Courtney Runyon MSN, RN
Newport,MI
Summary
As a nurse and a teacher, I have 13 years of experience crafting my art in regards to my nursing skills, research skills, compassion to teach students with multiple learning styles, and conforming myself to be a highly qualified enthusiastic nurse and teacher. My goal is to share my passion for the nursing profession and my passion of teaching to reach every student and help them strive to be their best self.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Taylor School District
09.2016 - Current
- Worked with doctors and families to Develop individualized health care plans for students with medical needs
- Educated and trained staff on health care plans for students
- Taught them how to recognize signs and symptoms of students' diagnosis, rescue medications, documentation, follow-up, etc
- Educated and trained staff on medication administration and the importance of maintaining the 5 Rights before administering medication to any student (inhalers, epi-pens, anti-seizure medications, tube feeds, etc.)
- Ran mock codes at each building for emergency response teams
- Taught CPR and First Aid throughout the district yearly
- Provide care to students with physical disabilities and severe health impairments (cerebral palsy, spina bifida, tracheostomy, muscular dystrophy, severe seizure disorders, etc.)
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for necessary life-skills such as: self-care, hygiene, nutrition, and exercise
- Coordinated with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other district personnel to maintain physician orders and encourage independence
- Monitored healthcare team and maintained records regarding compliance with education, training and proper technique of care including medication administration, catheterization, tube feeds, surface to surface transfers, and appropriate care documentation according to district policy
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA & FERPA laws and prevent information breaches
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Medicaid billing according state of Michigan guidelines for school districts
Labor & Delivery staff nurse
Beaumont Hospital Dearborn
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Preceptor & Mentor for new staff members that join L&D with various levels of experience in healthcare
- Facilitate teaching of electronic fetal monitoring skills including recognizing a normal fetal heart rate versus compromised fetal heart rates and correlating nursing interventions (POISE)
- Encourage independence and confidence in abilities to maintain quick responsiveness to patient needs and predicting possible complications before occurring; high-risk maternal and fetal complications are including but not limited to: pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage and DIC, preterm labor, diabetes, post-anesthesia care, fetal anomalies, and newborn complications requiring resuscitation and collaboration with NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) team, fetal demise & loss
- Perform skills evaluations and check-offs while providing necessary feedback and improvement plans using daily and weekly evaluation forms; provides clear understanding of the progress and expectations to the orientee, unit educator, and management
- Provide care to low and high risk women of ethnically and culturally diverse populations; coordinates and communicates with medical staff in patient care about medical conditions, treatment, progress, and pertinent information relevant to the care of the maternal & fetal status
- Participates in all areas within Labor & Delivery: Triage, Labor/Delivery/Recovery, OR Circulation, Transition of the newborn/Second circulator, Antepartum, Scrub technician
Medical Surgical unit with Telemetry staff nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital Monroe
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Use the nursing process to care for patients with chronic or acute illnesses, hospice, cardiac, tracheostomy, post op, psych, etc
- Telemetry nurse; collaborate with other health professionals, monitor patients cardiac condition and vitals, read EKG strips, administer medications
- Prioritize patient care and work with other health professionals to provide excellent care
- Pulled to cardiac unit when patient load was low
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
08.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
08.2017
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Science and Language Arts middle school
Eastern Michigan University
05.2005
Prerequisite courses -
Henry Ford Community College
08.2000
Skills
- Office 365
- Google Meets
- YouTube
- Medication Administration
- Teaching techniques
- Evidence based practices
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Accessibility
- Internal drive
- Patient Assessments
- Communication abilities
- Student needs assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Family Education
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Instructor
- Michigan Professional School Nurse
References
- Michelle McCalister, RN-Taylor School District Nurse, (734) 812-6448
- Michael Mageli, RN-University of Michigan Nurse, (313) 282-0151
- Patricia Kruzak, Taylor School District Secretary, (313) 623-9115
- Shannon Hasper, MSN, RN-Henry Ford College faculty, (734) 231-5660
- Suzie Sweet, Taylor School District Principal, (517) 748-0290
Timeline
School Nurse
Taylor School District
09.2016 - Current
Labor & Delivery staff nurse
Beaumont Hospital Dearborn
06.2014 - 01.2019
Medical Surgical unit with Telemetry staff nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital Monroe
06.2013 - 06.2014
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Science and Language Arts middle school
Eastern Michigan University
Prerequisite courses -
Henry Ford Community College
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Instructor
- Michigan Professional School Nurse
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