Jodi Gwirtz
Brunswick,OH
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in pediatrics. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and leading an effective team. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing and leadership skills in school setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse RN Oversight/ Substitute School Nurse
PSI Affiliates
08.2022 - Current
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, seizure management, and other health-related topics.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision and hearing.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Performed triage on incoming students and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Assistant Nurse Manager
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
09.2014 - Current
- Currently manage 54 direct reports in the RN Clinical float pool. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring applicants, onboarding, time keeping and evaluations.
- Create work schedules for float pool nurses to ensure hospital coverage.
- Perform real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Verify unit remains up-to-date and compliant with Joint Commission laws and regulations.
- Investigate and independently resolve complaints from staff and patients.
- Develop strategies to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues.
- Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promote professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Clinical Nurse Educator
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2014
- Developed continuing education programs for division nurses.
- Identified and implemented process improvements in nursing workflow on division.
- Coached underperforming nurses to help improve performance.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Directly cared for patients to maintain competency on clinical techniques.
- Developed and taught classes for newly hired Registered Nurses.
Registered Nurse
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
07.2001 - 10.2008
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses on a 31 bed medical surgical pediatric unit specializing in gastroenterology and endocrinology patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize patient care and experience.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment therapies, disease process and management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Charge nurse duties included placement of new patients, shift assignments, and complaint resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2001
Skills
- Pediatric Acute Care Experience
- Record Keeping
- Diabetes Management
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Clinical Staff Management
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Immunization Record Review
Certification
RN Ohio License RN.295926 exp. 10/31/2025
Certified Pediatric Nurse exp. 2/28/2025
AHA BLS Provider exp. 5/31/2026
Timeline
School Nurse RN Oversight/ Substitute School Nurse
PSI Affiliates
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
07.2001 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowling Green State University