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Heather Gildersleeve

Summary

Accomplished Pediatric RN Case Manager and Elementary School Nurse with a proven track record in chronic disease management and compassionate care. Expert in medication administration and student health evaluation, significantly improving health outcomes at USD #415 School District. Skilled in developing care plans and educating on health practices, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and patient support.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Nurse

USD #415 School District
2021.11 - Current
  • Oversees health services for school of 350 + students and faculty.
  • Serves as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Develops care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Participates in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
  • Educate students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Provide support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Assess student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Administer medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.

Pediatric RN Case Manager

Freeman Health System
2002.04 - 2021.09
  • Managed a caseload of pediatric patients from newborn to 18 years of age and coordinated care from all ordered disciplines such as physicians, rehab, and hospital professionals.
  • Performed pediatric assessments including diagnostic, preventative, and rehab nursing procedures appropriate for pediatric care and safety.
  • Provided pediatric services and specialized nursing skills in the home in accordance with physician's plan of care.
  • Administered medications, injections, tube feedings, IV therapy as ordered.
  • Delivered skilled care for patients with a variety of diagnoses such as diabetes, seizures/epilepsy, wounds, oral aversion, oxygen dependent among many others.
  • Developed and implemented the Synagis Program to help prevent RSV.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
05.1998

Skills

  • Allergy awareness
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection control measures
  • Injury Treatment
  • Student Health Evaluation
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Acute Illness Recognition

Timeline

Elementary School Nurse

USD #415 School District
2021.11 - Current

Pediatric RN Case Manager

Freeman Health System
2002.04 - 2021.09

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Heather Gildersleeve