Augustina Luong
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate Licensed School Nurse with experience in providing preventive and emergency health services to students. Possess strong skills in health education, counseling, and collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure overall student wellbeing. Notable contributions include developing comprehensive health plans and implementing effective disease prevention strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed School Nurse
Aura staffing partner_ Denver Public school
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Implemented emergency response protocols when necessary.
- Provided first aid to injured staff members or visitors on campus.
- Counseled students regarding personal health issues such as stress management or puberty.
- Maintained detailed records for student health care plans and provided follow-up documentation to parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to advances in nursing practice.
- Assisted with the administration of medications, treatments, and and or therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored student immunization records and ensured compliance with state laws and regulations.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advised teachers on how to accommodate special needs students in the classroom setting.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Attended meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in a student's care plan.
- Coordinated vision and hearing screenings for all school personnel and students in accordance with state requirements.
- Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented normal growth and development screenings to identify health problems.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Developed individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes.
- Collaborated with local public health agencies to ensure safety standards are met at the school site.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Evaluated student requests for medication during school hours according to district policy guidelines.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
- Counseled and educated students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Participated in IEP meetings for special education students requiring accommodations related to their medical condition.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Education
Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Denver Community College
Denver, CO05-2021
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Can Tho University
Viet Nam08-1996
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
Regis University
Denver, COBachelor of Science - Chemistry
UCCS
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Mental health support
- Special needs care
- Emergency care preparedness
- Chronic disease management
- Student advocacy
- Collaboration with staff,
- Compassionate approach
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control measures
- Regulatory compliance
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Injury treatment
- Electronic records management
- Stress management techniques
- Health screening
- Medical consultation
- Student needs assessment
- Family education
- HIPAA requirements
- Lice control procedures
- Medication administration
- Student care management
- Minor injury treatment
- Allergy management
- Student health evaluation
- Student health assessment
- Medical terminology
- First aid and CPR
- Immunization record review
- Allergic reaction procedures
- Infectious disease control
- Behavioral evaluations
Timeline
Licensed School Nurse
Aura staffing partner_ Denver Public school
10.2021 - 06.2024
Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Denver Community College
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Pikes Peak Community College
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Can Tho University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Science
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UCCS
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