Kara Chambers
Roggen,Colorado
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District School Nurse
Weld County School District Re3J
07.2019 - Current
- As a district school nurse for Weld County School District Re3J, I complete and implement health care plans for students, delegate to and train health personnel within the district, and run a health room located in the district high school where I provide healthcare through assessment, intervention, and follow up as needed in the school setting
- I address the health care needs of the students (physical, mental, and emotional) to support their needs in the learning environment and provide continuity of care to the students between the healthcare provider, home, and school
- I track illness among staff and students, working in partnership with the local public health department, conduct hearing and vision screenings, and ensure immunization compliance is completed
- I am also part of an interdisciplinary special education team that develops individualized education programs for students
- I ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner for health rooms in the district and ensure all employees in the district are up to date on required health training.
Private Duty Nursing
Aveanna Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
- I provide education and support to my patients as well as the families of the children I care for and complete necessary charting.
- I administer medications, complete assessments, and provide tracheostomy care, and gastrostomy tube care and feedings, and have provided care for patients on ventilators.
- I provide enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- I monitor vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any irregularities to maintain optimal health conditions and document all patient information and care activities into an electronic health record.
School Nurse
Kids First Health Care
11.2018 - 07.2019
- As a school nurse working for Kids First Health Care, I complete health care plans, delegate health care tasks to qualified personnel, and act as a health care consultant
- I provided health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up in the school setting and address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students to support them in the learning environment.
Police Agent
Lakewood Police Department
08.2002 - 09.2011
- As a certified peace officer (police agent) for the City of Lakewood, I excelled in communication skills with the public and with my peers and superiors
- I was self-motivated and worked in an autonomous environment
- I engaged in culturally competent and ethical decision making on a daily basis
- I was a certified member of the Crisis Intervention Team providing interventions in situations where mental illness and emotional components were unique to the nature of the call for service
- I was also a Crime Scene Investigator while working in the patrol division
- As a crime scene investigator, I collected evidence from crime scenes, photographed victims and evidence of criminal acts, and documented and booked into the property department any evidence that was collected
- I was also required to testify in court when necessary.
Education
Master of Education - Health and Wellness Education
American College of Education
05.2024
BS - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
05.2018
BA - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
05.1999
Skills
- Immunization Record Review
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Health Education Promotion
- Medication Administration
- Injury Treatment
- Family Education
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Student needs assessment
- Rapport Building
- Diabetes management
- Training staff
- First Aid
- CPR/AED
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse, RN 1655772, Colorado Board of Nursing, Colorado
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 05/2024
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor, American Red Cross, 03/2026
Military Service
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, 06/2000, 06/2008, Sergeant (E-5), Animal Care Specialist, Provide veterinary care to military working dogs, horses, and privately owned animals, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Volunteer Experience
Rebels Youth Athletics, Girls Volleyball Coach, 2015, 2017
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Multi-State issued by Colorado Board of Nursing RN 165577
- BLS for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Instructor
Timeline
District School Nurse
Weld County School District Re3J
07.2019 - Current
School Nurse
Kids First Health Care
11.2018 - 07.2019
Private Duty Nursing
Aveanna Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
Police Agent
Lakewood Police Department
08.2002 - 09.2011
Master of Education - Health and Wellness Education
American College of Education
BS - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
BA - Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
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