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Odessa Luna

Fresno,CA

Summary

A dedicated and service-oriented healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing and healthcare management within educational settings. Possessing a servant and collaborative leadership style, I am committed to promoting equitable access to learning opportunities and resources for all students. I embarked and completed the Administrative Leadership Program, leveraging my qualifications, education, and experiences gained from working in the Fresno Unified School District to serve with excellence. With effective communication, interpersonal skills, and a self-driven attitude, I aim to provide empathetic services and foster positive outcomes for students, families, and staff. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Services Manager II

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno
05.2022 - Current
  • Creates work schedules to achieve a department which operates in an efficient and safe manner
  • Develops work policies that adheres to the standard of California Ed Code and support student health and academic success by contributing to a healthy and safe school environment
  • Give nursing staff review in accordance with established ethical and legal standards
  • Develop new employee training aligned with evidence-based school nursing practice
  • Participates in interviewing and hiring nursing staff members for Health Services Department and other FUSD organizations
  • Facilitate and manages district programs such as Special Education, Lions Club and VSP Vision Assistance
  • Consulting with and conducting in-service training to and serving as a resource person to nursing staff and other district multidisciplinary body of leadership
  • Promote control of communicable diseases
  • Supervises, assigns, and determine the level of competencies of LVNs and Credentialed School Nurses while performing shared nursing responsibilities
  • Coordinate, plan, and manage assigned functions or programs within a Health Services Department in support of educating students at a high level; coordinate resources to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs or activities to expand practices proven to raise student achievement
  • Analyze the types and levels of services; develop recommendations for the most effective organization structures, functions, staffing, and use of other resources to accomplish stated goals
  • Collaborate with District leadership, principals and other District staff on issues and problems related to assigned area; counsel and provide recommendations as necessary Read and review legal updates, Board policy revisions, Board and cabinet minutes and other communications to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations requirements and restrictions related to health and safety
  • Assist with coordinating policies and procedures designed to promote and maintain collaborative relationships and understanding between the school, districts, families and community
  • Participate in workshops and training to maintain current knowledge of regulations and requirements and best practices to ensure compliance
  • Participate in the employment process for open positions; interview, select, recommend transfer, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions in Health Services department.

Credentialed School nurse

Fresno Unified School District
Fresno
08.2017 - 05.2022
  • Promote health-related habits in compliance with national and local health policies for schools
  • Administer appropriate intervention such as medications, procedures, managed acute illness or injuries, and chronic health problems
  • Assisting in identifying students who may need special educational or health-related services/accommodations by collaborating with parent, teachers, other school staff, and healthcare providers
  • Consulting with and conducting in-service training to and serving as a resource person to teachers and administrators
  • Conducted screenings and writing referrals for health services
  • Counseled and assisted caregiver/family regarding community health services
  • Promote control of communicable diseases
  • Supervises, assigns, and determine the level of competencies of LVNs while performing shared nursing responsibilities.

Registered nurse

valley children’s hospital
12.2014 - 09.2018
  • Provide exceptional care in a Level 1 Trauma facility
  • Accurately maintain patient’s record and develop suitable plan of care based on individualized needs
  • Administer medications, provide timely treatments, and assist in examinations
  • Accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients in the Emergency department
  • Triage trained utilizing ESI acuity based on patient’s clinical presentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members such as medical residents, social workers, doctors, pharmacist, security, therapists, and patient representative.

First Contact

Money Management International
11.2008 - 04.2009
  • Established the initial rapport with potential clients
  • Evaluate inbound calls and implement education on agency services that best match their needs
  • Planned and coordinated with scheduling branch counseling appointments
  • Within 3 months, awarded in recognition as one of the employee of the month
  • Superior accuracy with data entry consistent with acceptable quality standards.

