Katharine Wheatley
Kennedale
Summary
Highly qualified School Nurse offering 15 years of experience providing care to students age 3 to 13 in the education system. Skilled in coordinating faculty, families, and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Kennedale ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with educators and parents to promote student wellness and address health-related barriers to learning.
- Maintained accurate health records using electronic medical systems, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility of information.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
School Nurse
Arlington ISD
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Maintain health records, notify families about district/state policies and missing vaccines
- Conduct health screenings, provide referrals with resources
- Utilize assessments, interventions, and health education to keep students in a healthy learning environment
- Administer basic wound care, skilled nursing procedures, and medication administration as indicated
- Create individualized health plans, collaborate with other disciplines, providing accommodations in the school setting
- Administered first aid and medication to students, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions, enhancing care coordination.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, identifying needs for follow-up care and interventions.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures and health protocols, improving overall safety preparedness.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Home Care
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Educate patients and caregivers how to manage their medical conditions in the home setting
- Administer intravenous injections using standard protocols in emergency situations to reduce visits to the ED
- Draw routine blood work and deliver it to the lab for processing
- Coordinate care with physicians and other disciplines to facilitate access to resources, programs, and home safety equipment
- Perform skilled nursing procedures, like INR testing, Foley catheters, anticoagulant injections, post-surgical wound care
- Monitor and document progress based on proposed plan of care
Registered Nurse
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
05.2006 - 10.2007
- Prioritized and provided patient care for critically ill and medical-surgical patients
- Floated to higher demand units as needed, including telemetry for specialized procedures and post-op care
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, like pain management
- Utilized all routes for medication administration, including experience titrating drips and managing central lines
- Collaborated with specialists, maintained ventilated patients
- Worked closely with hospitalists and advocated for patients
- Delegated supervised assignments as appropriate to ensure quality care and time managements standards
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX10-2007
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2006
Associate of Arts - BIOLOGY
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05-2003
Skills
- Health Screening
- Immunization record review
- Medication administration
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Electronic records management
- Acute injury treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Referrals to Health Resources
Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor of BLS CPR 8/2024
Timeline
School Nurse
Kennedale ISD
08.2018 - Current
School Nurse
Arlington ISD
08.2011 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Home Care
11.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
05.2006 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
The University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Arts - BIOLOGY
Tyler Junior College
Credentials
- BSN
- RN