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FERN VAIL

Oswego

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse licensed in Kansas with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained RN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 8+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

USD 504
Oswego
08.2020 - Current
  • Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
  • Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
  • Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
  • Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
  • Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
  • Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
  • Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
  • Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
  • Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student health information.
  • Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
  • Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
  • Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
  • Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
  • Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
  • Changed dressings on wounds.
  • Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse

Labette Health
Parsons
06.2008 - Current
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 8-10 patients per shift.
  • Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of all ages patients.
  • Computerized charting.

Office Manager

Vail's Automotive
Oswego
03.2004 - 03.2006
  • Dispatching jobs for 3-4 auto technicians.
  • Quick Books.
  • Customer relations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Labette County High School
Altamont, KS
05.1996

Skills

  • Problem resolution capability
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Adept at prioritizing and managing deadlines
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Foley catheter insertion and removal familiarity
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Venipuncture/blood draw expert
  • Individualized healthcare plans
  • Immunization monitoring
  • Policy implementation
  • Organizational skills
  • Student health evaluation
  • Allergic reaction procedures
  • Medication administration guidelines
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Injury treatment
  • Attention-deficit disorder experience
  • First aid and CPR
  • Hearing and vision screening
  • Student health assessment
  • Minor injury treatment
  • Lice control procedures
  • Immunization record review

Certification

  • REGISTERED NURSE, ADN, 05/2008, Current
  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS), 2006, Current

Timeline

School Nurse

USD 504
08.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Labette Health
06.2008 - Current

Office Manager

Vail's Automotive
03.2004 - 03.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Labette Community College

High School Diploma -

Labette County High School

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