April Forys
Springfield ,NJ
Summary
Experienced School Nurse and Adjunct Instructor, working within the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice to provide evidence-based care and support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor- Graduate Nursing Program
Kean University
05.2020 - Current
- Instructor for School Nursing Graduate Program.
- Use lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Create and implement class agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Certified School Nurse
Middlesex Borough School District
02.2019 - Current
- School Nurse with Health Teaching Credentials for Grades 4th-8th; Grades 9th-12th.
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Member of Child Study Team, School Safety Team, and Medical Emergency Response Team.
- Create IHP's and EAP's.
Certified School Nurse (Grades PreK-2nd)
E.V. Walton School
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide age-appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to provide appropriate care and meet educational needs.
RN-Special Care Nursery and Maternity Unit
Raritan Bay Medical Center
07.1996 - 08.2016
- Held NCC Certification in Low-Risk Neonatal Nursing and NALS.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated family members on patient care instructions.
Education
MSN- School Nursing Concentration -
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ01.1996
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences -
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01.1991
Accomplishments
- 2022-23 Governor's Award -Educational Service Professional of the Year-Von E. Mauger Middle School
- RWJ 2019 First Responder of the Year (Von E. Mauger Medical Response Team)
- Springfield, NJ Board of Health Member (2006-2022)
- NJSSNA Education Committee Marketing Co-Chair (2022-present)
- Member-Sigma Theta Tau, NASN, NJSSNA, Union County School Nurses Association
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor- Graduate Nursing Program
Kean University
05.2020 - Current
Certified School Nurse
Middlesex Borough School District
02.2019 - Current
Certified School Nurse (Grades PreK-2nd)
E.V. Walton School
09.2016 - 02.2019
RN-Special Care Nursery and Maternity Unit
Raritan Bay Medical Center
07.1996 - 08.2016
MSN- School Nursing Concentration -
Kean University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences -
University of Delaware