CLAUDETTE AHERN
Ladera Ranch,CA
Summary
District school nurse offering over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Excellence in managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate palliative care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
District Nurse
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of health services for 8 schools, to include over 6,000 students and staff
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting health assessments and screenings
- 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.
School District Nurse
Irvine Unified
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Conduct mandated vision and hearing screening, supervise administration of medication, provide care for ill and injured students, provide health counseling, develop specialized and standardized procedures for special needs students, consult with and conduct staff in-service on health topics and supervise performance of assigned health clerk.
School Nurse
Laguna Beach Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provide health assessment, health and developmental screenings, health counseling, medication management, provider health education, parent and child health education and community resource referrals.
School Site Nurse
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided health care, first aid, emergency assistance and medication administration for preschool through 5th grade students
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Substitute School Nurse
Newport Mesa Unified School District
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed mandated health screenings, classroom health education, medication management and health assessments for preschoolers through 12th grade.
Senior Public Health Nurse
County of Orange
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce chronic illness and childhood obesity
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Hoag Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA01.2026
School Nurse Services Credential | Nursing -
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2018
Bachelor of Science | Nursing -
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2001
Skills
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Home Visits
- Case Management
- Public Health Promotion
- Project Management
- Community Relationships
- Training Initiatives
Honorsawards
- 2001. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Iota Eta Chapter
- 2001. Golden Key Honor Society
- 1996. General Omar Bradley Scholarship
Licensurecertifications
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing, 12/01 to present
- Public Health Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing, 12/01 to present
- Basic Life Support, Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association
- Clear School Nurse Services Credential, 01/2019 to present
- Certificated Lactation Education, UCSD
Onlineresume
https://www.myperfectresume.com/me/1073%2D220409102813/568
Timeline
District Nurse
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
09.2022 - Current
School District Nurse
Irvine Unified
01.2020 - 05.2022
School Nurse
Laguna Beach Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2019
School Site Nurse
Capistrano Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
Substitute School Nurse
Newport Mesa Unified School District
01.2008 - 01.2012
Senior Public Health Nurse
County of Orange
01.2002 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Hoag Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002
School Nurse Services Credential | Nursing -
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Science | Nursing -
California State University - Long Beach
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Hope International University
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