Dorene Creaney
Registered Nurse | Educator
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Integrity-driven and compassionate Registered Nurse/Educator with a Master's in Nursing/Master's in Education and 15+ years of success working with diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic populations. Detail-oriented team player utilizes strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to thrive in challenging environments. Managed teams up to 11 members and oversaw the provisioning of high-quality care to patients. Hardworking and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
10.2022 - Current
- Utilize lectures, discussions, technological equipment, demonstrations, and hands-on application to increase student learning and classroom success.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Improve student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Define and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
COVID-19 SWABBING/TESTING SUPERVISOR
Chesapeake Medical Staffing
Baltimore, MD
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Oversaw staff members’ (2-4 per site) conducting of rapid antigen COVID-19 testing for 1000+ students in Baltimore City Public Schools.
- Self-motivated to handle, store, and package 1,000+ potentially contaminated samples weekly to prevent compromise until shipment and testing at laboratory accurately and on time with little direct supervision.
- Reported test results according to established protocols and mandates and followed up with schools to determine next steps (PCR testing, communicating with/educating families and staff and ensuring results were entered into database) to ensure accurate contract tracing within the system.
- Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process and protected individual confidentiality as outlined by local, state, and federal mandates.
SCHOOL NURSE
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Delivered comprehensive school health services program for school of 450+ students and faculty.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed, implemented, evaluated, and updated individualized care plans and safety plans for 50+ students with chronic health conditions (diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, seizure disorders).
- Managed COVID-19 testing for school community (maintained and ordered test supplies and personal protective equipment, followed quality assurance protocols, conducted COVID testing, contact tracing, and performed follow-up communication with appropriate stakeholders).
- Educated and provided yearly training to 50+ staff members on emergency responses, COVID-19, CPR/automatic external defibrillator (AED), blood borne pathogens, choking, asthma, life-threatening allergies, administering Epi-Pens, diabetes, seizure disorders, nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention to create and foster a climate of health and well-being in the school community.
SCHOOL BASED HEALTH NURSE
Baltimore Medical System
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily school-based health center’s operations, including delegation to three Medical Assistants, medical supply ordering/inventory management, delivering high-quality care and support to culturally diverse population of 950+ students and faculty, and making referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Coordinated health matters between school, home, healthcare professionals, and other community agencies to develop and implement individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions (asthma, seizures, diabetes, cardiac disorders, ADHD, life-threatening allergies, and sexual health/family planning).
- Acted as health advocate during Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, and Student Success Team (SST) meetings.
- Maintained school's federally funded Vaccine for Children (VFC) program (inventory, ordering, stock rotation, receiving shipments of vaccines including proper handling/storage, mandatory temperature monitoring/documentation of shift temperatures along with upkeep of data for required three year time period) and administered vaccinations as ordered by school-based health Nurse Practitioner and per Baltimore Medical Systems' and Vaccines for Children programs' policies.
CLINICAL NURSE II
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Organized, managed, and delivered exceptional care daily for 4-5 patients (ranging from premature infants/newborns through early adulthood) for a wide range of acute/chronic conditions within oncology, hematology, orthopedics, ear/nose/throat, nephrology, endocrinology, urology, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, and psychology from admission/transfer through discharge.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities to strategically meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of 23+ students.
- Cultivated a dynamic learning environment by implementing diverse classroom and real-world experiences to support intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and growth of each student.
- Tracked student progress, updated records, and developed strong partnerships with other teachers, parents, administrators, teacher assistants, and community members to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files and learning management system.
LEAD PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Supervised and supported teachers' instructional planning and delivery to provide objective feedback and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 09.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Education - Urban and Diverse Learners
Goucher College
Towson 09.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA 09.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Continuous Professional Improvementundefined
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse | 2018 - present | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Work Availability
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Timeline
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Baltimore City Community College
10.2022 - Current
COVID-19 SWABBING/TESTING SUPERVISOR
Chesapeake Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 07.2022
SCHOOL NURSE
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2020 - 10.2021
SCHOOL BASED HEALTH NURSE
Baltimore Medical System
01.2019 - 08.2020
CLINICAL NURSE II
University of Maryland Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland - Baltimore
09.2014 - 05.2016
PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2010 - 06.2013
LEAD PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Urban and Diverse Learners
Goucher College
09.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
The University of The Arts
09.1998 - 05.2002
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