Focused and friendly School Nurse offering over 12 years of experience providing care to students of all ages, their families, and school staff. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Skills
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Decision Making
Diet and Nutrition
Patient Examination
Care Coordination
Medication Administration
Accurate Documentation
Creative Problem Solving
Preventive Healthcare
Critical Thinking
Immunizations and Vaccinations
First Aid
Therapy and Counseling
Work History
School Nurse, 08/2010 - Current New Brunswick Public Schools – New Brunswick, NJ,
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Oversaw health services for school of 1200+ students and faculty.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing, vision, and blood pressure evaluations.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator, 07/2008 - 05/2011 American Senior Communities – Clarksville, IN,
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and computer-based training workshops.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Pediatric Registered Nurse, 10/2000 - 02/2007 Greenville Hospital System - Greenville Memorial Hospital – City, STATE,
Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of pediatric patients.
Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, Expected in 05/2022 - Brenau University - Gainesville, GA GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse, Expected in 05/2016 - Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 09/2000 - Greenville Technical College - Greenville, SC GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1989 - Woodmont High School - Piedmont, SC GPA:
Certifications
Registered Nurse License - September 2000
BLS/CPR Training - September 2000 until present
Certified CPR/First Aid Trainer, American Heart Association - October 2010; Hands Only CPR Trainer through AHA since 2017
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