Elizabeth Krall
Hurricane,WV
Summary
Professional healthcare professional with strong background in supporting student health and well-being. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with educational staff and adapt to evolving needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes for students. Expertise in clinical care, health education, and emergency response, combined with compassionate approach and reliable performance under pressure. Known for excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and focus on achieving results in school setting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified School Nurse
Putnam County Board of Education
08.2002 - Current
- Supported academic success by providing timely medical assessments, interventions, and referrals for students in need.
- Coordinated vision, hearing, dental screenings annually ensuring timely detection and referral of potential conditions impacting educational performance.
- Strengthened partnerships between school, families, and community resources to address diverse student health needs effectively.
- Participated in IEP and 504 plan meetings, offering valuable input on accommodations necessary for student success within the school setting.
- Increased staff awareness of student health issues through regular communication and staff trainings.
Registered Nurse
Thomas Memeorial Hospital
05.2000 - 09.2010
- Worked per diem from August 2002 until September 2010 after accepting the school nurse position with Putnam County.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2000
Skills
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Nutrition counseling
- Health promotion
- Mental health support
- Emergency care
- Special needs care
- Diabetes management
- Health education
- Confidentiality practices
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - West Virginia (WV) State Board of Nursing.
- Certified School Nurse - WV Department of Education
- Nationally Certified School Nurse - National Board for Certification of School Nurses
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor
- Stop the Bleed
Leadership & Community Involvement
- Lead Nurse for Putnam County Schools
- Active Member of the West Virginia Council of School Nurses
- Member of the National Association of School Nurses and West Virginia Association of School Nurses
- Member of the American Nurses Association and the West Virginia Nurses Association
Timeline
Certified School Nurse
Putnam County Board of Education
08.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thomas Memeorial Hospital
05.2000 - 09.2010
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - West Virginia (WV) State Board of Nursing.
- Certified School Nurse - WV Department of Education
- Nationally Certified School Nurse - National Board for Certification of School Nurses
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor
- Stop the Bleed
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marshall University
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