Gail Stryker

• Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
• Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
• Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
• Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.

Assisted in the determination of eligibility of two year old children for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Home/Hospital visits to provide medical assessments and parent interviews, obtained and reviewed all medical documentation from providers

Developed nursing assessment reports with nursing recommendations for school nurses to implement in the school setting

Present health findings and implications for care in the school setting at IEP meetings held at different Early Intervention sites across the city of Boston

Case Management included consulting with various medical providers involved in child's care, educated and supported parents throughout process, consulted with school nurses to ensure for a smooth transition into school, down loaded my nursing assessment reports onto SNAP program (EMR data base for school nurses in Boston

Ensured regulatory compliance with all State and Federal laws related to Special Education

Provided health assessments, screenings, health education, medication management, social emotional support dealing with adolescent issues, i.e.,(teen pregnancy, depression, suicide ideation, alcohol/drug abuse and adjustment issues)

Built community partnerships with neighboring hospitals and youth organizations for referrals of student body numbering over 700

First School Nurse in the city of Boston to receive the Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Service

Chosen as the Commencement Keynote Speaker

for Northeastern University's School of Nursing Convocation Ceremony

Recipient of the Clara Barton Service for Humanity Award for Community Nursing Leadership, Emmanuel College Department of Nursing

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.