Experienced nursing professional in an educational setting that promotes the well being of students and staff. I have a variety of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Experience in promoting health wellness thru my past experience of working in schools performing health screenings, mental assessments on students, educating and teaching staff of prevention of disease and illness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Kansas City School District
Kansas City, MO
09.2006 - Current
Organized and collaborated with local health officials from Clay County Health Department to promote the vaccination of students and prevention of illness.
Retrieve immunizations from Mo Dept Health Senior Services Show Me Vax Data system, and monitor and evaluate records, entering data into students electronic health record system.
Maintained confidential student medical records according to HIPAA standards.
Collaborate with local agencies such as Lions Club, local churches, health department, Miles of Smiles, food pantries, Gladstone Community Center to promote wellness for students and staff.
Performed vision and hearing tests on students.
Develop, implement, and evaluate health care plans for students with health needs.
Case manager for students with 504 plans under the Section 504 Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
District representative and liaison of my health services department, student assistance team member of Staley High School, Empower Education committee.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with students, staff, parents.
Provide patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Counsel students providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO
05-2000
Skills
Quantitative analysis of existing health records, surveys, epidemiology studies, trends, objective views of health conditions Assess challenges with qualitative data, such as barriers accessing health care
Health advocate and promoter of wellness programs such as hosting immunization clinics, facilitator with blood drives, volunteer at health promotion activities with Gladstone community center
Promote wellness among teenage population distributing education materials to students in regards to vaping, cyber-bullying, drug prevention
Educate staff with health conditions such as diabetes, allergies, weight control, stop the bleed program
Resource nurse and mentor to new hire nurses in district
Certification
Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri (2000)
Accomplishments
North Kansas City School District Culture of Excellence Award (2022)
North Kansas City School District Honor Cadre (2022)
Nationally Certified School Nurse (03/2024)
WGU Excellence Award for Essentials of Advanced Nursing Practice
American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR/AED
"Stop the Bleed" Program Instructor 08/2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Kansas City School District
09.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at North Kansas City School District6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at North Kansas City School District
Director of Clinical Operations at NKC Health (Formerly North Kansas City Hospital)Director of Clinical Operations at NKC Health (Formerly North Kansas City Hospital)