Jamie Fruge
Lincoln,Illinois
Summary
Talented professional brings strong background in critical care. Confident in overseeing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and difficult recoveries. Caring in partnering with loved ones and support staff to deliver exceptional care to each patient. Proactive school nurse dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and comprehensive care plans. Responsible team player with several-year background promoting healthy lifestyles among young children. Expertise in monitoring health of medically fragile and handicapped students and providing first aid. Recognized for compassionate, helpful demeanor and strong communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Lincoln Elementary Schools District #27
Lincoln, Illinois
10.2008 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Registered Nurse
Saint John's Hospital
Springfield, Illinois
06.2001 - 10.2010
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Johns School of Nursing
05-2001
Associate of Arts -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-1998
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control measures
- Student health assessment
- HIPAA requirements
- Injury treatment
- Medication administration
- Decision-making
- Hearing and vision screening
- Immunization protocols
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Problem-solving
- Epipen administration
- Lice control procedures
- First aid and CPR
- Communication
- Intravenous therapy
- ECG
- Family support
- End-of-life care
Contact
Jamie Leigh Fruge
217-737-9516
jamieleighfruge@yahoo.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Nurse
Lincoln Elementary Schools District #27
10.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint John's Hospital
06.2001 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Johns School of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
Parkland College
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