Jill Dorman

At Hockaday I have the unique experience of being The Resident Nurse for the school's boarding program. I oversee 80 students medical records, medical needs, medications, refills, and doctor's appointments under the direction of our Health Director and School physician.

I provide a "safe space" for students who are living away from their families and these needs are physical as well as emotional.

I implemented with my Director a Flu shot clinic each year for resident students to receive their flu shots right in our Health Center downstairs from where they live.

I also implemented a policy for our older students to self-administer Vitamins by creating a system where after each parent has given and signed permission form each bottle of Vitamins is marked and initialed by the nurse so that the Dorm Mom knows this is a safe product the student is taken and that their parents have given permission.

• Work effectively with Residential staff, Dietary staff, other nurses, and parents
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance

• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.

• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
• Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful communication and student health initiatives
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
• Collaborated with Head Mistress on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
• Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to appropriate Administration and Parents
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies