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
11.2021 - 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
04.2002 - 09.2021
- 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.
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05.1998
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
11.2021 - Current
Pediatric RN Case Manager
Freeman Health System
04.2002 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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