Caitlin Hermanson
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Proactive school nurse dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and comprehensive care plans. Responsible team player with several-year background promoting healthy lifestyles among high school students. Expertise in monitoring health of medically fragile and handicapped students and providing first aid. Recognized for compassionate, helpful demeanor and strong communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified School Nurse
District 211- Palatine High School
Palatine, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted in vision and hearing screenings for over 400 students.
- Administer prescribed medications, and coordinate developing emergency action plans for asthmatics, seizure, and diabetics, along with students physician.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team (counselors, school administrators, IEP coordinator) implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Developed and delivered presentations to school staff on how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies and common health conditions in the classroom, ensuring staff are well-prepared to manage student health crises effectively.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
09.2017 - Current
- Provided bedside care and treatment for pediatric and adult med surg patients in a 24 bed Pediatric unit.
- Consulted with physicians specializing in Gastroenterology, Surgical, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, and Endocrine.
- Experience in floating to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Mother/Baby Unit.
- Experience as Charge Nurse. Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, and assisting staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Involved in the Clinical Nurse Peer Review Committee (CNPRC) to improve the quality and safety of nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2017
Skills
- Efficient and hardworking Proficient in treating minor injuries, cleaning wounds, applying dressings, and preventing infection
- Ability to conduct thorough physical assessments, take patient histories, and identify health concerns
- Expertise in administering prescribed medications, including oral, injectable, and IV routes
- Experience managing conditions like asthma, diabetes, allergies, and epilepsy
- Managing medical supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels, while staying within budget
- Sensitivity to the diverse needs of students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to handle medical emergencies, including coordinating with emergency services when needed
Certification
- RN License #041456231
- PALS Certified through April 2025
- CPR Certified through April 2025
- Computer based training in Cerner, Meditech, Infinite Campus
Timeline
Certified School Nurse
District 211- Palatine High School
10.2021 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Alexius Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Kentucky University
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