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Gail Mai
ANCHORAGE,AK
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in office nursing, delivering high standards of patient care. Known for collaborative teamwork and ability to adapt to changing healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring reliable and consistent support for medical team.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
02.2018 - Current
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, identifying student needs for intervention.
- Developed individualized health plans in collaboration with parents and educators.
- Educated students on health topics, promoting wellness and preventative care strategies.
- Collaborated with school staff to manage chronic health conditions and facilitate accommodations.
- Led training sessions for staff on health protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Implemented initiatives to improve student health outcomes, enhancing overall school environment.
- Performed accurate documentation of student assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to student and staff, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing student and staff needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- 'Managed approximately 20 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from staff and parents.
Nurse
The Children's Clinic
Anchorage, AK
03.1999 - 03.2012
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- As triage nurse answered phones, followed protocol guidelines, provided nursing advice. Scheduled patients after prioritizing their needs.
- Built and maintained physician schedules.
- As clinic nurse worked with physicians to care for patients to include education, vaccines, treatments and scheduling any appointments as needed.
US Military
Army
01.1982 - 03.1991
- Demonstrated self-motivation in completing tasks without supervision.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS05-1995
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Electronic health records management
- Patient workflow management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Scheduling
- Proficient in telephone interactions
Interests
Timeline
Nurse
Anchorage School District
02.2018 - Current
Nurse
The Children's Clinic
03.1999 - 03.2012
US Military
Army
01.1982 - 03.1991
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
East Mississippi Community College