Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 19+ years experience in inpatient, outpatient care and strong focus on school nursing.
Skill Highlights
Assessment of diseases
Vision screening
Hearing screening
Medication Administration
Health Documentation - Health Office
Communication Skills
Preventative Health Education
Education and Training
Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston Salem, NCExpected in 2007 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:Graduated with HonorsNursing Graduated with Honors
Western Piedmont Community CollegeMorganton, NCExpected in 2001 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:Nursing
Isothermal Community CollegeSpindale, NCExpected in 1995 – –Diploma:Nursing - GPA:Nursing
Licenses
South Carolina Registered Nurse - active (compact state)
Professional Experience
Danbury Public Schools District - School Nurse Danbury, CT, 08/2015 - Current
Provided health services to students with chronic and acute illnesses.
Involves developing individual care plans, and emergency care plans.
Assess students, address needs and provide treatment per protocol/policy.
Administer medications as ordered scheduled and as needed.
Train staff on student's medical needs and/or procedures.
Maintain compliance of all student's immunizations per DHEC guidelines and complete reports.
Plan and oversee Safety Committee and perform safety inspections of school.
Promote and implement programs for educational purposes; hygiene, dental, and hand-washing.
Implement and schedule Preventative Screening for staff.
Provided Pre-Op and Post-Op RN duties for patients scheduled for procedures at Outpatient Endoscopy Center.
Provided discharge education and information to patients and family.
Provided technical assistance to the physician during Endoscopic procedures.
Wexford Health Sources Inc - Per diem Registered Nurse Carlisle, IN, 01/2013 - 03/2013
Provided end-of-life care to patients and their families/caregiver.
Admissions, re-evaluations, and discharge duties for in-home and facility patients.
Danbury Public Schools District - School Nurse Danbury, CT, 12/2007 - 08/2012
Provided health services to students with chronic and acute illnesses/injuries.
Identified, planned, implemented and evaluated care plans for students with medical concerns.
Provided emergency care for all students, and staff as needed.
Trained staff regarding student's health concerns and needs.
Maintained compliance of immunizations and health assessments, monitored for communicable diseases and provided preventative measures.
Danbury Public Schools District - School Nurse Danbury, CT, 11/2006 - 12/2007
Same clinical experience in assisting students with medical needs as school nurse role in Rutherford County Schools.
As school nurse in Burke County Schools, served three elementary schools.
Worked with local health department in coordinating services for students/families.
Bayada Home Health Care - Per diem, Registered Nurse Jamaica, NY, 09/2006 - 11/2006
Managed care for patients with various medical diagnoses; such as, patients with kidney issues requiring dialysis.
Administered medications, and performed procedures/treatments as ordered.
Provided education on admission, during hospitalization and discharge.
Broward Health - Mental Health Registered Nurse Coral Springs, FL, 05/2003 - 09/2006
Assisted clients diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness with highest acuity - ACT (Assertive Care Team) Provided case management services for assigned case load.
Scheduled home visits.
Coordinated follow-up appointments for clients, medical appointments and scheduled appointments for medication assistance.
Assisted physician with client's treatment plan, monitored medication/refills, and resources for obtaining medication prescriptions.
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