SANDRA BEZERRA
The Colony,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered School Nurse offering 8 years of experience providing care to students age 3 to 21 . Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Skilled in triage, direct patient care, and care coordination between faculty, parents and health care providers to provide comprehensive care for students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs School Nurse
Dallas ISD, Health Services
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw special needs health services for 50 plus schools.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Elementary School Nurse
Dallas ISD, Preston Hollow ES
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw health services for school of 450 students and faculty.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision, hearing, acanthosis nigran and scoliosis evaluations.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Corinth Family Medicine and Pediatrics
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided direct patient care to both adult and pediatric patients under 4 physicians.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phone triage and determined severity of injuries and illnesses for appointment requests and referrals to acute care.
- Provided health education to patients and families
- Oriented and trained new staff, fostered improvement in staff development, and standards of patient care.
Daycare Teacher
TutorTime
05.2010 - 08.2016
- Active Role on the individual development of students in a small classroom setting; provide a safe, nurturing, creative environment for students.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
PharmNet Prescription Services
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2018
Skills
- Student health evaluation and screenings
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Mental health support
- Immunization protocols and administration
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Successfully provided episodic and emergency quality care to 400 plus students, staff, and parents/guardians in a elementary school environment.
- Training - Trained new to the district school nurses and veteran school nurses in procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Communication - Effectively collaborate with school personnel, parents and members of the community to maximize delivery of health and special needs services to students.
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Needs School Nurse
Dallas ISD, Health Services
08.2024 - Current
Elementary School Nurse
Dallas ISD, Preston Hollow ES
10.2019 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Corinth Family Medicine and Pediatrics
11.2017 - 08.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
PharmNet Prescription Services
01.2011 - 03.2013
Daycare Teacher
TutorTime
05.2010 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
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