Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Experience in diverse healthcare organizations working In school nursing, behavioral health and Medical Surgical patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
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Alysia Dennis
Pleasanton,KS
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Prairie View USD 362LaCygne
Public-school-nurse
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed Hearing and Vision screenings per KDHE law for students.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response as necessitated.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Linn County Health Department11240 Tucker Road Pleasanton KS 66075
Public Health Registered Nurse
11.2012 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia and childhood vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Immunization Inventory Manager, ordering vaccinations needed for appointments and upcoming immunization clinics in the community.
- Staff Advisor regarding administration of vaccinations, vaccination schedule and communicating with KDHE as necessitated.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Designed client satisfaction surveys, preserving confidentiality of participants and program information.
- Maternal Child Health Nurse performing Kan be healthy and wellness exams, post partum depression screenings and referrals, family planning, tobacco cessation amongst other functions.
Medicalodges Of Paola501 Assembly Lane Paola KS 66071
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
03.2009 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- 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.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Miami County Medical Center2100 Baptist Drive Paola KS 66071
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
12.2009 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Promoted safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Education
Fort Scott Community CollegeFort Scott, KS
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
12.2008
University Overview
Rich Hill High SchoolRich Hill, MO
High School Diploma
05.2004
University Overview
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Infectious Disease Control
- Communicates effectively
- Hearing and Vision Screenings
- Public Health and Safety
- Advocating for Students
- Seizure Disorders
- Diabetes Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Emergency Care
- Health Services Coordination
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
Certification
- Licensed Nurse-license 13-107481-12
- CPR Instructor
Timeline
Public-school-nurse
Prairie View USD 362
10.2021 - Current
Public Health Registered Nurse
Linn County Health Department
11.2012 - 10.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Miami County Medical Center
12.2009 - 02.2013
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Medicalodges Of Paola
03.2009 - 10.2013
Fort Scott Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Rich Hill High School
High School Diploma