Andrea Barker
Wabash,IN
Summary
Conscientious School Nurse with an aptitude for coordinating parents, faculty and healthcare professionals to ensure a complete system of care for students. Educated in public health and familiar with health and safety compliance. Offering 11 years of experience and outstanding administrative skills.
Cares for all patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Indiana and Ohio. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and critical thinking.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse Coordinator
Peru Community Schools
Peru, IN
07.2018 - Current
- Performed vision and hearing tests on students.
- Educated teachers and staff on infection control procedures.
- Counseled students regarding nutrition, exercise, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and stress management.
- Served as a liaison between the school district and state agencies regarding healthcare regulations.
- Monitored immunization records of enrolled students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to nursing practice in schools.
- Provided clinical assessments of student injuries or illnesses.
- Created educational materials about healthy lifestyle choices for students, families, and community members.
- Developed and implemented health policies for school districts.
- Maintained confidential student medical records according to HIPAA standards.
- Provided guidance to faculty, staff, and parents on health-related topics.
- Responded quickly to acute health incidents in the school environment.
- Assisted in the development of individualized health plans for special needs children.
- Managed medical supply inventory and restocked as needed.
- Collaborated with local public health departments to coordinate services for students' families.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heritage Home Health Care
Lima, OH
09.2010 - 06.2017
- Assessed safety risks in the home environment such as fall hazards or improper use of medical equipment.
- Coordinated delivery of durable medical equipment with vendors as needed per patient plan of care.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information related to clients' health records.
- Managed caseload efficiently while meeting productivity goals set forth by management.
- Conducted patient education regarding disease process and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Counseled family members on how best to provide ongoing support for their loved one's recovery at home.
- Developed care plans and coordinated services for home health patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions according to established standards and guidelines.
School Nurse
Lima City Schools
Lima, Ohio
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Rita's Mercy Health
Lima, Ohio
06.1989 - 06.2010
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH09-2012
Nursing
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH12-1990
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate Care
- Individualized Care Plans
- Parent Communication
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Immunization Record Review
- Injury Treatment
- Emergency Services Coordination
- Student Health Evaluation
- Decision-Making
- School Health Surveys
- Crisis Intervention
- Allergic Reaction Procedures
- Health Care Consultation
- Infection Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Electronic Records Management
- Problem-Solving
- Family Education
- Mental Health Support
- Student Needs Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Suicide Awareness Training
- HIPAA Requirements
Accomplishments
- 2021 Peru Community Schools Special Services Award
- 2021 Peru Community Schools Tiger Pride Award
Certification
- Nationally Certified School Nurse
- AHA CPR Instructor
Affiliations
- Christian medical mission trip to Haiti
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Nurse Coordinator
Peru Community Schools
07.2018 - Current
School Nurse
Lima City Schools
09.2012 - 07.2016
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heritage Home Health Care
09.2010 - 06.2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Rita's Mercy Health
06.1989 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University
Nursing
James A Rhodes State College
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