Kathleen Smith
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Accomplished nurse with extensive experience in critical care, operating room procedures, and school health management, notably with Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. Expert in immunization record review and providing emotional support, I excel in healthcare coordination and infection control, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and wellness levels. Skilled in both acute illness recognition and fostering trust among patients and families. Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 24 years of experience providing care to students age three to eleven. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District
10.2000 - Current
- Administer medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitor ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Support students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Manage immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assess students' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Screen for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within the school community.
Operating Room Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
08.1991 - 10.2000
- Preparing patients: Complete paperwork, answer questions, and help calm fears before surgery.
- Preparing the operating room: Ensure the room is clean and sterile, and that it has all the necessary supplies and equipment needed.
- Assisting during surgery: Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon, help control bleeding, watch for complications, and apply dressings.
- Monitoring patients: Observe vital signs and monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being.
- Maintaining equipment: Assist with the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Goddard Memorial Hospital
07.1989 - 08.1991
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained a respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as central line management and arterial blood gas interpretation to deliver specialized nursing care in the ICU setting.
- Reduced complications from invasive procedures by maintaining strict adherence to sterile technique guidelines.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Facilitated family involvement in decision-making processes regarding end-of-life care options for critically ill patients.
- Developed comprehensive nursing assessments for newly admitted ICU patients, guiding appropriate interventions based on individual needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Educaton in School Nursing
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA06.1989
Skills
- Immunization Record Review
- Health screening
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Health Education Promotion
- Medication Administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Allergy management
- Student health assessment
- Family Education
- Healthcare coordination
- Infection control measures
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Epipen Administration
- Medical Screening
Certification
- Licensed school nurse (DESE)
- Nationally certified school nurse (NASN)
Timeline
School Nurse
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District
10.2000 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
08.1991 - 10.2000
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Goddard Memorial Hospital
07.1989 - 08.1991
Master of Arts - Educaton in School Nursing
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
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