Barbie Hoins
Trumbull
Summary
Dynamic detail orientated nurse, skilled with a diverse background in multiple nursing specialties. Currently working as the Occupational Health Manager at JBS in Grand Island overseeing the occupational health needs of 4000 employees. Proven track record conducting compliance audits, ensuring adherence to policies and managing workers compensation claims. Strong communicator and organized leader looking to join a patient centered team fostering personal growth and patient centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health Manager
JBS
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 4000 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues both at the Grand Island plant as well as sister plants in Hyrum Utah and Cactus Texas.
- Communicate audit findings with other Occupational Health Managers and Corporate Occupational Health and Safety team
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on best nursing practice for injured workers.
- Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
- Manage staff of eight occupational health professionals
- Oversee Drug and Alcohol program
- Collaborate with plant QA manager to implement Infection Control Plan
- Collaborate with Safety manager to promote safe and healthy working environment
- Oversee all workers compensation claims
- Coordinate with HAZMAT team leader to ensure all members have proper medical clearance
- Collaborate with Safety Manager to ensure plant Medical Emergency Response Team has all necessary training
- Communicate with area managers and superintendents regarding team members on restricted duty
- Attend workers compensation appointments with team members
- Facilitate timely referrals to medical providers for team members with workers compensation claims
- Communicate with plant management regarding hearing conservation program progress
- Act as liaison with local physicians regarding workers compensation program
Community Health Coach
CHI Physicians Network
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Support clinic staff in the education of clinic patients
- Act as a resource of community resources Connect clinic patients with community services
- Collaborate with pharmaceutical drug programs to ensure eligibility of clinic patients
- Telephonic follow up with patients recently discharged from the hospital or Emergency department
- Facilitate and coordinate follow up care when needed
- Act as liaison between recently discharged patients and their PCP to communicate urgent medical concerns
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
Phone Triage Nurse
Prairie Center Internal Medicine-Bryan Health
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Occupational Health Manager
JBS
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Manage staff of eight occupational health professionals
- Oversee Drug and Alcohol program
- Collaborate with plant QA manager to implement Infection Control Plan
- Collaborate with plant safety, security, training, QA departments to implement Covid Prevention Program
- Collaborate with Safety manager to promote safe and healthy working environment
- Oversee all workers compensation claims Coordinate with HAZMAT team leader to ensure all members have proper medical clearance
- Collaborate with Safety Manager to ensure plant Medical Emergency Response Team has all necessary training
- Communicate with area managers and superintendents regarding team members on restricted duty
- Attend workers compensation appointments with team members
- Facilitate timely referrals to medical providers for team members with workers compensation claims
- Communicate with plant management regarding hearing conservation program progress
- Act as liaison with local physicians regarding workers compensation program
- Audit staff documentation both within the Grand Island Plant as well as assigned audits for other plant locations
- Communicate audit findings with other Occupational Health Managers and Corporate Occupational Health and Safety team
Education
Nursing
Doane University
Crete, NE12-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE05-1999
Skills
- Industrial hygiene
- Clear communication
- Organized data documentation
- Policy implementation
- Health and safety regulations
- Implementation of respiratory protection protocols
- Incident documentation
- Workplace health management
Timeline
Occupational Health Manager
JBS
09.2023 - Current
Community Health Coach
CHI Physicians Network
05.2022 - 09.2023
Phone Triage Nurse
Prairie Center Internal Medicine-Bryan Health
08.2020 - 05.2022
Occupational Health Manager
JBS
01.2018 - 10.2020
Nursing
Doane University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Community College
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