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Michelle Pingleton

Kent

Summary

Detail-oriented and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as a School Nurse at Kendall Central School. Expert in developing care plans and administering medications, while fostering collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments while ensuring optimal health outcomes for students with diverse needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Kendall Central School
12.2021 - Current
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries, ie: Concussion protocols, Type 1 Diabetes, Seizure disorders, tube feedings, etc.
  • Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting weight, height, blood pressure, hearing and vision evaluations.
  • Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.

LPN

WCCHS
09.2020 - 08.2024
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations, tube feeding care.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

School Bus Driver

Kendall Central School
09.2008 - 10.2018
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained NY DOT driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
  • Taught students emergency protocols in case of emergency.
  • Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

GVS BOCES
Batavia, NY
11-2019

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Infection control measures
  • Emergency services coordination
  • Mental health support
  • Regulatory compliance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Program development
  • EMS charting
  • Medication administration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Immunization record review

Certification

BLS Professional CPR Certification

Timeline

School Nurse

Kendall Central School
12.2021 - Current

LPN

WCCHS
09.2020 - 08.2024

School Bus Driver

Kendall Central School
09.2008 - 10.2018

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

GVS BOCES

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