Sarah Curtis

• Collects, prioritizes and synthesizes comprehensive data pertinent to the student's health or situation; analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses; establishes, in the collaboration with the family, patient, realistic and measurable student expected outcomes; develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes; implements the identified plan, involves the patient, family, and health care team members in the evaluation process when appropriate
• Delivered direct nursing care including first aid, chronic disease management, and emergency response for students from elementary to high school, ensuring timely support for diverse health needs
• Administering prescriptions and over the counter medications, per MD orders
• Collaborated with families, teachers, and health care providers to create a supportive health network for students, enhancing overall wellness and access to resources
• Referred students to counselors and social workers.
• Promoted student needs and rights through active communication with staff and families.
• Maintained accurate and confidential student health records in accordance with HIPPA.
• Followed Minnesota states and district protocols related to medication storage, infection control, and student privacy

• Assesses the patient's health status, ensure they are prepared for surgery (e.g., NPO status), and gather necessary supplies and equipment
• Prepared operating room to ensure cleanliness, sterilization, and availability of all required instruments and supplies.
• Assisted in positioning the patient on the operating table to ensure optimal access for the surgical team.
• Passed instruments and necessary items to surgeon while coordinating overall care within OR.
• Adhered to strict safety and sterilization protocols to prevent infection and maintain a safe surgical environment.
• Maintain a sterile environment, communicate with the entire care team, document patient information, and ensure patient safety throughout the surgical process

• Prepared rooms and equipment for pending cesarean sections, D&Cs, twin births, and tubal ligations.
• Part of a team that assisted the OB/GYN with the birthing mom during labor. Performed hearing screens on newborns, checked the newborns car seats before they went home, and assisted the Pediatric doctor during
• Obtained vital signs on mom and baby and performed fundal checks on mom during the 2 hour post-recovering after birth.
• Passed surgical equipment, cut sutures, and tracked sponges and needles during surgery to maintain sterile environment and support surgical team.
• Collaborated with team that assisted the OB/GYN with the birthing mom during labor. Performed hearing screens on newborns, checked the newborns car seats before they went home, and assisted the Pediatric doctor during
• Obtained vital signs for mom and baby and performed fundal checks on mom during 2-hour post-recovery period to monitor health and facilitate recovery.
• Passed surgical equipment, cut sutures, and keep track of sponges and needles during surgery.

Completed

• Honoree of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

GPA: 4.0