Mary Kay Gavitt
Grand Ledge,MI
Summary
Compassionate School Nurse skilled in emergency planning, first aid, and health education. Supports student and adult well-being through healthcare advocacy and collaboration with families and professionals. Experienced in diverse tasks, including equipment operation and workspace organization, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and adaptability. Experienced school nurse with a strong background in first aid administration, healthcare advocacy, and crisis response coordination. Proven ability to collaborate with families and professionals to enhance student health services.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Lansing Public Schools
Lansing, Michigan
10.1994 - 07.2024
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel, and healthcare professionals to advocate for student healthcare needs and ensure timely access to medical information.
- Delivered CPR/First Aid training to staff and District Security Team, enhancing preparedness for medical emergencies.
- Welcomed students arriving at the office and accurately recorded their information for tracking purposes.
- Conducted inventory of medical and office supplies to maintain adequate stock levels, supporting seamless daily operations.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
Retired Community Education and Aquatic Director
Mason Public Schools
Mason, MI
07.2004 - 01.2022
- Managed daily operations of aquatic programs and facilities, training staff in lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, and safety awareness to ensure community safety. Planned lifelong learning classes and youth and adult development programs for community enrichment. Developed collaborative relationships with community organizations to enhance service offerings.
- Created and executed an emergency action plan for pool employees and lifeguards, ensuring compliance with state requirements for public pools and schools.
- Provided CPR training to school emergency response teams and contributed to development of tailored emergency action plans for each school.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-1991
Instructor Trainer - Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Inst.
American Red Cross
Lansing, MI01-1980
Skills
- First aid administration
- Medication management
- CPR certification
- Patient assessment
- Injury treatment
- Crisis response coordination
- Healthcare advocacy
- Health education promotion
- Health education strategies
- Adolescent health strategies
- Program development
- Community engagement
- Record keeping accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
Timeline
Retired Community Education and Aquatic Director
Mason Public Schools
07.2004 - 01.2022
School Nurse
Lansing Public Schools
10.1994 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
Instructor Trainer - Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Inst.
American Red Cross