Lindsey Shaw
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Focused and friendly School Health Room Technician offering 16 years of experience providing care to students age 4 to 21. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Health Room Technician
Montgomery County Department Of Health And Human Services
2007.07 - Current
- Checked student vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized student care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Oversaw health services for school of 900 students and faculty.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
- Performed triage on incoming students and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated student histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on student care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to health room, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill students/ staff.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations for Montgomery County residents, staff and students.
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angles
2009.11 - 2010.01
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
TESST College of Technology - Alexandria
Alexandria, VA02.2007
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair High School
Silver Spring, MD06.2004
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Condition Monitoring
- Care Plan Implementation
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Medication Administration
- Program Development
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- School Health Surveys
- Immunization Record Review
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Injury Treatment
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angles
2009.11 - 2010.01
School Health Room Technician
Montgomery County Department Of Health And Human Services
2007.07 - Current
No Degree - Medical Assisting
TESST College of Technology - Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Blair High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
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