Dedicated RN with nearly 10 years of experience within ambulatory settings seeking career transition into acute and behavioral health. Offer a solid foundation in assessment, evaluations, and familiarity with behavioral health issues ranging from adolescent bipolar and schizophrenia to geriatric population issues.
Promotes stable and safe environment for staff and students/patients alike. Applies organizational techniques to sort and maintain medical information database. Support needs of staff, student, and family with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. CA-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance skills.
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- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern, including earthquakes, fires, and hostile/armed attacks.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to parents/caregivers and relevant staff.
- Oversaw health services for school of 800+ students and faculty.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by facilitating hearing, vision, and scoliosis evaluations.
- Responded to patient/student requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Planned projects and events meeting strict budgets and deadlines.
- Surveyed and inspected health care technology to guarantee safety and performance of medical equipment.
- Created strategies for quality improvements and maintenance of student health forms.
- Trained staff in gathering essential medical information such as blood sugars, blood pressures, concussion issues, and temperatures.
- Supervised maintenance of medical and health records to certify security of patient medical information.
- Designed emergency information sheets for staff to encourage quick responses to medical crises.
- Prioritized high-volume workload, maintaining concentration under time pressures and with minimal supervision.
- Coordinated and planned annual influenza vaccination clinics for students and staff during peak seasons.
- Planned, developed and updated health service policies and procedures to promote safe, standardized care.
- Delivered recommendations and requests to senior leaders to improve ease and effectiveness of daily health services operations.
- Developed health counseling improvement plans in North County San Diego to surpass mission and strategic goals.
- Audited inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to certify adequate and comprehensive stock.
- Made daily rounds throughout health services department and athletics to assess care quality.
- Managed health and record systems following Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and state recording policies.
- Monitored and completed health policy mandates and program directives.
- Administrated completion of medical forms, reports and evaluations to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Current Substitute Nurse, seamlessly resuming duties in addition to assisting with COVID-19 assessment, tracking, and follow up
- Populated clinical trials cohorts; interviewed and assessed study participants.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Administered tests and assisted nurse with medication administration to stabilize patients in field or before transit.
- Executed emergency diagnostics to treat patients, including assisting nurse or other staff with applying interventions to de-escalate crises
- Restocked medication and equipment carts or cabinets with proper equipment to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of staff weight loss competition.
- Documented and resolved student behavioral health issues which led to appropriate care (Case Management skills).
- Used Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets to develop field trip care and medication spreadsheets for relevant staff.
American Nurse's Association, PNASD (Pilipino Nurses Association San Diego), NASN (National Association of School Nurses), CSN (California School Nurse)
BLS
First Aid/CPR Certified
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School Attended
- National University
- San Diego Miramar College
- Vanguard University Of Southern California
Job Titles Held:
- School Nurse, Health Services Director
- Clinical Trials Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Degrees
- Associate of Science
- Pre-Requisites For Science
- Bachelor of Science
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