CLAUDETTE AHERN
Registered Nurse
Ladera Ranch,CA
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse offering over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Excellence in managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate palliative care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School District Nurse
Irvine Unified
Irvine, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Conduct mandated vision and hearing screening, supervise administration of medication, provide care for ill and injured students, provide health counseling, develop specialized and standardized procedures for special needs students, consult with and conduct staff in-service on health topics and supervise performance of assigned health clerk.
- Trained all school district administration (principals, coordinators, TOSA, managers, etc.) in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols for Covid-19.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 2,000 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting health assessment evaluations.
- 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.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
School Nurse
Laguna Beach Unified School District
Laguna Beach, CA
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Registered Nurse, Laguna Beach Unified School District
- Provide health assessment, health and developmental screenings, health counseling, medication management, provider health education, parent and child health education and community resource referrals.
- Collaborated with local private schools to provide parent and community heath education at school sites.
- Substitute for District Nurse (K-12) as needed.
School Nurse
Capistrano Unified School District
Ladera Ranch, CA
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided health care, first aid, emergency assistance and medication administration for preschool through 5th grade students.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 1,000 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- 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.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Substitute School Nurse
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Newport Beach, CA
08.2008 - 03.2012
- Performed mandated health screenings, classroom health education, medication management and health assessments for preschoolers through 12th grade.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- 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
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Senior Public Health Nurse
County of Orange
Santa Ana, California
06.2002 - 01.2006
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce chronic illness and childhood obesity.
- Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if available.
- Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.
- Spearheaded program to promote healthy development of children with focus on nutrition.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Hoag Memorial Hospital
Newport Beach , California
06.2000 - 01.2003
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
School Nurse Services Credential - Nursing
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA2001
Skills
- Preventive health
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
Additional Information
- Honors & Awards, 2001. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Iota Eta Chapter2001. Golden Key Honor Society1996. General Omar Bradley ScholarshipLicensure/certifications
- Experienced in Google programs.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing (12/01 to present)
- Public Health Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing (12/01 to present)
- Basic Life Support, Healthcare Provider: American Heart Association.
- Clear School Nurse Services Credential (01/2019 to present)
- Certificated Lactation Education (UCSD)
Timeline
School District Nurse
Irvine Unified
01.2020 - Current
School Nurse
Laguna Beach Unified School District
02.2017 - 12.2019
School Nurse
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2016 - 03.2017
Substitute School Nurse
Newport Mesa Unified School District
08.2008 - 03.2012
Senior Public Health Nurse
County of Orange
06.2002 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Hoag Memorial Hospital
06.2000 - 01.2003
School Nurse Services Credential - Nursing
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Long Beach
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