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CARLEE JANIS

CARLEE JANIS

910 Cedar St,NE

Summary

Dedicated and passionate registered nurse with experience in providing comprehensive health care and health education within the school environment. Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating school health policies that align with best practices and regulatory requirements. Adept at collaborating with educators, administrators, and parents to create a safe and supportive learning atmosphere. Strong background in student health assessments, emergency response coordination, and the training of staff on health and wellness protocols. Seeking a position where I can leverage my policy development skills, clinical knowledge, and leadership to advance health initiatives and improve patient outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

School Nurse

Maȟpiya Lúta Owáyawa | Red Cloud School
08.2022 - Current
  • Pioneered the first comprehensive school health program as the first school nurse in over three decades, focusing on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students from kindergarten through grade 12 in three different school buildings, serving 400 students.
  • Oversee the day to day operations of the school health program, providing nursing care to students and staff as needed. Tasks included health assessments, medication administration, providing first aid for injuries, developing individual care plans, and making referrals to a higher level of care if necessary.
  • Develope and implement health policies and education initiatives, including nutrition, hygiene, wound care, proper use of medication, mental health awareness, sexual health awareness, chronic disease management, resulting in increased student health literacy.
  • Implement preventive health services, including immunization compliance,health counseling, improving overall school attendance and reducing absenteeism due to illness.
  • Coordinate annual nursing fair in conjunction with local nursing schools to promote health and wellness, as well as to introduce health professions to students.
  • Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and parents to create a safe and supportive environment for students with health needs.
  • Establish and maintain confidential medical records, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations such as HIPAA and FERPA.

School Nurse

Lakota Tech High School
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided essential health services for school of 400 students and faculty across K-12 in three buildings
  • Triaged students, assessed healthcare needs, provided first aid, and directed student to a higher level of care if necessary
  • Administered medications students and monitored response to medications.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Educated students on important health topics such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, wound care, proper use of medication, and other various health topics
  • Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts
  • Maintained student confidentiality with health records and information.

Clinical Pediatric Nurse

Indian Health Service
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Triaged patients and documented all findings in EHR
  • Assessed pediatric patients and monitor vital signs
  • Administered immunizations, as well as updated kept track of immunization records
  • Administered medications (oral and intramuscular) and monitored responses
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Collected lab samples (oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, UA, and blood samples) and performed diagnostic testing (EGKs, pregnancy tests)
  • Perform wound care and dressing changes
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations

AmeriCorps Member

Maȟpiya Lúta Owáyawa | Red Cloud School
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assist, supervise, and support students in the high school
  • Assisted in the classroom with substitute teaching, adhering to lesson plans and maintaining classroom management
  • Facilitated after school clubs and activities
  • Assisted in the high school main office as an office assistant
  • Assisted tasks such as managing incoming phone calls, welcoming students, parents, and visitors, and preparing correspondence/mailings
  • Facilitated communication with students and families regarding grade and attendance issues
  • Ordered supplies and completed purchase orders
  • Maintained school and student records
  • Including bookkeeping for attendance records and student vaccination records

Emergency Department Nurse Intern

Indian Health Service
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
  • Closely monitored ER patients, including alerting physicians/ precepting nurse to changes in patient status
  • Communicated patients plan of care with patient and their family members
  • Educated patients and their families on proper discharge care and follow up
  • Assessing and communicating results to physicians/precepting nurse
  • Documented in EHR
  • Performed medical procedures such as venipuncture, taking vital signs, performing wound care, inserting urinary catheters, administering PO, IM and Sub q medications, administering IV fluids and IV medications, performing EKG's and monitoring telementary

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD
06-2019

Timeline

School Nurse

Maȟpiya Lúta Owáyawa | Red Cloud School
08.2022 - Current

School Nurse

Lakota Tech High School
11.2021 - 05.2022

Clinical Pediatric Nurse

Indian Health Service
08.2021 - 11.2021

AmeriCorps Member

Maȟpiya Lúta Owáyawa | Red Cloud School
07.2019 - 06.2021

Emergency Department Nurse Intern

Indian Health Service
01.2019 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Oglala Lakota College

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