Public Health Nurse Resume

Judith Stevenson

4299 Wilkinson Street

Nashville, TN 37214

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective To obtain a Public Health Nurse with a hospital that challenges me and allows for career development.

Highlights of Qualifications:

• Vast clinical experience in community based clinic unit
• Thorough knowledge of community based clinical setting and public health science
• Sound knowledge of the philosophy, principles, practices and theories of nursing
• Ability to identify problems and find ways to resolve them
• Ability to learn more through literature and experience
• Excellent supportive, educative and communication skills
• Strong background in science

Professional Experience:

Public Health Nurse, August 2005 – Present

Visiting Nurse Association, Nashville, TN

• Performed to promote and preserve the health of the public in general and the individual in particular.
• Implemented the primary health policies as established by the unit or the district.
• Planned systematically the care of the patient with a coordinated approach.
• Developed health-related objectives with consumer and family to reach the goals.
• Evaluated responses to the established plans and recommended modifications.
• Ensured to work towards achieving the ultimate goal of the district.

Public Health Nurse, May 2000 – July 2005

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nashville, TN

• Provided direct public health nursing services to the community.
• Educated the public about sanitation, immunization and birth control.
• Administered medications under the supervision of physicians.
• Maintained the records of all the symptoms and progress of health conditions.
• Provided clinical supervision to junior staff and other health care personnel.
• Adhered to established health standards and protocols.

Education

B.S in Health Sciences – Public Health, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

Example #2

Objective Seeking a challenging and responsible position as a Public Health Nurse in a clinic and hospital to enhance my knowledge and skills.

Skills:

• Wide knowledge of public health nursing practice and theory.
• Experience in the development and management of the staff, patient care programs and strategies.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Sound knowledge of the health therapies and home treatments
• Excellent management, planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Technical and practical problem solving skills

Professional Experience:

Public Health Nurse, from 2007 to till date

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Illinois

• Organized health care services in the Society and communities.
• Planned and evaluated clinical programs and policies.
• Delivered health education programs.
• Educated and counseled patients about health, wellness and parenting.
• Conducted disease screening and delivered immunization programs.
• Conducted immunization and well-child clinics.

Education

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, March 2007

B.S. in Nursing Degree

Licensed in Registered Nurse, Illinois