Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
NYSASN School Nurse of the Year 2020
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Jennifer S. Johnson

Jennifer S. Johnson

Ellington,New York

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with strong clinical skills and focus on child and adolescent care. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in health assessments, emergency response, and patient education, combined with compassionate approach and strong communication abilities. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery in the educational setting.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered School Nurse

Silver Creek Central School District
08.2014 - Current
  • District Wellness Coordinator, CPR/AED Instructor, New York State Association of School Nurses (NYSASN) Board of Directors, District AED Coordinator, Exposure Control/Universal Precautions Coordinator of the district, Safety Committee. District COVID Testing and Contact Tracing Coordinator, Responsible for maintaining the health and wellness of students UPK - 12, including immunization compliance, daily first aid, emergency care, medication administration, vision, hearing, and other screenings. Supervisor of three LPN’s. Unified Basketball Coach

Town Justice

Ellington
01.2012 - 12.2019
  • Presides in civil disputes, small claims cases, hears trials on parking and traffic violations and misdemeanor criminal cases, and arraigns and sets bail for those arrested. Also performs marriages and issues orders of protection.

Assistant Director of College Health Services

Jamestown Community College
11.2010 - 08.2014
  • Provided clinical nursing services to students and employees. Was responsible for the implementation of a variety of health-related services and programs of the Jamestown Campus Health Center. Tobacco-Free Committee Chairman; responsible for writing and implementing new policy after extensive on-campus research. Provided educational seminars on health-related/wellness issues. Assisted with implementing New York State Right to Know and Federal Hazard Communication laws, Blood-borne Pathogen/Exposure Control Plans, Tuberculosis Control and Chemical Hygiene Plans.

Preschool Municipal Representative and Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Chautauqua County Health Department
10.2009 - 11.2010
  • Member of CPSE (ages 3-5) reviewed evaluation material prior to CPSE meetings to determine eligibility and acted as a resource to school districts regarding Section 4410 of the Education Law and Part 200 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Early Intervention Coordinator (birth-3yrs) appointed providers for eligible children and safeguarding child and family rights under the Early Intervention Program.

Jail Nurse Supervisor

Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department
12.2007 - 10.2009
  • Supervision of two other staff registered nurses. Responsible for the health and wellness of over 250 inmates at a time, emergency situations, sick call, wound assessment, mental health intervention, outside medical evaluations and all other aspects of living as the inmates are housed at the facility for up to two years. Initiated policy and procedure documentation in regards to TB screening and treatment, general inmate care, medication disposal, medication administration, AED use.

Lead Poison Prevention Nurse

Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Duties included STD and Immunization Clinics at the three Health Department sites. Supervision of Animal Rabies Clinics for Chautauqua County. Responsible for monitoring lead levels of all children in Chautauqua County including mandated screening, home visits as needed and treatment. Participated in reporting to New York State statistics for grant requirements and writing goals to maintain grant funds.

Registered School Nurse

Maple Grove Jr./Sr. High School
08.1998 - 06.2006
  • Bemus Point Central School District- Senior Class Advisor, Wellness Team Leader, SADD Advisor, Student Study Team Chairperson, District AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Coordinator, Exposure Control/Universal Precautions Coordinator of the district. Responsible for maintaining the health and wellness of students including immunization compliance, daily first aid, emergency care, medication administration, vision, hearing, and other misc. screenings.

Staff nurse

Tri County Family Medicine
06.1999 - 08.2002
  • Computerized charting, administered medications ie; immunizations, allergy injections, preps for various procedures (removals, hylagan injections, vasectomy’s, suturing, etc.), collaborated between physicians and patients. Large practice with over 100 nurse calls daily and over 6000 patients.

Charge nurse, Assigned Supervisor

Heritage Park Health Care Center
03.1997 - 08.1998
  • Responsible for care of 50 residents; all medications, treatments, and charting. Corresponded with doctors when need arose. Direct supervision of nursing assistants. Was an active member of the Safety and Wellness and Quality Assurance Committee.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program

Empire State College
12.2013

Emergency Medical Technician Program (EMT)

Jamestown Community College
12.2010

Forensic Nurse Training and Certification

Kaplan University
12.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jamestown Community College
05.1997

Regents Diploma - Math, Science, and French

Pine Valley Central School District
06.1995

Skills

  • Proficient in task management
  • Crisis management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Efficient learning ability
  • Cultural awareness
  • Immunization record review
  • Health screening

Certification

CPR/AED

NYSASN School Nurse of the Year 2020

New York State School Nurse Association award for School Nurse of the Year in 2020. 

Timeline

Registered School Nurse

Silver Creek Central School District
08.2014 - Current

Town Justice

Ellington
01.2012 - 12.2019

Assistant Director of College Health Services

Jamestown Community College
11.2010 - 08.2014

Preschool Municipal Representative and Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Chautauqua County Health Department
10.2009 - 11.2010

Jail Nurse Supervisor

Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department
12.2007 - 10.2009

Lead Poison Prevention Nurse

Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services
01.2007 - 12.2007

Staff nurse

Tri County Family Medicine
06.1999 - 08.2002

Registered School Nurse

Maple Grove Jr./Sr. High School
08.1998 - 06.2006

Charge nurse, Assigned Supervisor

Heritage Park Health Care Center
03.1997 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program

Empire State College

Emergency Medical Technician Program (EMT)

Jamestown Community College

Forensic Nurse Training and Certification

Kaplan University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jamestown Community College

Regents Diploma - Math, Science, and French

Pine Valley Central School District
Jennifer S. Johnson