Christy Tingle
Gautier,MS
Summary
Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 21 years of experience providing care to students age 3 to 21. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
03.2004 - Current
- School Nurse for College Park Elementary
- School Nurse for Beach Elementary
- First Cover when other nurses are out at PHS, GHS, CMS & JCES
- Special Education Assessment Team Member
- Pascagoula-Gautier School District Health Council Committee Member
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
Staff Nurse
Singing River Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2004
- Staff Nurse- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Staff Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Staff Nurse- Surgical Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
01.1994
Skills
- Infection control measures
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Analytical thinking
- Electronic records management
- Decision-making
- Immunization record review
- Hearing and vision screening
Accomplishments
- South Mississippi School Nurse of the Year, 2023
- Mississippi School Nurse of the Year, 2014
- South Mississippi School Nurse of the Year, 2014
- Staff Member of the Year at College Park Elementary, 2013-2014
- Staff Member of the Year at Gautier Middle School, 2011-2012
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
- NCSN
Professional Memberships
- Mississippi School Nurse Association, Executive Board, 2012-2022, President, 2020-2022, Conference Chairman, 2014-2016
- South Mississippi School Nurse Association, President, 2017-2019, Executive Board Member, 2012-2016
- National Association of School Nurses, Member, 2004-Present
Certification
- Certified National Board Certified School Nurse, obtained in November, 2018
Timeline
School Nurse
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
03.2004 - Current
Staff Nurse
Singing River Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
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