Dana Kennedy
Summary
Certified school nurse with extensive experience in student health services, specializing in illness assessment, care plan development, and wellness education. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and parents to enhance student health outcomes. Recognized for strong communication skills and adaptability in diverse situations. Successfully implemented innovative health programs, significantly improving student well-being across multiple schools.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified School Nurse
Moore County Public Schools
Cameron, NC
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Administered student health assessments and screenings for various conditions.
- Collaborated with teachers to create health education programs for students.
- Oversaw medication administration and ensured accuracy of student health records.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours and events.
- Guided families in accessing community health resources and services.
- Created individualized healthcare plans addressing specific needs of students with chronic conditions.
- Trained staff on recognizing and responding to medical emergencies effectively.
- Attended professional development seminars related to nursing best practices.
- Promoted student health needs during policy discussions at school meetings.
- Conducted vision and hearing screenings for all students within the district.
- Provided first aid training to faculty members and staff.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss the impact of a student's medical condition on academic performance.
- Assisted families in applying for free or reduced-cost healthcare services.
- Assessed student's physical, mental, and emotional health needs in a timely manner.
- Developed educational materials on various health topics such as asthma management and diabetes awareness.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, North Carolina
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Triage patients efficiently in fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Monitor vital signs and patient conditions during critical care situations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options to promote understanding and compliance.
- Documented patient assessments in electronic health records to maintain accurate and comprehensive patient information.
- Assist in trauma response and stabilization of critically injured patients.
- Maintain a sterile environment while performing wound care procedures.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Health assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency care
- Crisis intervention
- First aid and CPR
- Health education
- Immunization administration
- Immunization tracking
- Diabetes management
- Epilepsy management
- Chronic disease management
- Health promotion
- Mental health support
- Substance abuse prevention
- Screening programs
- Vision and hearing screening
- Growth monitoring
- Cultural history
- Health program evaluation
- Healthcare plans
- Resource navigation
- Infection control
- Medical screening
- Student health assessment
- Scoliosis screening
- Public health principles
- Electronic health records
- Health program evaluation
- Collaboration skills
- Staff collaboration
- Professional development
- Communication skills
- Confidentiality practices
- Cultural history
- First aid and CPR
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Certified School Nurse
Moore County Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University