Catherine S. Schulz R.N., COHN/CM
Pinckney, MI 48169
Phone: 810-***-**** Cell: 734-***-****
q20qnx@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE: Results oriented nursing professional with extensive experience in occupational health, workers compensation and case management along with diversified accomplishments in related medical fields. Certified in standards of care and governmental regulations along OSHA regulations. A strong committed work ethic.along with diversified accomplishments in related medical fields. A strong committed work ethic along with organizational, analytical, multitasking and computer skills (i.e. Excel, word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
EMPLOYMENT:
Android Industries - Occupational Health Nurse (May 2010 to present)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI (April 2008 - April 2010)
Integrated Disability Manager/Risk Management - Workers' Compensation and Disability Program for University of Michigan employees.
Provide a collaborative and integrated working environment for the claims and medical case management of all occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries in order to promote and facilitate return to productivity or work, as appropriate, and to ensure sound risk management practices are in place with regard to claim management practices.
Review and analyze incoming disability files to identify potential effectiveness of medical management intervention.
Assigns cases as appropriate. Provide direction and oversight to Medical Case Managers and Claim Representatives to ensure successful planning, facilitating and monitoring the health care needs of an ill or injured employee in order to facilitate return to productivity.
Consult and collaborate with physicians, departments, treatment providers and disabled employees to decrease fragmentation of care, improve quality of care, control cost and promote return to work, when able.
Pfizer Global Research & Development: Environmental Health & Safety - Ann Arbor, MI (1995- 2008)
Occupational Health Nurse
Provided emergency response and primary occupational health nursing care and education.
Pulmonary Function Testing/Respiratory Protection Program
Blood Borne Pathogen trained
Facilitated health & wellness, ,travel, EAP, CPR, drug testing, vision,, PFT (respiratory program), Hazmat, TB, Blood Borne Pathogens, medical monitoring, new hire physical programs
Conducted First Aid and CPR classes
Case Management/Occupational Health Department Manager
Managed Workers' compensation and administration coordination, including Third Party Administrators, accident investigation, first report of injury, patient care, yearly budget, injury metrics, SOP's
Managed Disability for all work and non-work related leaves, including early return to work program (STD/LTD programs included).
Administrated all FMLA/ADA/HIPAA related issues
OSHA administrator/coordinator, ensured compliance with Federal and state regulatory standards
Conducted audits for Pfizer Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety at multiple sites both nationally and internationally to ensure governmental and internal guideline compliance.
Organized and provided medical management with ergonomics, physical therapy, occupational clinic and treating Physicians.
St. Joseph Mercy Healthcare Systems - Ann Arbor/Saline, MI (1988-1995)
Emergency Room Nurse
Responsible for all aspects associated with emergency and urgent care nursing.
Triage
Phlebotomy
EKG evaluations
McPherson Hospital - Howell, MI (1984-1988)
Emergency Room Nurse
Saratoga General Hospital - Detroit, MI (1975-1984)
Emergency Room Nurse
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse
EDUCATION:
Harper Hospital School of Nursing - Detroit, MI (1973-1975)
Mercy College - Detroit, MI (1971-1973)
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist (CWCS)
Certified Case Manager (CM)
CEHSCA (Certified Environmental Health Safety Compliant Audit) Auditor trained. since 1984
Certified in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAHOC) 1996
NIOSH approved Spirometry trained 1999
Hazardous Materials Technician certified
Incident Investigation trained
Certified Breath Alcohol technician/ DOT UDS trained.
Member of Michigan & American Association of Occupational Nurses
Member of the Case Management Society of America
Member of Michigan Southeast Workers' Compensation Society
REFERENCES:
Anita Lahaszow R.N. COHN/CM
Occupational Health Supervisor
UPS
Office: 206-***-****
Eleanor Seiler R.N.
Occupational Health Nurse
Auto Alliance
Cell: 517-***-****