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School Nurse resume example with 6+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5+ years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a variety of environments, including post-acute, long term care, and school nursing. I work well with diverse patient populations, and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills
  • CPR/AED Child/infant/adult
  • IV insertion
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • IV Flush and Fluids
  • SQ injections
  • G-tube Medications/Feeding
  • Physical Assessment
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Basic triage skills
  • PO Medications
  • Sterile Gloves and Fields/PPD
  • IM injections
  • Urinary Catheter insertion
  • Conflict resolution
Work History
School Nurse, 04/2017 to Current
Coventry Public SchoolsCoventry, CT,
  • Oversee health services for school of 400+ students.
  • Provides health and trauma evaluation, planning, intervention, and guidance for students, staff, and families in the educational environment.
  • Assists and promotes the health of students by providing direct nursing care.
  • Provides direct nursing care for students as ordered and defined by physician order and in compliance with established nursing practice guidelines.
  • Ensures student safety by providing appropriate health information and classroom implications to staff regarding student health concerns.
  • Implements Student Health Plans in the school environment as per physician's direction.
  • Participates in Communicable Disease reporting and the prevention of communicable disease in schools as mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
  • Administers medications for students within the parameters of established procedures, communicating with parents and physician as needed.
  • Identifies atypical health findings and provides community healthcare resources as needed to students and parents.
  • Documents and maintains accurate records on a daily basis (including health office visits, medication administration, daily service logs, dental/vision reports, student physical/immunizations) in compliance with state mandated requirements for entrance into school.
  • Reports statistical data to ISBE, IDPH, and DHS, per their timelines, for mandated health programs.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to interdisciplinary team, and families.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, and case managers within the school environment, to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern, including weather emergencies and disaster preparedness.
Registered Nurse, 04/2019 to Current
Premise HealthLewisburg, TN,
  • Assisted Living/Reminiscence Unit May, 20118 – Present.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Supervise all room changes, accept, and assess all new admissions, and discharge appropriate patients.
  • Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient condition, both physical and psychological, to DON, physician, and POA/family.
  • Assess and record patients' medical information and vital signs as ordered.
  • Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Receive, transcribe, and carry out physicians' orders, in a timely manner.
  • Attend to all emergencies.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify, and assess patient's condition.
  • Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet, physical activity, skin condition, and toileting.
  • Dispense medications, monitor reactions, and document appropriately.
  • Coordinate off unit physician visits; arrange transportation and escorts when needed.
  • Order and monitor on unit, diagnostic tests, and lab work.
  • Maintain stocked medical cart, and ensure all medications are available to administer to residents at all times.
  • Ensure State and Federal standards are maintained to ensure quality resident care.
Registered Nurse, 10/2015 to 08/2019
Premise HealthLewisville, TX,
  • Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient condition, both physical and psychological, to DON, physician, and POA/family.
  • Ensure all incontinent residents are changed as needed, and skin is free from breakdown.
  • Supervise all room changes, accept, and assess all new admissions, and discharge appropriate patients.
  • Assess and record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
  • Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Receive, transcribe, and carry out physicians’ orders, in a timely manner.
  • Attend to all emergencies.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify, and assess patient's condition.
  • Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet, physical activity, skin condition, and toileting.
  • Direct and supervise CNA personnel, make staff assignments, and assign break and meal times.
  • Dispense medications, monitor reactions, and document appropriately.
  • Coordinate off unit physician visits; arrange transportation and escorts when needed.
  • Coordinate in unit dialysis visits, assess resident condition prior to and after dialysis, complete paperwork and administer medication accordingly.
  • Order and monitor on unit physician consultations, diagnostic tests, and lab work.
  • Ensure State and Federal standards are maintained to ensure quality resident care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 20 patients daily.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Cared for patients in 20+-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Ensure State and Federal standards are maintained to ensure quality resident care.
Charge Nurse/RN, 09/2014 to 10/2015
Central Maine Medical CenterAuburn, ME,
  • Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient condition.
  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
  • Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet, physical activity, and toileting.
  • Direct and supervise CNA personnel.
  • Coordinate off unit physician visits including transportation, on unit physician consultations, diagnostic tests, and lab work.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Updated patient charts using Point-click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Education
Associate Degree: Nursing | Nursing, Expected in 05/2014
College Of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL
GPA:
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
BSN: Nursing Science, Expected in 05/2017
Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL
GPA:
Graduated magna cum laude, GPA: 3.86
Additional Information
  • Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse License Number: 041424234 September, 2014
  • Organizations:
  • Alpha Delta Nu - Rho Chapter – President – 2014
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - 2014
  • Scholarships:
  • LaGrange Memorial Hospital Foundation Ford Nursing Scholarship 2013/2014

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School Attended

  • College Of DuPage
  • Northern Illinois University

Job Titles Held:

  • School Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Charge Nurse/RN

Degrees

  • Associate Degree
  • BSN

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