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Dena Allen

Wyckoff,NJ

Summary

I have spent over 25 years developing a wide skill base in the nursing profession. During the last 8 years, I have been the Certified School Nurse in the Elementary School in the North Haledon Public School District. In this role, I assisted students with minor injuries and illnesses. I worked with students to attain and maintain an optimum health status so that they may receive maximum benefit from their educational experience. A professional healthcare provider with a strong background in supporting student health and well-being. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with academic staff and adapt to evolving needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes for students. Expertise in clinical care, health education, and emergency response, combined with a compassionate approach and reliable performance under pressure. Known for excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and focus on achieving results in the school setting.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified School Nurse

North Haledon School District
05.2016 - Current
  • Provide and document nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
  • Providing yearly health screenings, including hearing, and vision screenings
  • Knowledge of childhood growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues, and wellness education
  • Provides staff and delegates with updated information on health issues through in-services
  • Implements the nursing process to develop individualized health care plans for students with special health concerns
  • Emergency management and care
  • Medication Administration
  • Oversaw health services for Memorial School of approximately 400 students and faculty.

Leave Replacement/Substitute Nurse

Franklin Lakes School District
10.2015 - 04.2016

Complete immunization audit in cooperation with Bergen County Health Department, for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students

  • Attend and participate in I&RS and IEP meetings
  • Vision/Hearing Screenings, Heights/Weights/BP checks
  • Provide Continuous Glucose Monitoring and management of Diabetic students
  • Administer prescribed daily and as-needed medication for students
  • Instruct Para-Educator in diabetic management for Diabetic students
  • Improved student health outcomes by providing thorough assessments and administering appropriate treatments.
  • Established positive relationships with external healthcare providers, facilitating seamless coordination of care for students when needed.
  • Responded effectively to diverse medical scenarios ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies, administering appropriate interventions under pressure.
  • Assisted in maintaining a well-stocked and organized clinic, ensuring prompt access to necessary supplies during emergencies.

Substitute Nurse

Wyckoff Public School District
09.2014 - 04.2016
    • Provide Emergency care to students and staff
    • Provide specialized and specific health care services under each student's individual health care needs as determined by a physician
    • Administer medication as required
    • Complete and maintain documentation of first-aid and administration of medication as required

Registered Nurse

Dr. Carolyn Mudry
12.2010 - 04.2016
    • Provide patient care by administering treatment and medications, performing diagnostic tests and arranging patient follow-up; and record patients' medical histories and symptoms
    • Job duties include patient assessment, analyzing laboratory reports, executing medical regimens, patient health counseling and instruction, phone triage, and operating medical equipment
    • Coordinate care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals

Home Health RN

Valley Home Care
02.2000 - 01.2004
  • Perform admissions and other oasis time points and revisits for clients requiring skilled nursing and fulfills the needs of patients in a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements
  • Respond effectively to new and changing working environments
  • To bear the responsibility and accountability for the nursing care that the patient receives while receiving services from Valley Home Care, Inc

Critical Care RN

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment
  • Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly
  • Administering intravenous fluids and medications, Assisting physicians in performing procedures, and administering intravenous fluids and medications

Critical Care RN

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
06.1995 - 12.1996

Staff RN Medical Surgical Unit

Columbia Memorial Hospital
06.1994 - 05.1995

Education

Master's of Education in School Nursing - Education/School Nursing

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
12.2022

Certified School Nurse Certification - School Nursing

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NY
05.1994

Skills

  • Individualized healthcare plans
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Health Promotion
  • Mental Health Support
  • Emergency Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Health Education
  • Allergy management
  • Epilepsy management
  • Vision and Hearing Screening
  • Immunization Tracking
  • Communication abilities

Affiliations

  • Phi Lambda Theta
  • National Association of School Nurses
  • New Jersey States School Nurses
  • Passaic County School Nurses

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, #26NR08604700
  • New Jersey Instruction School Nurse Certificate, #1100819
  • Instructor for Stop the Bleed
  • Health Provider CPR and AED certified, 10/2023 - 10/2025

Timeline

Certified School Nurse

North Haledon School District
05.2016 - Current

Leave Replacement/Substitute Nurse

Franklin Lakes School District
10.2015 - 04.2016

Substitute Nurse

Wyckoff Public School District
09.2014 - 04.2016

Registered Nurse

Dr. Carolyn Mudry
12.2010 - 04.2016

Home Health RN

Valley Home Care
02.2000 - 01.2004

Critical Care RN

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2000

Critical Care RN

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
06.1995 - 12.1996

Staff RN Medical Surgical Unit

Columbia Memorial Hospital
06.1994 - 05.1995

Master's of Education in School Nursing - Education/School Nursing

William Paterson University

Certified School Nurse Certification - School Nursing

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Utica College of Syracuse University
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