email, submitting attachments, reports, on line supply orders.
Hillcrest Hospital South Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 2012 – July 2014
Employee Health Nurse / Workman’s Compensation Coordinator
Conducts pre-employment screenings and Biometric testing, drug screens, and annual employee health history and immunizations updates. Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure completion of all health screenings. Collects drug screens according to the MHD “Drug and Alcohol Abuse” policy. Performs annual fit testing. Trains trainers for fit-testing of N-95 masks.
Administers vaccines as necessary and per recommendation of CDC, APIC, OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Conducts follow-up surveillance of employee work related exposures to communicable diseases. Counsels employees, draws blood and completed paperwork related to BBP (Blood borne Pathogen Exposures).
Conducts TST (TB Skin Tests) new and annual screening for all employees, students, volunteers and others as appropriate. Manages the protocol for the evaluation and management of healthcare worker TB exposure and/or conversions. Administers testing per protocol for TB exposures. Trains and maintains annual competency and education records of personnel placing and reading TST for personnel.
Acts as a resource for minor health needs of employees and provides minor first aid treatment for employee injuries within the scope of practice for the Offers/provides health and wellness educational materials. Acts as a resource, for minor health needs of employees.
Participates as an active member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and on other hospital-wide committees as designated.
Plans, implements, and conducts the annual Flu Vaccine Program.
Conducts new employee orientation in Employee Health as needed.
Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma
May 2009 – October 2012
Employee Health Nurse / Public Health Nurse
Services provide to clients: Instruct and counsel female patients in preventing illnesses affecting pregnancy and childbirth. Provide family planning education, exams and services including; pregnancy testing, contraceptive pills, morning after pill, IUD’s, Depo Provera, Implanon, barrier methods and sterilization. Assess, exam, collect labs and provide treatment for all sexually transmitted diseases including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and Hepatitis C. Provide counseling and referrals for HIV/AIDS clients. Report communicable diseases to Oklahoma State Department of Health thru PHIDO. Counsel and educate diabetic *clients on medications, blood sugars and insulin administration. Provide nursing services for immunizations, first aid and doctor referrals to clients. Counsel and teach clients on proper nutrition; choosing healthy, low cost foods; finding free or affordable health care; exercise and fitness; and coping with stress; substance abuse; sexual and physical abuse. Educational seminars to school aged and college students on sex education, with an emphasis on prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Supervising and teaching licensed practical nurses, student nurses and unlicensed personal. Collaborate and coordinate care with other health care and social service professionals.
Supervised flu clinic, immunization inventory and reported to OSIIS.
Services provided thru home visits: Provide home visits for new moms and infants for jaundice assessments, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Provide home visits for clients needing extra assistance on diabetes including medications, insulin self-administration, and taking blood glucose.
Services provided to employees: Immunizations, TB testing, first aid for minor injuries, counseling, and lab work and follow up for blood borne pathogen exposures. Infection control practices including hand hygiene and personal protective equipment.
Tulsa City-County Health Department Tulsa, Oklahoma
January 2007 – May 2009
Public Health Nurse- Communicable Disease Control
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Assess, interview, exam, and provide treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Provide information about common and communicable diseases to clients. Teach school aged and college students sex education, with an emphasis on prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. Provide counseling and referrals for HIV/AIDS clients. Provide immunizations, first aid and doctor referrals. Promotion and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of illness and injuries. Counsel and teach clients on proper nutrition; choosing healthy, low cost foods; finding free or affordable health care; exercise and fitness; and coping with stress; substance abuse; sexual and physical abuse. Supervising and teaching licensed practical nurses, student nurses and unlicensed personal. Collaborate and coordinate care with other health care and social service professionals. Responsible for direct and indirect care given to clients in compliance with Tulsa Health Department policies, professional standards of practice, physician’s orders, and the Individual Health Plan.
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University Okmulgee, Oklahoma
May 2006 to December 2006
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Graduated with Honors - 3.042 grade point average
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston, Georgia
January 2001 to August 2005
Associates of Applied Science in Surgical Technology
PROFESSIONAL LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Oklahoma Registered Nurse License R – 0087731
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate – School Nurse # 236640
BLS/CPR Certification
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