Rosie Morris
Leander,TX
Summary
Objectives Driven, hardworking, and compassionate Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring, and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong diligence to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing a 20-year record of success in nursing and desire a nurse position to show and practice nursing experience in the field and develop new skills and abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Pflugerville Independent School District
Austin, TX
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures
- Serve as health advocate for students
- Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)
- Serviced 40-50 children daily in clinic
- Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school
- Administer medications according to district policy and procedures
- Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy
- Make referrals, as necessary
- Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students
- Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees
- Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse
- Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues
- Review and evaluate immunization records
- Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy
- Supervise and train staff back up in-clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area
- Report potential health and safety hazards to principal
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
- Maintain certification in CPR, vision, and hearing screening, and as health screener
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding health needs of general population and students with identified health conditions
- Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items
- Maintain confidentiality
- Attend all department or team meetings
- Meet with faculty/staff as needed to educate on health-related topics
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or another administrator that are consistent with general requirements and qualifications for the position
- Covid testing on students, staff, and student family members as requested
- Covid contacting as directed by school protocol
Public Health Nurse II
Williamson County & Cities Health District
Cedar Park, TX
10.2010 - 05.2019
- Reported child abuse and neglect of children to appropriate authorities
- Ensured adequate vaccine/clinical supplies
- Maintained knowledge of Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) rules/regulations and CDC guidance for administration of vaccines
- Completed medical records within 24 hours of seeing clients
- Followed Standing Delegation Orders and Standard Operating Guidelines for all clinical service programs and Class D Pharmacy Rules/Regulations
- Provided outreach and health education to individuals, families, and community on routine basis
- Participated in identification and interpretation of health/social needs in the community
- Participated with TB related services including contact investigation and Direct Observed Therapy
- Served on district committees and participated in workgroups, as assigned
- Functioned as staff and charge nurse in Pregnancy testing, STD, Immunization, TB services in the clinic, Disease Management
Clinic Registered Nurse Substitute
Leander Independent School District
Leander, TX
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, nursing process, and established school health protocols
- Serviced 30-40 children daily in clinic
- Notified parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency
- Administered medications according to district policy and procedures
- Provided health counseling and instruction to individual students
- Maintained all physical records, and other documents required, including clinic records, and accurate updated health records on all students
- Reported potential health and safety hazards to principal
- Complied with all district and campus routines and regulations
RN Camp Nurse
Camp Of The Hills
Marble Falls, TX
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Functioned as liaison between Infirmary and Summer Camp for elementary age children thru adult age
- Average of 50-100 campers serviced in clinic each week
- Camp conferred with nurse daily on making decisions on campers about participation in activities per health needs
- Reviewed medical forms for special alerts and concerns
- Maintained medical log, completed forms for each illness/injury, and updated progress notes
- Prepared and maintained first aid kits for various on-site locations
- Maintained first aid center in infirmary and ordered all necessary supplies
- Inventoried first aid supplies at end of season for reorder
- Established, maintained working relationships with local doctors, hospital
- Closed infirmary at end of camp season
RN Camp Nurse
Camp Of The Hills
Marble Falls, TX
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Functioned as liaison between Infirmary and Summer Camp for elementary age children thru adult age
- Average of 50-100 campers serviced in clinic each week
- Camp conferred with nurse daily on making decisions on campers about participation in activities per health needs
- Reviewed medical forms for special alerts and concerns
- Maintained medical log, completed forms for each illness/injury, and updated progress notes
- Prepared and maintained first aid kits for various on-site locations
- Maintained first aid center in infirmary and ordered all necessary supplies
- Inventoried first aid supplies at end of season for reorder
- Established, maintained working relationships with local doctors, hospital
- Closed infirmary at end of camp season
R.N Charge Nurse
City Of Austin
Austin, TX
07.2008 - 01.2009
- Helped identify process improvement strategies
- Assessed physical, social, emotional needs of patients/families in clinics
- Counseled 50 patients/families daily concerning health assessment and care including prevention of disease, disability, hygiene, health maintenance
- Participated in identification of patient needs for referral to resources that facilitate continuity of care in conjunction with care management team
- Provided direct nursing care to patients and distributed medications and treatments according to accepted standards of care
- Completed all direct and indirect care documentation in timely manner and ensured patient records were current and complete
- Participated in daily patient care (unit) huddles,
- Ensured all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties complied with all regulatory and accreditation standards including Joint Commission
- Ensured state vaccine (VFC/ASN) policies in place
- Attended all clinic codes
- Patient triage as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Registered Nurse
Evins Medical Staffing
Austin, TX
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Helped identify process improvement strategies
- Assessed physical, social, emotional needs of patients/families in clinics
- Counseled 50 patients/families daily concerning health assessment and care including prevention of disease, disability, hygiene, health maintenance
- Participated in identification of patient needs for referral to resources that facilitate continuity of care in conjunction with care management team
- Provided direct nursing care to patients and distributed medications and treatments according to accepted standards of care
- Completed all direct and indirect care documentation in timely manner and ensured patient records were current and complete
- Participated in daily patient care (unit) huddles,
- Ensured all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties complied with all regulatory and accreditation standards including Joint Commission
- Ensured state vaccine (VFC/ASN) policies in place
- Attended all clinic codes
- Patient triage as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
HEDIS Nurse
Nurse Staffers LTD
Skokie, IL
12.2005 - 02.2006
- Collected data from variety of electronic (EMR) and paper sources
- Conducted reviews of data/records to ensure abstraction accuracy of clinical data elements for HEDIS reporting
- Document findings in HEDIS database tool
- Meeting and maintaining quality requirement of 99% review accuracy
Disease Management Nurse
McKesson Patient Care Solutions Inc
Wheeling, IL
03.2005 - 10.2005
- Provided care to individuals or defined patient population through use of telecommunications in accordance with computer-based, protocols or guidelines
- Used critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, educate, and evaluate patient outcomes
- Facilitated care between patient, family, and other health care resources
- Use nursing process to identify patient needs, risk/safety issues, educational opportunities, and appropriate health care resource referrals
- Increased patient's involvement in management of condition
- Provided education on Asthma and COPD one-to-one with patients over telephone phone
- Processed 30-40 calls daily based on Quality Management guidelines
- Demonstrated compliance with all product-specific performance metrics
- Demonstrated compliance with all policies and procedures
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment
Contractor
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL.
