Allysha Zink
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Accomplished Certified School Nurse with extensive experience at the School District of Lancaster, excelling in pediatric nursing and policy development. Proven expertise in medication administration and case management, enhancing student health outcomes. Strong communicator with a focus on special needs care and team collaboration, ensuring compliance and safety in educational settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, MED, BSN, RN
Professional Nursing Solutions
Honey Brook, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately to support patient recovery
- Administered G-tube feedings to support patients' dietary needs.
- Delivered personal care tailored to individual patient needs
- Managed home care for patients, ensuring comfort and safety
- Case management
Certified School Nurse, MEd, BSN, RN, CSN
School District of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Triaged students who came to the health room
- Administered medications
- Supported special needs students in the district by implementing tailored care strategies
- Developed 504 plans, IEPs, and care plans
- Ensured vaccine compliance through systematic tracking and reporting
- Led development of policies to maintain adherence to health regulations
- Case management
Registered Nurse, BSN
Carol Pugh CNM
Quarryville, PA
06.2016 - 04.2024
- Conducted antepartum and postpartum home visits to monitor maternal health and provide tailored care
- Facilitated prenatal education sessions to empower parents with essential knowledge for healthy pregnancy and infant care
- Assisted with breastfeeding education and support
- Collaborated with midwife during home births to ensure safe delivery and support for families
- Performed essential lab tests to assist in diagnosis
- Pregnancy and infant loss support
Registered Nurse, BSN
Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine
Lancaster, PA
12.2015 - 07.2020
- Provided direct patient care in OR, enhancing patient comfort and safety during procedures
- Assisted providers in OR, facilitating efficient surgical procedures
- Ensured accuracy of patient information in EMR, improving data reliability for clinical decision-making
- IV, PICC, Hickman, Port access and care
- Patient education
- Pregnancy and infant loss support
- Case management
Registered Nurse
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
Lititz, PA
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Monitored laboring mothers to ensure safe and healthy delivery outcomes
- Antepartum and Postpartum care
- Provided essential IV care to maintain patient hydration and optimize medication delivery
- Assisted providers in OR to facilitate efficient surgical procedures
- Pediatric nurse
LPN
Pediatric Specialty Care
Lancaster, PA
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Provided attentive caregiving to support health and wellbeing of medically fragile children
- Vent/Trach, G/J Tube experience
- Head of Synagis Program
- Head of Phlebotomy and Vaccine team
- Coordinated onboarding and training for new team members to ensure compliance with standards
Education
Masters in Education - School Health Services
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA06-2022
Certified School Nurse -
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA04-2021
BSN - Nursing Science
PA College of The Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05-2018
Associates Degree - Nursing (RN)
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA01-2014
LPN -
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA12-2008
High School Diploma -
Lampeter-Strasburg High School
Lampeter, PA06-2006
Skills
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Pediatric emergency care
- Medication administration
- Care plan preparation
- Case management
- Vaccine compliance
- Immunization tracking
- Vision and hearing screening
- Health education
- Emergency care
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Epilepsy management
- Mental health support
- Special needs care
- Student triage
- Healthcare planning
- Policy development
- School safety planning
- Home health experience
- EMR experience
- Team collaboration
- Illness recognition
- Suicide awareness training
- Effective communication
- 6 years school nurse
References
- Nicole Swigart, (717) 940-1017
- Sheri Deascenti, (717) 468-6363
- Dr. Krsity Whitman-Geidel, (401) 524-6830
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MED, BSN, RN
Professional Nursing Solutions
02.2022 - Current
Certified School Nurse, MEd, BSN, RN, CSN
School District of Lancaster
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, BSN
Carol Pugh CNM
06.2016 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, BSN
Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine
12.2015 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2016
LPN
Pediatric Specialty Care
03.2010 - 05.2013
Masters in Education - School Health Services
Eastern University
Certified School Nurse -
Eastern University
BSN - Nursing Science
PA College of The Health Sciences
Associates Degree - Nursing (RN)
Harrisburg Area Community College
LPN -
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Lampeter-Strasburg High School