Patricia Barker
School Nurse
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 21 years of experience providing care to students age 5 to 18. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Nurse
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
2000.09 - Current
- Oversaw health services for school of 550 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
1999.07 - 2016.05
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Patient Care Attendant
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
1992.05 - 1999.05
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alaska, Anchorage
Anchorage, AK 1995.08 - 1999.05
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Infection control measures
Health screening
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Health care planning
Accomplishments
2016 - Alaska School Nurse of Excellence
2014 - National Board Certified School Nurse
2007-2009 Managing Asthma Triggers Presenter
2006 - Johnson & Johnson School Nurse Fellow
Past Director, President, and Vice President for the Alaska School Nurses Association
Served/Serves on multiple committees
Timeline
School Nurse
Anchorage School District
2000.09 - Current
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby
Alaska Regional Hospital
1999.07 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alaska, Anchorage
1995.08 - 1999.05
Patient Care Attendant
Alaska Regional Hospital
1992.05 - 1999.05