Gina Vitzthum, RN, MS, ACNP

Objectives of this role Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare to students and staff in the case of injury or acute illness
• Ensure a safe school environment for children that complies with national and local health laws
• Promote an optimal level of wellness among students and staff
• Educate students, parents, and faculty on healthy habits and the importance of maintaining proper hygiene
• Consult with parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding student care
• Develop and implement health plans for students with specific health needs
• Perform routine hearing, visual, growth, and other
• Administer medication, take temperatures, bandage wounds, and carry out other healthcare procedures
• Provide referrals for students to pediatricians and other health specialists, when necessary
• Keep track of students’ medical histories and other paperwork, including vaccination records
• Developed and implemented school health management protocols and procedures, for both routine and emergency situations for students and staff

• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for acutely ill patients.

• Facilitated seamless transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating multidisciplinary efforts during discharge planning processes.
• Optimized patient recovery by developing targeted treatment strategies based on individual medical conditions and needs.
• Managed complex caseloads, ensuring proper prioritization and efficient allocation of resources.
• Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurse practitioners, fostering professional growth and development while sharing expertise in acute care nursing practice.
• Proactively identified potential complications within the ICU environment through keen observation skills and prompt communication with healthcare team.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for acutely ill patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing expert acute care nursing interventions and timely responses to critical situations.

• Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, diagnosing, and implementing appropriate interventions for critically ill patients.
• Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
• Provided compassionate care to patients and families during end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and support.
• Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
• Advocated for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
• Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice within the critical care setting.
• Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until transfer to higher levels of care if necessary.
• Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth and development through attendance at conferences, workshops, and participation in certification programs relevant to adult critical care nursing.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.