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Meredith Strickland

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate certified pediatric nurse with extensive pediatric experience. Adept at triaging acute illnesses and implementing appropriate nursing interventions. Expertise in administering first aid and practicing autonomy. Recognized for critical decision-making and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient health and safety. .

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Nurse

Virginia Beach Public Schools
Arrowhead Elementary
08.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for health and safety of over 500 students in an elementary school setting as sole medical personnel.
  • Assess and triage a significant amount of students daily that present to clinic with acute illness.
  • Provide efficient first aid assessment and care for all school related injuries including concussions, fractures, sprain/strains & skin related injuries.
  • Respond to emergencies within school setting as needed.
  • Provide nursing care and interventions for a wide range of pediatric health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, shunts, sickle cell, and seizures.
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students' well-being.
  • Responsible for maintaining all student health records and immunization status of all students in accordance with state regulations.
  • Work with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement student health plans for students with complex health needs, 504, and IEPs.
  • Coordinated with local public health agencies during COVID pandemic

Staff Nurse

The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Inpatient Medical Surgical Unit 7C
07.2011 - 07.2019
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel comfortable with diagnostic procedures
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when collaborating with healthcare professionals from various disciplines.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
  • Attended interdisciplinary rounds regularly to discuss patient progress with physicians, therapists, dietitians, social workers, case managers, and other team members.
  • Provided emotional support to children and their families during hospitalizations or periods of illness.
  • Served as preceptor for new nurses, Unit Based Council Member,Safety Coach, Support U Peer Supporter, CN4 (Clinic Advancement Program), and Coordinator of two community outreach programs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Old Dominion Univeristy
Norfolk
05-2011

Skills

  • Certified Pediatric Nurse
  • Pediatric Advance Life Saving Support Certification (PALS)
  • Triage assessment
  • Pediatric nursing expertise
  • Acute illness recognition
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal skills

Awards

Tagged by the Superintendent-VBCPS-2024 & 2021

Daisy Award Winner Recipient-CHKD-June 2017

Nurse's Week Nomination, Virginia Pilot. – May 2018

Just Nuss'ing Around: Nursing Care of the Pectus Excavactum Patient- Co Author and Co-Presenter. Society of Pediatric Nursing Conference, April 2018, Denver, CO

Timeline

Elementary School Nurse

Virginia Beach Public Schools
08.2019 - Current

Staff Nurse

The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
07.2011 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Old Dominion Univeristy

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