Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Kathleen Lynn Weber

Kathleen Lynn Weber

Fresno,CA

Summary

Empathetic and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with 13 years' experience, ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a variety of patients with diverse needs. I started my nursing career working at a group home for medically fragile children and adults, then later transitioned into the school setting. I'm dedicated and compassionate with excellent bedside skills, seeking team-oriented company with a challenging opportunity with growth. Enthusiastic with excellent people skills. Have a flexible schedule, very dependable and reliable.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Observer- Varsity Football Games

Fresno Unified School Athletic Department
Fresno, CA
09.2022 - Current

Attend and watch varsity football games, observing players for concussion concerns and other injuries. Notifying appropriate teams' sports trainer to pull from game and evaluate when necessary.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Fresno Unified School
Fresno, CA
04.2016 - Current
  • Oversee health services for high school of over 3,000 students and faculty.
  • Initiate emergency procedures as needed, including, but not limited to, administering first aid and CPR to students and activating EMS or other follow up care.
  • Administer insulin or assist in the administration of insulin to diabetic students, including assisting with carbohydrate counting, the calculation of proper insulin dosages, and insuring proper administration techniques.
  • Monitor blood glucose levels or supervise such monitoring for diabetic students. Check ketones.
  • Administer other medications to students, per physicians' orders
  • Perform specialized physical heath care procedures, including but not limited to gastrostomy feedings, catheterizations, tracheotomy care, suction, portable ventilator , nebulizer treatments, glucagon administration, emergency care in anaphylactic reaction, including administration of the epi-pen, and lifting and positioning physically disabled students.
  • Under the direction of the RN, collaborate with teachers, parents, and physicians concerning side effects and adjustments to medications; obtain physicians' orders for medication needed at school and request refills.
  • Make referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Maintain daily logs and medical records.
  • Under supervision, provide students with standardized information in areas related to hygiene , sleep habits, drug and alcohol abuse, fitness and nutrition.
  • Review student immunization and health records and assist families to assure compliance with immunization laws.
  • Under supervision, provide follow-up for health problems identified during vision and hearing screening.
  • Serve as a liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
  • Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Participate in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
  • Order supplies for health office.

COVID-19 Vaccinator

Fresno County Health Department
Fresno, CA
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
  • Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PAPR.
  • Documented patient care accurately and concisely in computer system

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Investigator

Fresno County Health Department
Fresno, CA
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.
  • Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
  • Reached out to people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 to determine contact histories and potential exposures.
  • Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
  • Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
  • Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
  • Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
  • Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
  • Administered immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Madera Community College, Madera, CA
12.2008

High School Diploma -

Oak Forest High School, Oak Forest, IL
06.1985

Skills

  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
  • Trained to Administer Narcan Spray
  • CPR Certification
  • Diabetic and Seizure Training and Management
  • Medication and Injection Administration
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Portable Ventilator Training
  • Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
  • Catheterization
  • Gastrostomy Feeding and Care
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • First Aid
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Acute Illness Recognition
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Suicide Awareness Training
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Reliable
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Immunization Record Review

Certification

Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certified.

CPR Certification

Timeline

Medical Observer- Varsity Football Games - Fresno Unified School Athletic Department
09.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator - Fresno County Health Department
12.2020 - 10.2021
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Investigator - Fresno County Health Department
06.2020 - 10.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Fresno Unified School
04.2016 - Current
Madera Community College - Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing
Oak Forest High School - High School Diploma,
Kathleen Lynn Weber