Melissa (Missy) Tolbert
Roanoke Rapids,NC
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience as a School Nurse at RRGSD, excelling in student care management and medication administration. Proven ability to educate families on health maintenance while building rapport. Skilled in first aid and CPR, demonstrating dependability and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN School Nurse
RRGSD
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications in accordance with established protocols, ensuring student safety and compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid and coordinating with local healthcare providers.
- Conducted routine health screenings for students, identifying issues and recommending appropriate referrals.
- Educated students on personal hygiene and health maintenance, promoting lifelong healthy habits.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, facilitating effective communication with parents and staff.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for parents seeking guidance on their child''s immunization status or other pertinent health information.
Drugco HME
Drew Huggins
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated patient care by collaborating with healthcare providers for optimal medical equipment delivery.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure availability of essential medical supplies.
- Executed insurance verification processes to expedite patient access to necessary home medical equipment.
- Trained staff on regulatory compliance monitoring to uphold industry standards and practices.
- Maintained accurate data entry and management practices to support patient records and inventory tracking.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
LPN Office Nurse
Park Avenue Pediatrics
07.2006 - 07.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care by performing routine health assessments and monitoring vital signs.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to optimize office workflow and enhance patient access to care.
- Educated patients and families on medication usage, treatment plans, and preventive health measures.
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting patient interactions and treatment outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, providing guidance on office protocols and patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging medical situations.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC05-2004
Skills
- Hearing and vision screening
- Physical examination
- Nutrition counseling
- Parent communication
- Pediatric nursing
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Rapport building
- Lice control procedures
- Child health education
- First aid and CPR
- Student care management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Responsible and dependable
- Multitasking
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
RRGSD
08.2023 - Current
Drugco HME
Drew Huggins
07.2021 - 08.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Park Avenue Pediatrics
07.2006 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Halifax Community College