Kristen Nichols
Spencer,MA
Summary
Experienced professional with strong skills in electronic records management, community resource coordination and collaboration with healthcare providers and families. Committed to advocating for patients' healthcare needs and promoting wellness through education and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
City of Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts
08.2012 - Current
- Coordinated with families, school personnel, and healthcare professionals to advocate for students' healthcare needs, ensuring access to necessary medical resources.
- Maintained computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to ensure accurate patient documentation. Entered and uploaded patient information into EHR.
- Administered student health assessments and screenings per district policies.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions, ensuring tailored support and care.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Educated students on health topics, enhancing awareness of wellness and prevention strategies to promote lifelong healthy habits.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
Residential school nurse
Stetson School
Barre, Massachusetts
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with teachers to address students' health-related needs in the classroom.
- Educated students on nutrition, hygiene, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and school policies.
- Maintained accurate health records and documentation for student health services.
- Developed individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05-2009
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaboration with healthcare providers, staff and families
- Medical terminology understanding
- Community resource coordination
- Electronic records management
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Documenting health records
- Proficient in EXCEL and similar programs
- Health education
Timeline
School Nurse
City of Worcester
08.2012 - Current
Residential school nurse
Stetson School
06.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Maine