1788 MCNEIL-STEEPHOLLOW RD. • CARRIERE, MS 39426 • PHONE (601) 590-4134
SUE L. SMITH RN, COHN
OBJECTIVE
Results oriented registered nurse with twelve years experience in the specialty of occupational health nursing. Committed to a challenging position. Dedicated to safety and health of others. Superior record of surpassing expectations.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced skills in occupational health clinical management/supervision, policy/procedure development and implementation, workplace hazards recognition, ergonomic evaluations and recommendations, development of functional requirements and implement functional limitations, case management, safety training and education, reporting, budget manager, electronic health records “super user”, patient assessment, triage, occupational and emergency medicine, process improvement, and quality assurance.
STRENGTHS AND SKILLS
Integrity, honesty, flexibility, and confidentiality
Effective communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Problem assessment and resolution
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, OSHA regulations, and Occupational Health Issues
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NASA/FOSC 2000-Present
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
Chief Nurse, Occupational Health Services 2005-Present
Evaluate and promote safety and health of approximately 5,500 employees of NASA, Contractors, Resident Agencies, and Military on Site.
Develop and Manage day to day personnel functions of the occupational health program staff such as orientation, evaluation, training, and education programs and compliance to personnel policies and practices. Maintain records of continuing education, certifications, etc. and assure recertifications are required for contract and regulatory compliance.
Develop nursing policies and procedures, assuring compliance with OSHA, Military Sealift Command, and NASA regulations and requirements, and approve changes in procedures and protocols.
Perform manual and automated reporting duties.
Manage occupation injury/illness cases. Coordinate referred medical care. Coordinate with Safety and/or Industrial Hygiene to evaluate work area and work hazards to reduce hazards and promote employee safety and health.
Manage 1.6M budget. Monitor supplies and approve supply orders. Supervise inventory control of medical consumables and pharmaceuticals.
Responsible for maintaining all medical equipment in proper repair and calibrations, with appropriate recordkeeping.
Monitor Safety Glass program and assist in recommendations of repairs.
Liaison between Client, Resident Agencies and Corporate staff.
Maintain Occupational Radiation Exposure Reports and records.
Interface with Safety and Industrial Hygienist to coordinate evaluation of workplace exposures and hazards and evaluation of surveillance programs.
Work in cooperation with the EAP counselor, including making appropriate referrals.
Provide advice in accordance with the CDC for foreign travel including immunizations and anti-malaria prophylaxis while on foreign travel status.
Ability to perform EKGs, veni-puncture, vision screening, audiometery, pulmonary function tests, allergy injections, immunizations, etc.
Ability to provide emergency care as needed.
Staff Nurse, Occupational Health Services 2000-2005
Major task and responsibilities included the triage and treatment of occupational and non-occupational health issues and injuries. Performed annual wellness exams in the job certification process.
Administered immunizations to employees for Foreign Travel.
Involved in process of tracking occupational injuries such as OSHA hearing shifts to assure regulatory compliance and appropriate medical follow-up.
Active participation in safety and industrial hygiene programs. Charter member of NASA’s STARS (Striving to Achieve Real Safety).
Implemented NASA’s Medical Records Retrieval System. Prepared retired medical records and x-rays for appropriate storage and retrieval.
Teach and encourage patients to obtain the highest level of wellness/safety achievable.
Obtained COHN certification to enhance the occupational health team.
Instrumental in updating audiometric software program.
Private Duty Nursing, Inc./Dupont 2000-2002
Delisle, Mississippi
Contract Nurse, Occupation Health Services
Functioned as site occupational health nurse in the absence of the plant nursing staff.
Major task and responsibilities included the triage and treatment of occupational and non-occupati...
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