Patient-care Assistant

St. Agnes Medical Center
10.2001 - 03.2006
  • Provide for patient’s care in accordance with patient’s wishes and Care Plan Objectives
  • Managed safe care to a group of patients under the supervision of the LVN or RN
  • Systemized and prioritized skills in meeting patients need, preparation charts, admission procedures, pre- and post-op care, and documentation
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
  • Medical Terminology knowledge
  • Collaborate with other team members, in development and implementation of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Horizon Health and Subacute Center
03.1997 - 10.2001
  • Assisted patients in performing ADL’s in a timely manner
  • Maintained harmonious relationship with unit and co-workers
  • Assisted team members by performing various resident care activities
  • Followed departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
  • Collaborated with other team members to deliver safe and quality care

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2024

School Nurse Services Credential -

Fresno State University
06.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
12.2016

associates in science of nursing -

Fresno City College
08.2014

high school diploma -

Fresno High School
06.1995

Skills

  • Advocate
  • Management
  • Bilingual
  • Leadership
  • Educating Healthcare Clients
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Leadership Trained
  • Effective Written And Verbal Communication
  • Exemplary Communication
  • Medical Transcription
  • Infection Prevention
  • Staff Training
  • New Staff Training
  • Workflow Planning
  • Staff Education And Training
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Community Relationships
  • Training And Coaching
  • Guidelines Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medical Personnel Recruitment
  • Hiring Medical Personnel
  • Program Oversight
  • Staff Evaluations
  • Healthcare Delivery Systems Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Nursing Intervention Adjustment
  • Patient Education
  • Nursing Background
  • Clinical Training
  • Patient Care And Education
  • Patient Assistance And Service
  • Basic Nursing Care
  • Service Optimization
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Infection Control
  • Developing Educational Materials
  • Education Program Planning
  • Strategic Planning Advice
  • Training Skills
  • Interpersonal And Written Communication
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Service
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Attention To Detail
  • Organized And Detail-Oriented
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Detailing Plans
  • Detailed Records And Reporting
  • Customer Service
  • Medical Assessment
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Research Proficiency
  • Customer Engagement
  • Recruitment
  • Informational Materials
  • Vaccinations
  • Data Entry
  • Nursing
  • Case Management
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Electronic Medical Records Programs
  • Mentoring And Training
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Supervision
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Policy Development
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Administrative Supervision
  • Multitasking Ability
  • Data Analysis
  • Performance Improvement
  • Quality Standards
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Care Plan Development
  • Documentation Management
  • Care Oversight
  • Facility Workflow
  • Relationship Building
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Care Consultation
  • Patient Management
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Quality Assessment
  • In-Home Care Plans
  • Treatment Implementation
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Policy And Procedure Development
  • Document Coordination

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 12/20/2024
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 12/20/2024
  • Basic life support, 12/20/2024
  • Public health nurse 552832
  • Registered Nurse 95044512
  • Credentialed School Nurse

References

  • Jane Banks, Director FUSD Health Services, 559-779-2498
  • Robyn Scroggins, Addicott Administrator, 559-970-8555
  • Christine Preas-Redmond, VP Powers-Ginsburg Elem, 559-248-3159
  • Karina Stenfort, Principal Winchell Elementary, 559-457-5662
  • Ann Weaver, Occupational Therapy, 540-420-0804

Affiliations

  • Health Services Advisory Team – FUSD
  • Fresno Teacher's Association Representative
  • National Association of School Nurse (NASN) member
  • California School Nurse Organization (CSNO) member
  • Served as a preceptor for new hired nurses while employed in VCH Emergency Department
  • Member of Valley Harvest Fellowship Church and actively participate in community outreach: Food Distribution

Languages

Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Health Services Manager II

Fresno Unified School District
05.2022 - Current

Credentialed School nurse

Fresno Unified School District
08.2017 - 05.2022

Registered nurse

valley children’s hospital
12.2014 - 09.2018

First Contact

Money Management International
11.2008 - 04.2009

Patient-care Assistant

St. Agnes Medical Center
10.2001 - 03.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

Horizon Health and Subacute Center
03.1997 - 10.2001

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

San Diego State University

School Nurse Services Credential -

Fresno State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Fresno Pacific University

associates in science of nursing -

Fresno City College

high school diploma -

Fresno High School

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