Public Health Registered Nurse

Loletha C. Johnson, MSN, RN

Willingboro, NJ ***** 609-***-****

adyq53@r.postjobfree.com

Registered Nurse with experience as a director, educator, consultant, public health program developer, case manager, manager, coordinator, and visionary.

Dynamic professional with a proven track record of directing several programs simultaneously. Capability to recruit, hire, and supervise large teams of highly skilled healthcare workers. Strong communication skills to articulate directional issues, risks, and resolution strategies. Discernment for impact, risk analysis, and budget analysis. Strong accountability, coordination, and strategic planning aptitude. Areas of Expertise include:

Staff Training & Workforce Development

Continuous Quality Improvement

Program Planning, Design, Implementation & Evaluation

Policy Development and Management

Disaster Response and Recovery

Workgroup Management

Regulatory Requirements

Budget Administration

Complaint Resolution

Data Analytics

Strategic Planning

Grant Writing

Professional Experience

Stockton University, Galloway NJ

Adjunct Clinical Professor, September 2022-Present

Teach and supervise nursing students in the clinical, and simulation lab settings and contributes to the professional development of nursing students. Supplement full-time faculty in the supervision of students and facilitation of the curriculum and course objectives.

New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton NJ

Program Manager, August 2021-Present

Provide programmatic management in the NJ Office of Cancer Control and Prevention, New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED). Integrate cross-divisional programs and goals to improve health outcomes through strategic partnerships. Utilize the Health-Related Social Needs Survey Tool to address social determinant health barriers to care in health system electronic health records. Utilize community assessments, epidemiological research, and health services research for reducing structural barriers to whole health for at-risk populations. Directed evaluation activities to analyze and inform program strategies, policies, and interventions. Direct oversight of $13M+ in federal and state appropriation for the implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions to reduce cancer incidence, mortality, and morbidity statewide.

Directed the implementation of the New Jersey State Cancer Strategic Plan and the State Cancer Coalition leveraging collaborative partnerships from health care, community-based organizations, anchor institutions, transportation, SNAP-Education, Medicaid, New Jersey Department of Labor, American Cancer Society, Pharmaceutical Companies, Faith-based Organizations, Office of Local Public Health, Food Equity Organizations, housing, and universities.

Collaborate with NJ Medicaid 1115 Waiver Program to expand the eligibility criteria for cancer treatment in the NJCEED Medicaid Breast and Cervical Waiver Program

Directed the implementation of a primary care outreach program that enrolled and linked 900+ New Jersey residents to primary care and women health services.

Directed the implementation of a no-cost transportation program for 785 New Jersey residents through Uber, Lyft, and the New Jersey Transit Access Link program.

New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton NJ

Nursing Consultant, February 2021-August 2021

Provide programmatic management in the Office of Cancer Control and Prevention. Oversee the implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions to reduce cancer incidence, mortality, and morbidity. Perform data management and processing for electronic data submission based on elements defined by the CDC. Assess and conduct trends data analysis for breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate cancer, and social determinant of health barriers to cancer screening.

Directed the planning, design, and implementation of the New State Cancer Coalition.

Review approval and payment for diagnostic services based on abnormal cancer screenings. Interpret new and revised federal screening guidelines and protocols for OCCP and NJCEED to advise staff and grantees.

Manage OCCP Budget to include current spending and the development of spending and allocation plans for State and Federal Fiscal Years. Develop grant applications, and CDC quarterly, and annual performance reports, and participate in CDC conference calls.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Trenton NJ

Deputy Division Director, October 2019-September 2020

Entrusted to deliver Senior-Level operational leadership, quality improvement, policy alignment, regulatory management, data-driven monitoring, and guidance for the of delivery patient-centered care in the Children’s System of Care. Partnered with the Assistant Commissioner to oversee 650M+ state appropriations and federal funding for programs and services for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use challenges.

Effectively reorganized the division to ensure adequate staffing, resources, and service delivery during the COVID Pandemic.

Prepared 2021 Fiscal Year Children’s System of Care Budget Briefing Book for the Commissioner.

Successfully organized staff in partnership with the Assistant Commissioner and Fiscal to establish new rate reimbursement for Medicaid service providers.

New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton, NJ

Nursing Consultant, January 2014 – October 2019

Analyze and recommend proper public health, nursing, and administrative methodologies based on data tracking and trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Develop curricula and grants for healthcare schools, hospitals, and institutions. Nurtured collaborations with partners in the community and public health sectors to implement new programs and initiatives.

