Prashanta Janz-Navarro, MSN, NP-C
Registered Nurse RN # 795875
Family Nurse Practitioner # 95011070
adhb5e@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/prashanta-navarro
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nurse Practitioner
Concentra, Livingston, CA 2019-Present
Responsible for occupational injuries along with urgent care for Foster Farms employees.
Diagnose and treat occupational injuries of employees in accordance with California Workman’s Compensation laws.
Provide support to on-site client with COVID 19 screening processes and testing.
Use telemedicine portal for employees who are based at select ranches.
Provide on-site client with Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for drivers as needed.
Participate in quality management processes including encouragement of clinical support staff to assure proficiency in the delivery of clinical support activities.
RegRegistered Nurse- Jail Services
John C Fremont Healthcare District, Mariposa, CA 2018-2019
Responsible for direct patient care of incarcerated individuals.
Assist provider with sick call and new intakes.
Provide orientation and training to newly hired staff.
Manage medication passes, safety and sobering cell placement and work with behavioral health to manage mentally ill patients.
Provide telephone triage for inmates with medical conditions, after hours.
Work with custody to ensure best clinical outcomes for all incarcerated individuals.
Acute Psychiatric RN Supervisor
Telecare Corporation, Ceres, CA 2017-2018
Managed 16-bed locked inpatient acute psychiatric facility on both morning and night shifts. Supervised patients, nursing and ancillary staff, promoting safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct patient care.
Implemented a system for using sample medications acquired by the psychiatrist.
Provided orientation and training to newly hired RN’s and LVN’s
Coordinated and supervised patient admissions, dispensing and administering medications to assure continuity of care and accurate documentation.
Responsible for leading treatment team meetings with social workers, and psychiatrists.
Use CPI training to redirect acute mental health patient and ensure safety of patients and staff members.
Public Health Nurse Supervisor
Merced County Public Health, Merced, CA 2016-2017
Responsible for both the public health clinics based in Merced and Los Banos. Vaccine coordinator for both sites. Investigated and implemented treatments of tuberculosis patients under the supervision of the Health Officer. Managed the HIV program by finding appropriate HIV care for patients and using State dollars as allocated.
Launched new video directly observed therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis patients in the County.
Implemented a new clinic design with appointment scheduling system.
Received “Public Health Champion” awards from the Board of Supervisors
Developed in-service training programs for care providers,
provided targeted case management services and engaged in outreach services to enhance services to medical-beneficiaries.
Public Health Nurse
California Correctional Healthcare Services, Jamestown, CA 2014-2016
Responsible for all inmates with infectious disease processes. In charge of setting up and executing mass influenza vaccinations and TB and Coccidioidomycosis screening/testing institution wide, including 18 fire camps.
Managed TB cases and monitored patients on medications for drug toxicity.
Performed monthly infectious disease, medication management and end stage patient- care audits.
Implemented epidemiological and infectious disease control procedures as needed.
Acted as a liaison between State and local county health departments.
Assisted with the development of policies and procedures on infectious diseases.
Taught blood borne pathogen class to custody and medical staff during new employee orientation and at annual training.
Registered Nurse
California Forensic Medical Group, Merced & Modesto, CA 2010-2013
Started in Merced County as registered nurse and was promoted to nurse coordinator in 2 years for a new facility in Stanislaus County
Lead RN for 300 inmate capacity jail.
Implemented new quality assurance audits and corrective actions.
Managed medication passes, safety and sobering cell placements and evaluations.
Provide daily sick call assessments to inmates who request it.
HIGHLIGHTS
Won 2017 “Public Health Champion Award”
For introducing the innovative miDOT technology that has improved TB services for patients in Merced County.
Established School Tdap Program between Merced County Public Health and Merced City School Districts.
Successfully executed an institution wide (3000 inmates) coccidioidomycosis testing in real time.
EDUCATION
Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner
2018
Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA
Bachelor of Science Nursing 2010
Fresno State University, Fresno, CA
Master of Science Electrical Engineering 2004
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering 2002
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
CA RN License # 795875
Expiration: July 2020
CA FNP Certification #95011070
Expiration: July 2020
AANP Certification # F03190430
Expiration March 13th, 2024
NRCME (DOT) Certification # 183*******
Expiration August 30th, 2029
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Ting Tai
Dr. David Rollins
Dr. Marianne Biangone
Dr. Vikram Khanna