Agenda Item No. 7
CITY OF YUCAIPA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Megan Wolfe, Director of Community Services V
FOR: City Council Meeting of May 9, 2022
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Healthy Yucaipa Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Avila appoints one member to the Healthy Yucaipa Committee.
DISCUSSION:
The Healthy Yucaipa Committee currently has one vacant Council appointed position due to the resignation of Katherine Broyles, who was appointed by Mayor Avila. A Notice of Vacancy was published in the News Mirror, posted at City Hall, and on the City's website to afford all residents an opportunity to apply. The City received one Citizens Service Application from Heather O'Bier. Heather was notified and advised that the City Council desires her attendance at this meeting to provide additional information.
Attachment: Citiz n Service Application
Approved by:
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Date: City Oi Yuca
34272 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD
YUCAIPA, CA 92399 By: APR S 7 2022
(9091797-2489 (Name)
Services/General
CITIZEN SERVICE APPLICATIOT�' ty Clerk's Department
The Yucaipa City Council is seeking citizens to serve on duly constituted City Commissions and Committees which have been established to assist and advise the City Council on specific matters for consideration which have been assigned to the respective Commission or Committee. Please complete this application for appointment in fiill. The applications should be typed or clearly printed and filed with the City Clerk.
Name of Applicant: Heather
First
Address:
L. O'Bier
Middle Last
Yucaipa 92399
Number and Street Citv Zip Code
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: .
Email:
Occupation: Registered Nurse- District Nurse YCJUSD
Educational Background: Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) , Public Health Nurse, Credentuia:
Conunission or Committee for which you are applying:
Why are you interested in this position?
HealthyYucaipa
I have always been involved with my communty. My husband and I recently moved to Yucaipa and I want to be a part of my new community. With my nursing and educational backgroud I feel I have a lot to offer the community of Yucaipa.
What do you consider to be three (3) major assets that would qualify you for selection to this comnussion/committee?
1 • A desire to serve the community
2. Nursing knowledge of health conditions and their effects on the individual
3. Public health and community health education and experience ATTACH A RESUME A. D/OR ADDITIONAL LNFORNIATION RICH YOU FEEL «'II.L ASSIST THE CITY COUNCIL IN THEIR SELECTION.
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CITIZEN SERVICE APPLICATION
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Flow long have you resided in Yucaipa?
I year
Are you a registered voter'? YES ❑ NO
REFERENCES:
Cali Binks- YCJUSD Superintenden
2 Leslie Burghardt- EXecutive Director of Student Services YCJUSD Applicants are advised that they may be requested to make information available regarding any potential conflict of interest arising from their business property and or investments with the City of Yucaipa or where the decisions taken by the City of Yucaipa may influence that business or affiliation.
Completed applications should be returned to the City Clerk's Office. 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, California 92399, prior to any closing dates established.
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREG ? AND CORRECT.
Signature of Applicant: Date. a
Appointed to:
Appointed by:
Date Appointed:
Termination of Appo
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Heather L. O'Bier
Academic Education:
2014 to 2017: Grand Canyon University, Doctorate of Nursing Practice 2005 to 2009: California State University Fullerton, MSN/School Nursing Concentration 2003 to 2005: California State University Dominguez Hills, BSN 1997 to 1999: Victor Valley College, Associate Degree Nursing Certifications and Training:
Clear School Nurse Services Credential
School Audiometrist Certificate # S-8627
Public Health Nurse Certificate
Special Teaching Authorization in Health (STAR)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Professional Experience:
2021 to Yucaipa Calimesa Unified School District
Present 12797 Third Ave Yucaipa, Ca. 92399
District Nurse
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Duties: To provide comprehensive health services to students' r-rades K-12. including lliose with special needs. Perform specialized-pn&eJ tres such as tracheostom}`care catheterizations, and r tube feedings. To supervise and train health technicians. Clinical sttpervisor for on -site immunization program. Complete mandated hearing and vision screenings. Assist with the development and planning of health education programs.
Develop individualized health care plans. Medi-Cal billing for eligible students. 2017 to California State University Fullerton
Present 800 N State College Blvd. Fullerton, Ca. 92831
Part- Time Faculty, School of Nursing
Duties; To provide and coordinate teaching activities in the online learning environment at the undergraduate and gradtate nursing level. Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the department. Participation in faculty meetings and departmental activities as identified by the department chair or program director. Support graduate -level education in public health practice. Develop, deliver and assess graduate -level curriculum in the areas of quantitative research skills.
Utilize virtual simulation programs for the undergraduate student. 2016 to LeiNris Center for Educational Research .
