Discover how a nurse transformed her career into becoming an occupational nurse practicing independently at a major construction site.
Join Janella Woods as she shares her remarkable journey from traditional nursing to occupational health, where she now supports 300+ construction workers daily. Learn how she combines her clinical expertise with workplace safety to create a unique and fulfilling career path.
This episode explores:
- Daily life as a construction site nurse
- Setting up an occupational health clinic
- Starting and scaling a baking company
- Building a successful side business while nursing
- The growing importance of mental health in construction
As the sole healthcare provider on a pharmaceutical construction project, Janella handles everything from injury prevention and mental health support to emergency response. But that's not all - she's also built a thriving gluten-free baking business called Data Cakes, proving that nurses can successfully pursue multiple passions.
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My name is Janella Woods, BSN, RN. I have been in Healthcare for over 20 years. I started off my career as a phlebotomist transitioned into Clinical Laboratory Science and then in 2009 I decided to become a nurse. I have been a nurse since 2011. I have had a wide variety of roles as a nurse and have enjoyed all of the different facets that there are in nursing. I currently am an Occupational Health Nurse for a Health and Wellness Company. My specialties or Occupational Health, Quality Assurance, and Healthcare Operations.
You can connect with Janella on LinkedIn.
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