Heather Tabaka
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Professional with strong background in providing compassionate and effective healthcare within educational settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency response. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic situations to ensure student health and safety. Recognized for strong communication skills, reliability, and patient-focused approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN School Nurse
Kairos Academies
01.2025 - Current
- Successfully managed complex cases requiring multi-disciplinary intervention, ensuring optimal outcomes for students.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by addressing underlying health issues through early intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to accommodate students'' special needs and promote a healthy learning environment.
- Enhanced school-wide awareness of allergy management by conducting informative workshops and providing comprehensive educational materials.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all students, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Delivered relevant training sessions to faculty and staff on topics such as first aid, CPR, and common childhood illnesses.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for parents seeking guidance on their child''s immunization status or other pertinent health information.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Oversaw health services for school of 400 plus students and faculty.
LPN School Nurse
Jennings School District
08.2014 - 01.2025
- Promoted a positive school culture by fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff regarding health-related matters.
- Prioritized student mental health by offering counseling support services in collaboration with qualified professionals when needed.
- Coordinated with community resources to enhance the quality of healthcare services available to students in need.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Oversaw health services for school of 500 plus students and faculty.
- Getting the Jr. High into compliance with the State of Missouri vaccinations.
LPN Office Nurse
Slucare Department of Pulmonology
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
SSD Applied Technologies
Chesterfield, MO05-1997
Skills
- Hearing and vision screening
- Physical examination
- Effective parent communication
- Mental health support
- Special needs care
- Allergy management
- Chronic disease management
- School policy compliance
- Immunization management
- Immunization record review
- Decision-making
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Epipen administration
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
Kairos Academies
01.2025 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Jennings School District
08.2014 - 01.2025
LPN Office Nurse
Slucare Department of Pulmonology
03.2013 - 08.2014
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
SSD Applied Technologies
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