2021 17500 Maria Rd Apple Valley, Ca. 92307
District Nurse
Duties; to provide direct care to ill or injured K-12 students, and staff. Conduct mandated vision and hearing screenings, provide referrals, and compete state reports. Comply with student immunization requirements per local, state, federal and district guidelines.
Educate staff and parents regarding communicable disease, reporting as necessary.
Develop and maintain communication with community health resources. Assist in the development and teaching of pre -nursing or other health related courses. Promote health policies and procedures. Participant on Wellness committee. Participant on Health and Safety Committee including Covid back to school planning and contact tracing. Advisor for High Desert Medical Explorer Post #7447. Advisor for Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA).
2010 to Azusa Pacific University
2017 901 East Alosta Ave. Azusa, Ca. 91702
Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing
Duties; to provide and coordinate teaching activities in the online learning environment including student assignments, clinical supervision, and evaluation of students at the undergraduate level. Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the department. Participation in faculty meetings and departmental activities as identified by the department chair or program director. -109-
2005 to Hesperia Unified School District
2016 15576 Main St. Hesperia, California 92345
District Nurse
To provide comprehensive health services to students' grades K-12, including those with special needs. Perform specialized procedures such as tracheostomy care, catheterizations, and g-tube feedings. To supervise and train health technicians. Clinical supervisor for on -site immunization program. Complete mandated hearing and vision screenings. Assist with the development and planning of health education programs.
Develop individualized health care plans. Medi-Cal billing for eligible students.
Participant on School Attendance Review Board (SARB). Member of various community agency committees.
2000 to St. Mary Medical Center
2005 18300 Highway 18 Apple Valley, California 92307
Registered Nurse: Healthy Beginnings- Mommy & Me
To provide care to prenatal, antepartum and postpartum patients. Perform infant assessments. Provide lactation education and support to prenatal, and postpartum patients. Teach breastfeeding and birthing classes to prenatal patients.
Registered Nurse: NICU
Duties; to work independently in a Level 1I NeonataI Intensive Care Unit. Attend/assist in the resuscitation of the high -risk neonate in the delivery room. Provide a supportive and educational environment to the childbearing family, including the adolescent mother.
Maintain knowledge of current breastfeeding techniques/assisting the postpartum mother with those techniques. Preceptor to new staff.
1999 to Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children's Hospital 2000 11234 Anderson Avenue Loma Linda, California 92354 Registered Nurse: N11CU
Duties; to work independently, and as a team member in a 72 bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Care for critically ill infants while developing short and long term care plans for the patients and their families. Discharge planning; infant CPR, medication administration, and infant safety measures.
1995 to St. Mary Medical Center
1999 18300 Highway 18 Apple Valley, California 92307
Monitor Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant
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Duties; to interpret and document cardiac rhythms utilizing multiple telemetry monitoring systems. To be a point of contact for physicians, other hospital staff. and -family members.
Preceptor to new staff. Unit Base Committee Representative.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duties; to directly interact and care for patients and their families providing; bathing, feeding, and all daily living activity assistance.
Promoted to above position.
Licensure: California Registered Nurse #556390
Awards: Boy Scouts of America, Inland Empire Council- High Desert District - Explorer Advisor of the Year 2019
Lewis Center for Educational Research, Academy for Academic Excellence, Employee of the Semester — Fall 2018
Lewis Center for Educational Research, Academy for Academic Excellence, Employee of the Semester — Spring 2017
Hesperia Unified School District Employee of the Year- Administration and Education Support Center- 2014
Professional National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Affiliations: California School Nurses Organization (CSNO) San Bernardino County School Nurse and Physician Collaborative Member
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing -111-
Scholarly work/ Presentations:
February 2019
California School Nurse Organization (CSNO) 69th Annual Conference: Building a Healthy Community: One Family at a Time- Presentation- Protocol/Tools for Supervision of the LVN in the School Setting
February 2020
California School Nurse Organization (CSNO) 70th Annual Conference:
Presentation -The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly about BRN Complaints- What You Need to Know
Community: Stop the Bleed, Instructor (2018 — Present)
Advisor, Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), Future Health Professionals, Academy for Academic Excellence (2017 — 2021) Advisor, High Desert Medical Explorer Program (2016 — 2021) Coach, Students Run LA, Academy for Academic Excellence (2016- 2020)
Camp Nurse, Calvary Chapel High Desert (2012 — 2017)
Volunteer, School Nurse Consultant, Hesperia Christian School (2005 — 2016)
Parent Volunteer, Hesperia Christian School (2005 — 2016) School Attendance Review Board Member, Hesperia Unified School District (2005-2016)
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