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Kim Ostlund

Eatonville

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate School Nurse with extensive experience promoting the health and well-being of students aged 3 to 21. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized healthcare plans, training school personnel, and coordinating care with families and healthcare providers. Proven ability to respond to both acute and chronic health issues while fostering a safe, inclusive, and health-conscious school environment. Skilled at working collaboratively with educational staff, parents and healthcare providers to optimize student's overall health and wellness.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Bethel School District
Spanaway
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented health care plans tailored to students with chronic or acute conditions, ensuring access to appropriate accommodations in the classroom setting.
  • Trained and supervised office staff, teachers, and paraprofessionals (PARAs) on delegated nursing tasks to ensure student safety and adherence to healthcare protocols.
  • Delivered direct healthcare services, including first aid, medication administration, and care for acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Promoted health education and developed innovative strategies to encourage healthy lifestyle choices for students across the pre-K to post-secondary age range (3 to 21).
  • Implemented and monitored compliance with school health and safety policies aligned with state and district regulations.
  • Collaborated with families and outside healthcare providers to coordinate student care and ensure consistency between home and school health practices.
  • Organized community-based health resources and services, including immunization and dental clinics for both students and their families.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with school counselors, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic student care.
  • Reviewed and updated school health protocols for conditions such as diabetes, asthma, seizures and severe allergies (e.g., anaphylaxis), incorporating best practices and current guidelines.
  • Advised parents and guardians on student health concerns, treatments, and school attendance issues, building strong relationships rooted in trust and transparency.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development by attending nursing conferences focused on pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric health topics.

Lead School Nurse/School Nurse/LPN- Health Room

Sumner School District
Sumner
09.2007 - 08.2020

LPN- Health Room and Special Needs

Bethel School District
Spanaway
05.1996 - 09.2007

LPN

Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup
06.1976 - 05.1996
  • Paient Care- Med/Surg, Rehab, ICU, OB

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06-2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
12-2013

LPN - Nursing

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA
06-1976

Skills

  • Healthcare coordinator
  • Chronic and acute condition management
  • Health education with students, families, and staff
  • Emergency services coordination
  • Staff training and delegation
  • Problem-solving
  • Health screening- vision & hearing, dental and immunization clinics
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Special needs care

Certification

  • Educational Staff Associate Certified (ESA)
  • National School Nurse Certified (NCSN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR & AED Certified and First Aid

Timeline

School Nurse

Bethel School District
09.2020 - Current

Lead School Nurse/School Nurse/LPN- Health Room

Sumner School District
09.2007 - 08.2020

LPN- Health Room and Special Needs

Bethel School District
05.1996 - 09.2007

LPN

Good Samaritan Hospital
06.1976 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olympic College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tacoma Community College

LPN - Nursing

Green River Community College

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