Minerva Dixon, RN
Eagle Pass,TX
Summary
Adept at spearheading health services within Eagle Pass Independent School District, significantly enhanced compliance and patient care standards through analytical thinking and exceptional organizational skills. This leadership ensured comprehensive training for a 32-member team, optimizing health operations and fostering positive workplace relationships, for the well being and safety of the student population in the district.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Health Services
Eagle Pass Independent School District
02.2011 - Current
- Ensure all nursing staff obtains required trainings before and during each school year as per TEA, DSHS, CDC and school board policies.
- Oversee and manage thirty-two nursing healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care to all student body and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Train nursing staff in gathering essential medical information such as medical reports, and specific medical orders as needed. Assist with training to other support staff at campus level as needed.
- Developed procedures on accountability metrics stressing department-wide compliance to state and federal laws, such as BON, TEA, DSHS, CDC and local school board policies.
- Review assessments submitted by school nurses and provided administrative feedback.
- Created strategies for quality improvements and maintenance of student health forms.
- Audited inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to certify adequate and comprehensive stock.
- Managed electronic health record systems following Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and state recording policies.
- Analyzed and modified standard operating procedures and processes to continually improve health office operations.
- Surveyed and inspected health care technology to guarantee safety and performance of medical equipment.
- Supervised maintenance of medical and health records to certify security of patient medical information.
- Oversaw nursing assessments and evaluations of thirty-two nursing staff. Perform utilization management on required reports, documents submitted by school nurses to ensure continuity of nursing care and delivery of appropriate and safe nursing care to all those students in each campus.
- Prioritized high-volume workload, maintaining concentration under time pressures and with minimal supervision.
- Covid-19 Coordinator and Administrator during school year of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
- Tele-Health Coordinator school year of 2023-2024.
- Coordinated and planned annual vaccination clinics for students and staff mentored by Texas for Children Program (DSHS).
- Make rounds throughout twenty-four schools as time permits, and according to priority circumstances to assess care quality provided by campus nurse.
- Plan, develop and update health services procedures to promote safe, standardized care to all students enrolled.
- Oversee all aspects of health services operations, including budget management, resource allocation, and staff supervision. Responsible to ensure all twenty-four schools in has daily nursing coverage.
School Nurse Coordinator
Eagle Pass Independent School District
08.1998 - 01.2011
- Complete assignments given by the Health Services Director within a designated time frame.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions in all those schools without Registered Nurse.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff on those schools without a Registered Nurse.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans at those schools without a Registered Nurse.
- Performed triage on incoming students with physical disabilities, and medical chronic conditions and determined required staffing support, nursing skill interventions, and required accommodations in their curriculum, and in their school setting.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits at schools assigned by director to ensure best and safe practices by campus nurse.
- Assist Health Services Department with planning, implementation, and administration of Texas required school vaccines for students and staff.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Howard College
Big Spring, TX05.1993
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05.1990
No Degree - Nursing- Prerequisites
SWTJ
Uvalde, TX12.1988
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Self Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Promotes positive workplace relationships
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Rapid testing skills such as Covid-19, Flu, Strep, Rotavirus
Certification
Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis Screener Certification from DSHS
Timeline
Director of Health Services
Eagle Pass Independent School District
02.2011 - Current
School Nurse Coordinator
Eagle Pass Independent School District
08.1998 - 01.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Howard College
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Laredo Community College
No Degree - Nursing- Prerequisites
SWTJ
Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis Screener Certification from DSHS
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