Margaret Kerro

• Improved student health outcomes by conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Enhanced the school''s overall wellness environment by implementing evidence-based health promotion initiatives.
• Reduced absenteeism rates through early identification and management of health concerns affecting students'' ability to attend school.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support students with special healthcare needs, optimizing their educational experiences.
• Implemented preventive measures by administering immunizations, screenings, and other health services in accordance with state guidelines.
• Facilitated staff trainings on topics such as CPR, first aid, and medication administration, increasing overall preparedness for emergencies.
• Coordinated with community resources to connect families with appropriate healthcare services, promoting continuity of care for students.
• Maintained secure and confidential student health records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Served as a liaison between the school district and local public health agencies during times of crisis or outbreaks, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Assisted in developing policies related to student wellness, such as nutrition standards or physical activity guidelines within the school setting.
• Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
• Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.

As a field nurse I visited homes of high-risk pregnant teens and conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case. The culture of my work load included: Homelessness, Mother/Baby exposure to drugs and alcohol, Domestic violence, Foster-care assessments.

Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.

Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.

Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.

Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database.

Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.

Performed PHN case Management and emergency intervention for geriatric and high-risk adults. Assessed and responded to individual's medical, emotional and cognative status to determine best, safe placement.

Advocated and navigated San Mateo County's local hospital and care placement options for patient's and their families.

Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly.

Documented and investigated complaints and potentially fraudulent claims.

Supported individuals living with chronic illnesses by providing self-management education and connecting them with appropriate resources.

Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Performed PHN case management duties for pregnant and parenting adolescents.

Acted as liaison between schools, clinics,

and the Department of Social Services.

Provided in-home assessment, identified needs of young mother's, and implemented specific, targeted interventions for the health and safety of their newborns.

Supported the implementation of outreach programs at local clinics and public schools within the city of Salinas, and Monterey Co.

Coordinated teams of RNs, social workers and translators in non-english speaking communities.

The ACT/CAL Learn Program was grant established, with the goal of teenage mothers and their partners to completing High School.