10.2002 - 01.2005
- Subcontract to research firms as a field researcher in the health, social services and allied educational fields utilizing field data gathering techniques acquired as a health professional for Cook County Health Services
- Conducted research projects directly for CPS and have subcontracted to private contractors
Procedure Registered Nurse
Access Health Center, LTD
Downers Grove, IL
05.2003 - 09.2003
- Assisted physician in procedure room
- Assisted in all aspects of abortion procedure, including performing vital signs and lab work, assisted physician during procedure while being supportive of client, and assisting in recovery room as indicated
- Dispensed medications to client as directed by physician
- Provided nursing supervision of recovery room
- Monitored clients in post-abortion recovery room
- Reviewed post-abortion aftercare instructions with client
- Recognized and reported signs of abortion complications to physician or nurse clinician
- Complied with all pharmacy policies, including those related to medication administration and narcotic handling
- Responded quickly and efficiently during patient care emergencies
- Provided health education for reproductive health issues as needed
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA, fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Registered Nurse
Cardio-Care, Inc. Home Health Agency
Chicago, IL
01.2003 - 04.2003
- Conduct OASIS in-depth assessment to determine client and caregiver needs on admission to agency
- Perform holistic and periodic assessments of the Medical- Surgical (e.g.: COPD, asthma, diabetic, cardiovascular, orthopedic) client and family to support the plan of care
- Collect data to evaluate client responses to care; measure outcomes; and monitor the process of care according to the client care plan
- Educate and counsel clients, family, and caregivers to promote self-care activities
- Initiate health promotion teaching to improve the quality of life and prevent disability
- Provide and monitor direct and indirect care
- Perform venipuncture for lab draws report abnormal lab results to MD
- Manage resources needed to ensure enactment of the plan of care
- Collaborate with other disciplines, practitioners.
Registered Nurse I
Cook County Department Of Pubic Health
Maywood, IL.
09.1999 - 09.2002
- For pregnant women and infants
- Carry a caseload of approximate two hundred families to conduct home visits on pregnant population to assist client to gain early prenatal care throughout pregnancy
- Emphasis on compliance with recommendations regarding the OB considerable risk conditions
- Physical, developmental, psycho-social, cognitive, and emotional assessment of the infant and to promote early identification of the need for further evaluation and or treatment
- Increase immunization compliance and regular well child visits
- Provide counseling and anticipatory guidance, referrals and follow up to needed services
- Provide nutritional assessment and counseling
- Conduct periodic health assessment
- Function as a staff and charge nurse in Family Planning, Pregnancy testing, STD, Prenatal, Immunization, Primary care clinics
- Perform phone triage for medical problem phone calls
- Daily contact with clients and agency staff to give direct care and obtain and provide services
- Assist M.D Or A.P.N As needed,
- Administer medications on order of physician and oversee clinic flow
- Able to participate in the planning and operation of health clinic services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Science: Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06.1998
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Oral and written communication
- Clinical experience
- TB treatment and education
- Diabetes management
- Disease management programs
- Coordinating referrals
- Post-Anesthesia Care
- Case Management Tracking
- Community Outreach
Certification
- Licensed Texas Registered Nurse 06/2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Nurse
Pflugerville Independent School District
11.2019 - 03.2022
Public Health Nurse II
Williamson County & Cities Health District
10.2010 - 05.2019
RN Camp Nurse
Camp Of The Hills
06.2010 - 08.2010
Clinic Registered Nurse Substitute
Leander Independent School District
04.2010 - 09.2010
RN Camp Nurse
Camp Of The Hills
06.2009 - 08.2009
R.N Charge Nurse
City Of Austin
07.2008 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse
Evins Medical Staffing
05.2007 - 07.2008
HEDIS Nurse
Nurse Staffers LTD
12.2005 - 02.2006
Disease Management Nurse
McKesson Patient Care Solutions Inc
03.2005 - 10.2005
Procedure Registered Nurse
Access Health Center, LTD
05.2003 - 09.2003
Registered Nurse
Cardio-Care, Inc. Home Health Agency
01.2003 - 04.2003
Contractor
Chicago Public Schools
10.2002 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse I
Cook County Department Of Pubic Health
09.1999 - 09.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Science: Nursing
College of DuPage
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