Jennifer Phillips
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in emergency response, health education, assessment and chronic condition management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support health and safety.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
San Francisco Unified School District, New Traditions Elem
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- 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.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Actively participated in developing new strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles among children.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Changed dressings on wounds. Achieved 100% immunization compliance for over 400 previously non-compliant students through coordinated tracking and outreach.
- Conducted individualized health assessments for every student, resulting in improved student support plans and care coordination.
- Implemented a nutrition initiative that boosted cafeteria participation and supported culturally relevant meals.
- Signed over 100 students up for a local grocery assistance program providing monthly food support.
- Developed a vision care program, including student field trips to Costco using donation funds to ensure access to corrective eye-wear.
- Connected students to Medi-Cal, dental care, and reproductive health services; provided onsite support, and referrals.
- Reduced pregnancy rates on campus from 9–10 cases annually to 1–2 through education and expanded access to birth control.
- Founded a school garden to teach nutrition and supply produce to the culinary arts program, supporting farm-to-table learning.
- Provided emergency care, chronic condition management, and health education to a diverse, high-need student body.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
OR Intern
Adventist Health Hanford
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Anticipated potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
- Preserved patient dignity and privacy throughout the surgical experience by advocating for their rights as part of a holistic approach to nursing care.
- Safeguarded patients from harm by accurately identifying and verifying surgical sites, protecting against wrong-site surgeries.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients and their families.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care in the operating room.
- Conducted thorough assessments of operative sites both pre-and post-procedure, reporting any abnormal findings promptly to minimize potential complications.
- Consistently met strict regulatory requirements for safe medication administration during surgeries while adhering to facility policies regarding controlled substances management.
- Assessed patients'' physical and emotional needs preoperatively, providing education and support to alleviate anxiety.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1997
Skills
- Emergency response
- Disease prevention
- Community outreach
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Concise written communication
- Crisis management
- Analytical decision-making
- Analytical problem-solving
- Postoperative care
- Preoperative assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic life support
- Patient safety
- Patient communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient education
- Patient charting
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy
- Chart updating
- Patient evaluations
- Patient needs assessment
Affiliations
- I am a gallery Abstract artist with 15 years experience selling and exhibiting my artwork.
- I am an avid runner.
Accomplishments
- I raised two children both receiving full academic and sport scholarships to Stanford and UCLA, both recently graduated in Computer Science and Human Biology, and were captains on their sport teams throughout college.
Certification
- BLS/CPR
- OR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Nurse
San Francisco Unified School District, New Traditions Elem
08.2024 - Current
OR Intern
Adventist Health Hanford
02.2018 - 10.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Fresno City College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University Long Beach
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