Patti Anderson
Newfolden
Summary
Resilient and focused public health professional. Dedicated, loyal, compassionate and heavily involved and invested in the local community. Offers dynamic research skills within healthcare organizations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Pennington And Red Lake County Public Health
07.2004 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and evidence-based practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis techniques, ensuring continuous improvement of public health initiatives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Provided support during emergency situations by assisting with disaster response efforts and coordinating healthcare resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.1996
Skills
- Child and adolescent health
- Immunization Administration
- Preventive health
- Patient Assessments
- Public Health
- Health screenings
- Relationship Building
- Medical Terminology
- Home care
- Home-based service
- Confidentiality adherence
- Community Outreach
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Pennington And Red Lake County Public Health
07.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
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