Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Ivey Commer

Philadelphia,MS

Summary

Conscientious School Nurse with an aptitude for coordinating parents, faculty, and healthcare professionals to ensure a complete system of care for students. Educated in public health and familiar with health and safety compliance. Offering 8 years of experience and outstanding administrative skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Choctaw Tribal Schools
Philadelphia, MS
02.2019 - Current
  • Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
  • Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
  • Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
  • Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
  • Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student health information.
  • Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
  • Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
  • Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
  • Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
  • Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Performed routine inspections of the school premises to identify any potential hazards or risks to student safety.
  • Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff members.
  • Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
  • Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
  • Attended professional development conferences related to pediatric nursing topics.
  • Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
  • Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
  • Actively participated in developing new strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles among children.
  • Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
  • Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
  • Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
  • Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Specialty Clinic Nurse

Choctaw Health Center
Choctaw, MS
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Scheduled Appointments for Patients with various specialites based on Acuity and patient need.
  • Communicated with patients regarding Specialist Appts and importance of keeping the appointments. Communicated via phone calls and mailed letters to individual patients.
  • Collaborated with CHC Provider's to ensure appropriate referral process was completed and Acuity of each individual patient reviewed. Referrals completed as needed to ensure appropriate needs of patient were met.
  • Collaborated with Outside Specialist to schedule each clinic, made schedule changes as necessary and confirmed appointments.
  • Ensured all diagnostic testing/radiology and blood work was completed prior to patients specialist appointment.
  • Scheduled outside procedures, testing, etc for patients and completed referrals per specialist request.
  • Managed Clinic flow of each Specialist. Provided patient care including: Vital signs, Medication Reconciliation, obtaining history, focused physical assessment, review of labs and radiology, scheduling follow-ups, procedures, Prescription management, and education.

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
  • Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
  • Administered medications safely within scope of practice according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Monitored for changes in patient status and responded appropriately per hospital protocols.
  • Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
  • Managed time efficiently while providing high quality patient care.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by assessing responses to treatment modalities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing

East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
05-2016

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central High School
Philadelphia, MS
05-2013

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Acute Illness Recognition
  • Program Development
  • Medication Administration
  • Health Program Evaluation
  • Infection Control
  • Communication abilities
  • Patient Assessments
  • Chronic Disease Management

Accomplishments

  • SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR AWARD (2021-2022)
  • Appointed as Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) for Tucker Elementary School to oversee Safety needs within the school are met and prepared for annual inspections conducted by the BIE and BIA.
  • Member of National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and Mississippi School Nurses Association (MSNA). (2019-current)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- (2016-present) Renewed every 2 years.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)-( 2016-2024)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- (2016-2023)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)- (2017-2021)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School Nurse

Choctaw Tribal Schools
02.2019 - Current

Specialty Clinic Nurse

Choctaw Health Center
02.2017 - 02.2019

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

North Mississippi Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing

East Central Community College

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central High School

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