Sarah Ongiri
Macungie,PA
Summary
Highly qualified School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Offering 25 years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Allentown School District
1944 S. Church St. Allentown PA 18109
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Able to ensure 100% of students were compliant with immunizations before school exclusion date.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to address diverse learning styles while designing inclusive classroom accommodations for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Mentors new school nurses and nursing students
Health Room Nurse
Salisbury Middle School
Allentown
09.2016 - 06.2022
- Attend to students’ needs including first aid, injury and illness
- Contact parents/guardians as needed
- Assist Certified School Nurse with mandatory health screenings for all students
- Assist in maintaining records for health offices
- Report suspected child abuse
- Administer medications according to parent and doctor request/orders in compliance with Salisbury Township School District medication policy
- Collaborate with Certified School Nurse and student health team as needed to maintain student wellness
- Any additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by building principal.
Quality Assurance Nurse
Community Options, Inc.
Allentown
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Make referrals for needed medical services and confirming that follow-up care is pursued
- Monitor weight gain or loss and other health conditions of participants
- Ensure MAR's are being followed through regular reviews and unannounced checks
- Submit reports for medication errors or other medical concerns with assistance from Managers
- Developed and implemented internal audits to ensure consistent adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines throughout the nursing department.
- Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough audits of nursing practices and documentation.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to proactively identify potential hazards or vulnerabilities within the department's processes, ensuring prompt remediation efforts were undertaken when needed.
Staff Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Bethlehem
02.2000 - 04.2012
- Muhlenberg campus, 4 South orthopedic neurological and medical-surgical unit
- Provide caring and compassionate healthcare to a diverse patient population including pediatric, adult and geriatric medical and surgical patients in fast paced clinical environment
- Provide postoperative care to variety of patients including surgical patients
- Direct unlicensed staff appropriate duties to maximize outcome of care to patients
- Acts as unit leader to ensure appropriate patient load and bed assignments for incoming patients
- Acts as liaison for patients to their doctors to optimize patient care
- Document patient care to maintain patient records
- Provide safe and effective care in case of emergency
- Participate in planning care of multidisciplinary team for beyond hospital stay
- Provide education to patients and their families including medication teaching, diabetic care and signs and symptoms of infection.
IV Nurse
PICC Support
Lehigh Valley
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Provide teaching in patients' homes regarding PICC maintenance, IV antibiotics infusion and pump teaching
- Maintain PICC lines as needed including dressing changes, flush and assessment
- Access and redress implanted ports
- Provide peripheral IV insertion and medication administration as needed in outpatient infusion center
- Provide peripheral IV including midline insertion in Residential Nursing facilities
- Document patient teaching and care administration.
Substitute Registered Nurse
Quakertown Community School District
Quakertown
09.2002 - 01.2003
- Assess, prioritize and provide intervention for the healthcare needs for a variety of students ranging in age from kindergarten to high school age, including those students who are physically disabled or medically complex.
- Supported patients with chronic health conditions by administering prescribed treatments and monitoring their progress over time.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with fluctuating staffing levels or challenging situations requiring quick decision-making skills under pressure.
Education
School Nurse Certification -
Millersville University
Millersville, PA12.2021
Master's degree in Nursing - Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2020
Bachelor's in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2018
Diploma of Nursing -
Saint Luke's School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA01.1999
Skills
- Immunization Record Review
- Health screening
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Health Education Promotion
- Medication Administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Injury Treatment
- Allergy management
- Student health assessment
- Family Education
- Communication abilities
Accomplishments
Awarded "You are the light" as a Community Catalyst in February, 2024.
Certification
- School Nurse Certification, 12/2021
- CPR/AED, 09/2016
- Registered Nurse (RN), 04/2000
- BLS
- ACLS
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
School Nurse
Allentown School District
08.2022 - Current
Health Room Nurse
Salisbury Middle School
09.2016 - 06.2022
Quality Assurance Nurse
Community Options, Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2016
IV Nurse
PICC Support
05.2009 - 08.2011
Substitute Registered Nurse
Quakertown Community School District
09.2002 - 01.2003
Staff Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital
02.2000 - 04.2012
School Nurse Certification -
Millersville University
Master's degree in Nursing - Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor's in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Diploma of Nursing -
Saint Luke's School of Nursing