Kalena Nakamura
Waimanalo,HI
Summary
Enthusiastic healthcare professional with valuable experience in school health services, prepared to make a meaningful contribution to student well-being. Strong background in health assessment, emergency response, and record maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and upholding high standards. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, empathy, and unwavering reliability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Health Assistant
Theodore Roosevelt High School
10.2022 - Current
- Provided first aid and emergency care for students, ensuring prompt and appropriate response to incidents.
- Maintained accurate medical records of students, and efficiently input records into Infinite Campus database.
- Served as liaison between families, healthcare providers, and school personnel, ensuring streamlined approach to addressing student health issues.
- Implemented effective strategies for managing medication administration within school setting, adhering strictly to established protocols.
- Streamlined communication processes between various stakeholders involved in student wellness efforts by establishing clear guidelines and expectations regarding information sharing.
- Organized immunization clinics, increasing vaccination rates among the student population.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s health concerns, fostering strong relationships between the school and families.
- Collaborated with school nurses and staff to develop comprehensive health plans for students with chronic illnesses or special needs.
School Health Assistant
Royal School
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Provided first aid/emergency care to students
- Administered approved daily and/or emergency medications to students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, Department of Health, and Public Health Nurses on behalf of students.
- Used Infinite Campus and Health Office Anywhere software to document health room activities.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Planned and implemented school events and clinics to provide health education, and health care.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and maintain student health confidentiality.
- Organized and maintained student health records and information.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and school health assistant workshops.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to students and staff.
- Covered for front desk associate for daily breaks and planned and unplanned absences.
- Maintained daily attendance record of students in school. And entered data using Infinite Campus software.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management- Environmental Science
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH2024
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
Kailua, HI06.2005
Skills
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- First aid proficiency
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication administration
Timeline
School Health Assistant
Theodore Roosevelt High School
10.2022 - Current
School Health Assistant
Royal School
07.2014 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Business Management- Environmental Science
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
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