Caroline Cash

• As a school nurse I provide health services for students, including first aid, medication administration and emergency care.
• Monitor and manage student health records including allergies, chronic conditions, and immunization status.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and healthcare providers to support students with special health needs.
• Educate students and staff and parents on health and wellness topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and mental health.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to students with mental health concerns, working and collaborating with school counselors.
• Administer routine health screenings, including vision, and hearing

Operating Room Nurse from 2007-2017

• Assisted in the preparation adn sterilization of the operating room, ensuring all surgical insturments were properly sterilized and available
• Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to provide direct patientcare during surgical procedures
• Ensured compliance with hospital protocols, infection guidelines, and patient privacy laws (HIPPA)

Quality Clinical Review Coordinator 2017-2021

• conducted comprehensive clinical review of patient charts, medical records and treatment plans to ensure compliance with healthcare standards guidelines and regulations
• Identified opportunities for clinical improvements and provided actionable recommendations to enhance patient outcomes.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.

• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.