Co-designed, planned, and implemented the Healthy Women Healthy Families Program

Designed and implemented programs to address emergent public health priorities.

Authored and collaborated with 80+multisectoral partners to establish recommendations for the National Governor’s Association Improving Birth Outcomes Working Group Initiative.

Implemented the Improving Low-Risk Cesarean Delivery Rate Among First Time Moms in New Jersey Collaborative

Established the first MCH Workforce Development Training and New Jersey Department of Health “Foundations of Health Equity Training” for employees, health care professionals, and community partners on Social Determinant of Health barriers to care which impact health outcomes; 200+ professionals were trained.

Burlington County Health Department, Westampton, NJ

Public Health Nurse / Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Coordinator, January 2012 - September 2014

Conducted disease investigations and implemented infection control measures in Local Public Health and the community based on data analytics. Planned, developed, and implemented comprehensive statewide emergency preparedness volunteer recruitment and training program. Assisted district volunteer initiatives with compliance to state and federal guidelines related to emergency preparedness volunteers and provided direct services to MRC units. Maintained up-to-date records, optimized standardization, administered grants, and coordinated support for local communities to facilitate the development of additional MRC units. Supervised support staff.

Facilitated networking, coordination, and information-sharing between nationwide MRC units to coordinate training and deployment during and after Hurricane Sandy and Public Health Outbreaks. Supervised and deployed 145 Burlington County MRC volunteers to 3 American Red Cross shelters and 1 Medical Needs Shelter.

Supervised and trained 701 health care professionals and community volunteers for natural and man-made disaster response.

Developed Surge Capacity Pandemic Plans in collaboration with State, Federal, Local, and Health Care Systems.

Virtua Home Care, Mount Holly, NJ

Home Care Case Manager, January 2009 - January 2012

Trained and supervised allied health care professionals in infection control measures to reduce Health-Associated Infections. Educated patients in infection control measures. Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans. Contributed to patient outcomes, serving as a liaison between patients and families, and healthcare providers; established a delicate balance of shared governance. Performed patient-centered care, in-home skilled nursing, and palliative and hospice care in adult and geriatric populations. Achieved high patient satisfaction ratings and productivity.

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Willingboro, NJ

Mental Health Nurse-Per Diem, January 2009 - January 2011

Delivered mental healthcare services to individuals, including adults and children, and families with drug abuse problems, psychiatric disorders, or dementia. Strategized appropriate treatment plans and provided effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.

Additional experience as Charge Nurse with Trenton Psychiatric Hospital in Trenton, NJ, Operational Supervisor with Promise Land Mortgage in Trenton, NJ, and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative with Janssen Pharmaceutica in Titusville, NJ.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, NJ

Master of Science in Nursing

Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, NJ

Population Health Management

John Hopkins University-Completion 2024

Credentials

New Jersey Board Certified Registered Nurse

Awards

Academic Practice Partnership Abstract Award- Eastern Nursing Research Society, 2017

Publications

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): U.S. Zika Pregnancy and Infant Registry manuscript- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes, Including Neurodevelopmental Abnormalities Possibly Associated with Congenital Zika Virus Infection to Age 24 Months – U.S. States -Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

Professional Affiliations

New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research- Commissioner’s Designee

Moving on Maternal Depression Collaborative

NJ Council for Young Children, Commissioner’s Designee, New Department of Health

Governor's Advisory Council Against Sexual Violence, New Jersey Department of Health

Community Health Worker Advisory Board, New Jersey Department of Health

NJ LINCS Public Health Nurse Work Group

New Jersey Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators, Preparedness and Maternal Child Health Chairperson

South Regional Medical Reserve Corps Representative, Burlington County Health Department

CIC Race Equity Committee

Governor’s Council on the Prevention Developmental Disabilities

Community Involvement

Grace Community Church - Developed and Implemented Grace Community Church Diabetes Education and Prevention Program; wrote and implemented health prevention Grant for Grace Community Church. Outreach Coordinator in support of food ministry and health outreach; fed 500 people for Thanksgiving.

Technical Expertise

Microsoft Office Suite EPIC Oxbow Med-IT Navigator Calyx Allscripts Pixis New Jersey Medical Reserve Corps Database National Medical Reserve Corps Database Hippocrates SPECT Sage

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