Focused and friendly School Nurse offering almost 3 years of experience providing care to students age 5 to 18 years old. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public health and safety initiatives. To provide students with nursing care while in the school setting. To promote a better learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Medina Valley ISD
03.2020 - Current
Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Oversaw health services for school of 2300 students and faculty
Performed health screening for students by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
Performed triage on incoming students and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Sped Paraprofessional
Medina Valley Independent School District
10.2016 - 03.2020
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Bookkeeping Assistant
Rudy Curiel Construction
01.2015 - 10.2016
Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Input data into accounting system and maintained integrity of system information to alleviate potential breaches.
Generated financial reports and summaries for management review.
Implemented orderly, organized filing systems for easy record retrieval.
Corrected discrepancies in financial records for balanced books.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Brightwood Career Institute
San Antonio, TX
05.2016
High School Diploma -
Natalia High School
Natalia, TX
06.2010
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Medication Administration
Hearing Screenings
Drug Test Administration
Subcutaneous Injections
Accurate Documentation
Analytical Thinking
Allergic Conditions
Medical Supply Management
Seizure Disorders
Documentation
Collecting Vitals
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Monitoring and managing diabetics
G-tube feedings and medications
Timeline
School Nurse
Medina Valley ISD
03.2020 - Current
Sped Paraprofessional
Medina Valley Independent School District
10.2016 - 03.2020
Bookkeeping Assistant
Rudy Curiel Construction
01.2015 - 10.2016
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Brightwood Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Natalia High School
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