School Nurse- District Health Coordinator
Watchung Borough School District
Watchung, New Jersey
09.2013 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school district of 700 students and 120 faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed mandated health screening for 253 students.
- Participated in return to school medical sub committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Tracked, analyzed and implemented public health guidelines in coordination with school physician, local health official, NJ Department of Health and NJ Department of Education.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of COVID patients in challenging pandemic environment.
- Served as Watchung Borough School District primary liaison with CDRSS, local health official and assigned COVID testing vendor to monitor positive test results for students and staff.
- Coordinated vaccine clinics in conjunction with superintendent, school physician, local health official, and assigned COVID testing vendor to monitor positive test results for students and staff.
- Participated in development of school safety plans. School district CPR/AED coordinator.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
