Pinky Decker
Olney
Summary
Experienced and relationship-oriented occupational health professional and primary care provider with a strong background in nursing, occupational health, chronic disease management, and wellness across the lifespan. Proving leadership in implementing preventative health programs, foster trust, and promoting safety among diverse patients from various ethnicities and countries of origin. Passionate advocate for a whole-person care through education, early intervention, and culturally competent, patient-centered practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Community Clinic, Inc
10.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions following evidence-based guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records (16–22 patients per day).
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and care teams.
- Collaborate effectively with staff and uphold high standards of patient care.
Refugee Health Nurse Practitioner
Community Clinic Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Perform health assessments for newly arrived immigrants or refugees.
- Screen for communicable diseases (e.g., TB, hepatitis, HIV, parasitic infections).
- Manage chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) and mental health needs.
- Provide immunizations based on CDC and WHO guidelines.
- Address women’s health, prenatal, pediatric, and adolescent health needs
- Provide care using culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches.
- Work with interpreters or bilingual staff to overcome language barriers.
- Educate patients about the U.S. healthcare system, preventive care, and medication use.
- Coordinate care with social, behavioral health and community case workers.
- Identify and address social determinants of health (housing, food security, employment).
- Serve as the Primary Care Provider after completion of the refugee health assessments.
- Participate in community outreach and health education initiatives.
- Advocate for policy changes and improved access to care for underserved groups
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2018 - 09.2024
- Provided primary and urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries on-site.
- Performed pre-employment and for-cause drug screenings and assisted in conducting employee health assessments to identify potential occupational hazards.
- Performed return-to-work evaluations and fitness-for-duty assessments.
- Planned and implement wellness programs aimed at improving employee health. (stress management, ergonomics, smoking cessation, fitness programs, cancer screenings etc.).
- Educated staff on occupational hazards and best practices for workplace health and safety.
- Participated in the development or implementation of health protocols and policies during health crises (like COVID-19 or other infectious diseases).
- Contributed to emergency preparedness and pandemic response planning.
- Collaborated with Human Resource to process worker’s comp, medical leaves, and accommodations.
- Tracked trends in staff health and suggested evidence-based solutions.
- Maintained department operations records and compiled statistical reports for performance tracking and compliance.
- Participated in interactive disability accommodation meetings; conducted job analyses and consulted with employees’ physicians to evaluate and implement reasonable accommodations.
- Oversaw employee compliance with annual physical requirements to ensure adherence to Department of Health and The Joint Commission regulations.
- Served as the department’s medical reviewer in collaboration with HR Business Partners and the Disability Programs Manager.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary departments, including Human Resource, Infection Control, Risk Management, and Environmental Health & Safety to develop, implement, and monitor workplace health and safety protocols.
- Stayed current on local, state, and federal COVID-19 guidelines and maintained institutional procedures accordingly.
- Supported department manager to lead daily team meetings, supervised day-to-day operations, and acted as liaison with local partners and external stakeholders.
- Served as Interim Department Manager for six months while department head was on medical leave.
- Mentored team members, volunteers, and interns/students regularly to promote professional development and support.
- Supported the department manager with inventory tracking and billing using the SAP billing system.
- Interacted with external agencies to discuss employee care, health status, and return-to-work considerations.
- Managed the annual mandatory influenza immunization program for all Sibley providers, employees, volunteers, and contractors.
- Represented the department on hospital-wide committees, such as Infection Control and Environment of Care (EOC), and actively participated in assigned teams.
- Prepared referral letters to external consultants to address medical concerns related to job limitations, restrictions, and accommodation needs.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care at Foxhall
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted comprehensive physical exams, obtain detailed patient histories, and assess overall health status.
- Diagnosed and manage care for 12–15 patients daily with a mix of acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implement treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for conditions such as asthma, hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and depression.
- Ordered and interpret lab tests and imaging studies; communicate results effectively to patients and consult with specialists as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
Women's and Infant Health Registered Nurse
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care to postpartum and antepartum patients, ensuring maternal and infant safety.
- Monitor vital signs, perform assessments, and respond to changes in maternal or neonatal conditions.
- Educate new mothers on recovery, infant feeding, and newborn care, promoting confidence and readiness for discharge.
- Occasionally float to the Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Units to support with patient recovery.
- Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care with physicians, lactation consultants, and social services as needed.
- Maintain compliance with hospital protocols, infection control standards, and perinatal safety initiative.
- · Held additional responsibility as shift charge nurse for overseeing patient care and staff assignments for a 50-bed unit.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care to postpartum and antepartum patients, ensuring maternal and infant safety.
- Monitor vital signs, perform assessments, and respond to changes in maternal or neonatal conditions.
- Educate new mothers on recovery, infant feeding, and newborn care, promoting confidence and readiness for discharge.
- Occasionally float to the Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Units to support with patient recovery.
- Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care with physicians, lactation consultants, and social services as needed.
- Maintain compliance with hospital protocols, infection control standards, and perinatal safety initiative.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Washington, DC12-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05-2013
License Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
T.C Williams Vocational Nursing School
Alexandria, VA05-2008
Skills
- Telehealth proficiency
- Precepting
- Family planning
- Community outreach
- Vaccination administration
- Psychiatric care
- HIPAA guidelines
- Compliance reporting expert
- STD care and counseling
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Healthcare education
- Patient care coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Windows OS
- Internet Browsers
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
- Zoom
- UpToDate
- Epic
- Cority
- Allscripts
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- HIPAA Knowledge
- OSHA Standards
- Healthcare Regulations
Affiliations
- Society of Refugee Health Providers
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certificate.
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner, Washington, D.C.
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Washington, D.C
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner. Maryland
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Maryland.
- Basic Life Support Certified
- CS, NPI, DEA numbers available on request
- Nexplanon Implant Certificate.
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Navigation Certificate
- Maryland Vaccine For Children Program Certificate
Timeline
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Community Clinic, Inc
10.2024 - Current
Refugee Health Nurse Practitioner
Community Clinic Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2018 - 09.2024
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care at Foxhall
10.2017 - 06.2018
Women's and Infant Health Registered Nurse
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
08.2014 - 05.2019
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
07.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
License Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
T.C Williams Vocational Nursing School
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