Melissa Renkiewicz
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate and organized School Nurse Clinic Assistant with extensive experience in managing daily clinic operations and ensuring student health and safety. Skilled in medication administration, first aid, and maintaining accurate health records, while actively collaborating with educators and parents to support student wellness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Assistant
Harlandale Independent School District
San Antonio
06.2023 - Current
- Successfully manage clinic operations independently during extended periods without a Registered Nurse onsite while ensuring uninterrupted care for students.
- Organized medications, inhalers, and clinic supplies, significantly improving clinic organization and efficiency.
- Ensured and maintained student compliance with state health mandates by navigating Immtrac2 to track and verify immunization data for over 650 students.
- Input documentation for every student clinic visit to ensure accurate health records.
- Prepared medications, emergency action plans, and medical supplies for field trips to ensure student safety outside of school.
- Improved clinic workflow by organizing medications and supplies for faster response during student visits.
- Provide first aid and routine healthcare services for students according to district protocols.
- Assess students presenting with illness or injury and provide appropriate care under established nursing guidelines.
- Administer prescription medications and inhalers while maintaining accurate medication logs.
- Conduct hearing and vision screenings and accurately document student screening results.
- Maintain infection control procedures and ensure a clean, safe clinic environment.
- Collaborate with the Campus Nurse, teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to promote student health and wellness.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies while maintaining professionalism in high-pressure situations.
Paraprofessional - Math & English
Harlandale Independent School District
San Antonio
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Assisted Math and English teachers with daily classroom instruction.
- Worked one-on-one and in small groups reinforcing classroom lessons and improving student understanding.
- Assisted students with assignments, classroom activities, and test preparation.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and communicated observations with teachers.
- Fostered a positive, supportive, and productive learning environment.
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
Alexandria
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Supported classroom instruction and student learning in a kindergarten setting.
- Assisted students with academic, behavioral, and social development.
- Maintained classroom organization and promoted a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to support student success.
Office Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
Alexandria
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed daily front office operations within a specialized educational setting.
- Maintained confidential student records, IEP documentation, attendance, and correspondence.
- Assisted parents, staff, and visitors while operating a multi-line phone system.
- Coordinated transportation and school communication.
- Responded to medical emergencies through campus communication systems.
- Managed office supplies, calendars, filing systems, and administrative records.
Medical Transcription Student
Meditec
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Completed extensive transcription training involving inpatient and outpatient medical reports.
- Applied medical terminology, documentation standards, and healthcare record accuracy.
Medical Records Extern
St. Anne's Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed confidential medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy.
- Conducted medical transcription, coding support, and data entry, facilitating accurate information flow and patient care.
- Assisted in organizing and archiving large-scale medical records projects, improving accessibility and retrieval efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Santa Barbara City College
Medical Transcription - Medical Coding & Billing Certificate
Meditec
Skills
- Student-focused healthcare
- Medication Administration
- First Aid
- Hearing & Vision Screener
- Spinal & Ancanthosis Screener
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED)
- Immunization Tracking
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
- Student Health Documentation
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- Emergency Response
- Parent Communication
- Organization & Prioritization
- Time management
- HIPAA & FERPA Compliance
- CPT
- ICD-10
- ASCENDER
- Clinic Operations
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- 3M Encoder
- Nuance Quantim
- Express Scribe
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR & AED, American Heart Association, 12/31/27
- Hearing Screening Certification, Texas Health and Human Services, 12/31/29
- Vision Screening Certification, Texas Health and Human Services, 12/31/29
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AHIMA, Currently pursuing
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), AHIMA, Currently pursuing
- Spinal Screener Training, DSHS Valid through 2029
Personal Information
Title: School Nurse Clinic Assistant
Additional Healthcare Experience
- Medical Records Extern, St. Anne's Hospital, 2012, Managed confidential medical records while ensuring HIPAA compliance., Performed medical transcription, coding support, release of information, and data entry., Assisted with large-scale medical records organization and archival projects.
- Medical Transcription Student, Meditec, 2012-2013, Completed extensive transcription training involving inpatient and outpatient medical reports., Applied medical terminology, documentation standards, and healthcare record accuracy.
Timeline
Clinic Assistant
Harlandale Independent School District
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional - Math & English
Harlandale Independent School District
11.2020 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2020
Office Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
Medical Transcription Student
Meditec
01.2012 - 12.2013
Medical Records Extern
St. Anne's Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Santa Barbara City College
Medical Transcription - Medical Coding & Billing Certificate
Meditec