Chasity Watts
Portland,TX
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Registered Nurse position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style. Healthcare diagnosing professional experienced in therapeutic communication and patient engagement. Brings skills in natural healing, knowledge of latest research and background with treatments and techniques. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in patient care position focused on disease prevention. Attentive School Nurse with [Number] years of experience providing medical care and consultation in educational settings. Dedicated to providing thorough health evaluations and accurate diagnoses for students and faculty. Highly organized professional possessing in-depth knowledge of contemporary topics such as pregnancy prevention and infection control protocols. Certified in BLS CPR and Hearing, Vision, AN, and Scoliosis. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Stephen F. Austin Elementary/Gregory-Portland ISD
Gregory, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of approximately 500 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Hearing, Vision, Scoliosis, and Acanthosis Nigricans evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Principal and Assistant Principal.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Christus Spohn South
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Participated in development of guidelines for newborn care.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated to parents about options, breastfeeding, newborn care, swaddling, temperature regulation and consequences to newborn respiratory and glucose.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Assisted in both vaginal and C-Section deliveries.
- Suction, IV insertion, and Oxygen care as needed.
- Performed hearing test.
- Assisted doctor with circumcision procedure.
- Monitored blood glucose levels for newborns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
School Nurse
Mooneyham Elementary
Frisco, TX
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of over 500 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Hearing, Vision and Acanthosis Nigricans evaluations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Principal.
- G-Tube feedings
Registered Nurse
Allergy, Asthma, And Immunology Associates
Dallas, TX
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Mixed IV Gamma Globulin solutions
- Performed allergy testing and food challenges, monitoring for anaphylaxis reactions, treatment of anaphylaxis with Epinephrine, IV solutions, breathing treatments, antihistamine, and other medications prescribed by doctor.
- Phone care and documentation.
- Mixing allergy serum, performing pulmonary function tests, accessing ports, PICC lines for IV therapy and blood draws.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central University
Ada, OK05.2003
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Medical Supply Management
- DCS Reporting
- Epipen Administration
- Patient Examination
- Nursing Consultation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Seizure Disorders
- PICC Lines
Timeline
School Nurse
Stephen F. Austin Elementary/Gregory-Portland ISD
08.2015 - Current
Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Christus Spohn South
08.2014 - 08.2015
School Nurse
Mooneyham Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Allergy, Asthma, And Immunology Associates
08.2003 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central University
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