Michelle Edwards, MSN-PH, RN, COHN/CM, COHC

Experience

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  Pungo District Hospital

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  ER Nurse
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  Pitt County Memorial Hospital

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2007

  Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
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  Roberts

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2010

  Occupational Health Nurse

  Developed occupational policies and practices. Provided initial injury care and case management. Collected samples for basic industrial hygiene monitoring program. Developed and provided safety and health training for supervisors and employees.

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  Vidant Health

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2018

  • To satisfy the changing demands of clients in various industries, I led the growth of corporate health program services.• I increased effectiveness and productivity by managing team members' performance, compliance, and organizational growth.• I improved efficiency and simplified clinical procedures to improve patient care and results.• I increased financial performance and increased income by creating operational budgets and achieving cost-cutting targets.• To assist occupational health objectives, I offered health counseling, handled injury situations, and recorded all treatments. Show less • The extremely effective Lean Six Sigma project I orchestrated and oversaw allowed me to achieve yearly cost reductions surpassing.• I managed employee injuries and performed OSHA-compliant health examinations, assessments, and screenings.• Through joint return-to-work initiatives with HR, EH&S, and management, I decreased absenteeism.• In order to promote the health and safety of employees at several industrial locations, I managed and delivered occupational health services.• Standardized and streamlined occupational health examinations that ensure adherence to OSHA regulations.• I addressed employee problems and promoted overall well-being by providing health counseling and expert recommendations. Show less

  • Clinical Coordinator for External Contracts

    Apr 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Lead Occupational Health Nurse

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2015
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  Perdue Farms

  Dec 2018 - Oct 2020

  Wellness Center Nurse Supervisor

  • For a team of roughly 2K employees, I oversaw and supervised clinical professionals to provide effective healthcare services.• Working with high level medical professionals, I handled work-related injuries and made sure they received the best care and rehabilitation possible.• I implemented and enforced COVID practices to keep the center running and to ensure a secure and healthy working environment.• By coordinating organizational development, team performance, and compliance, I helped to create a productive working environment.• By adopting departmental operating budgets and keeping track of budget-related charges, I was able to meet my financial objectives.• By maintaining all federal and state records for OSHA and workers' compensation, I reduced risks and made sure that there was compliance. Show less

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  Moen Incorporated

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2023

  Sr. Occupational Health Nurse

  Key Contributions:• I put employee comfort and wellbeing first by continuously offering top-notch nursing care.• I evaluate occupational health and safety initiatives in order to bring about significant improvements that will improve worker safety and well-being.• By examining illnesses and injuries, I spot patterns and put preventative measures into practice to safeguard employee health and safety.• I promote a healthy and happy culture by leading wellness projects and events at various sites.• I manage injury claims well, offer health counseling, and document my work to maximize occupational health support. Show less

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  Corporate Health Resources

  Jul 2023 - now

  Occupational Health Nurse Case Manager