Marla Howeth
Fulton,United States
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in school-based health services as well as Telephone Triage Care.
Offering strong interpersonal skills and commitment to patient care, eager to develop in healthcare environment. Brings foundational knowledge in medical terminology and basic patient assessment, with focus on learning and growth. Ready to use and develop critical thinking and communication skills in any health care setting
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Fulton Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Use EMR Infinite Campus and Google Chrome to chart on my students and communicate with school staff.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Pheonix Home Health Care
03.2020 - 12.2022
- I cared for Pediatric clients in their home setting
- I communicated with parents and clients, while providing them with nursing care, such as bathing, feeding, toileting
- I also performed clinical nursing care, such as changing G-tubes, administering medication orally or via g-tube, tracheotomy care and any other clinical procedure that may come up
- I used Carevoyant application's on Ipads and phone application to chart
- I had multiple pediatric clients and have developed a personal friendship with all of them
School Nurse
Missouri School For The Deaf
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- I left this position when offered a full time position at Fulton Public Schools
Substitute School Nurse
Fulton Public Schools
02.2019 - 09.2021
- I substituted as a School Nurse at 5 schools in the Fulton Public School District, as well as doing screenings at the 3 elementary schools and Early Childhood Center
- In these roles, I triaged students, assessing severity of their illness and used critical thinking skills to determine treatment and need of further care
- I had open communication with their parents, teachers, principles, school counselors, and many other associates within the school district
- I dispensed medication, keep up to date files, check previous medical records, and most importantly, provide each student with compassion
- I used Google Docs, Tyler sis, Spread Sheets, and navigate PC systems when needed
- Working with these children, their parents, and school staff, has been the most rewarding nursing position I have experienced
Triage Nurse
Advanced Senior Care with Dr. Jerry Bruggeman
07.2011 - 02.2019
- I answered nursing home calls
- Worked with nursing home staff to clarify physician orders
- Charted in Gerimed
- Counseled patients and Nursing Home staff via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Used Chrome, Google Docs, Thunderbird, CoverMymeds, Escript programs, Medaprocity and other programs to communicate with other physicians, nurses, patients, pharmacies and funeral homes
- It was important to multitask and be diplomatic in communication with our office staff and the staff of nursing homes
- The office staff was unfortunately laid off due to company financial issues
Float Nurse
The Boone Clinic
07.2010 - 01.2011
- I substituted for nurses and receptionist at internal medicine clinics
- I checked patients in, checked vitals, discussed their medical histories, did minor procedures such as vaccines, phlebotomy, IV, and wound care
- I charted care on computer systems, navigated University and Boone hospital PC systems to obtain patient information
- Called and used systems to send prescriptions
- Obtained prior authorizations and coordinated care with patients and physicians
- I changed clinics daily and thus had to be very flexible about how each clinic worked
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Nichols Career Center
Jefferson City, MO06.2007
Music education -
University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, MO01.2003
High School Diploma -
Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, MO05.2001
Skills
- Immunization record review
- Home safety evaluation
- Compassionate care
- Triage
- Documentation accuracy
- Pediatric assessment
- Professionalism and ethics
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
School Nurse
Fulton Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Missouri School For The Deaf
09.2021 - 01.2022
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Pheonix Home Health Care
03.2020 - 12.2022
Substitute School Nurse
Fulton Public Schools
02.2019 - 09.2021
Triage Nurse
Advanced Senior Care with Dr. Jerry Bruggeman
07.2011 - 02.2019
Float Nurse
The Boone Clinic
07.2010 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Jefferson City High School
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Nichols Career Center
Music education -
University of Missouri St. Louis
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