CHRISTINE Fisher

To begin with until the pandemic I just rode the buses with children who had seizures or needed tube feeds started or ended on the bus.

In 2020 as special needs students went back to school, the Montco intermediate unit took me on. I started in a classroom with a girl who needed tube feeds and had seizures. i was there a year or 2 when i was moved to the transition program. Here I oversee the transition students. In September the Discovery Center opened and the majority of my students were transferred there. There were 2 students who specifically still needed me. 1 was transferred to Discovery and the other is aging out over Christmas vacation.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.