Pamela jackson
Olympia Fields,IL
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with 5+ years extensive experience in elementary school settings. Skilled in managing health protocols while focusing on safety and immunization compliance. Expertise in administering first aid, managing health records, and providing comprehensive care to students. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs ensures reliability and effective results. Proven skills in health education, emergency response, and communication with students, parents, and staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Nurse
Amergis Healthcare Services Staffing
01.2000 - Current
- Administer medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Provide basic first aid and emergency care to students and staff in compliance with establish protocols.
- Monitor student and staff vital signs as warranted.
- Treat minor injuries, such as cut, scrapes and bruises; provide support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care.
- Support the management of chronic health conditions.
- Ensure students are in compliance with State immunization regulations, and input related data.
- Perform health screening for students by conducting Vision and Hearing evaluations.
- Provided one-on-one care and monitoring of a child that is diabetic. Monitored, treated and documented blood glucose levels throughout the school day.
Registered Nurse
Little Company of Mary Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Conducted routine health assessments to evaluate patient conditions and care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance care quality.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any significant changes to the medical team promptly.
- Promoted infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring rapid and effective care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN-Nurse Supervisor
HCR ManorCare
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervise nursing personnel to ensure effecient patient care and safety needs are met.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Science
National Louis University
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO12-2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northwestern College
Bridgeview, IL06-2017
Master of Arts - Adult Education Developmental Studies
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-1997
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Emergency care proficiency
- Chronic disease management
- Immunization management
- Hearing and vision screening
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Epipen administration
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - State of Illinois No. 041.457987
- Basic Life Support BLS and AED - Certified by American Heart Association - through 6/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Little Company of Mary Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2020
RN-Nurse Supervisor
HCR ManorCare
03.2018 - 06.2019
Elementary School Nurse
Amergis Healthcare Services Staffing
01.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Science
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northwestern College
Master of Arts - Adult Education Developmental Studies
National Louis University