Sarah Williford
Elm City,NC
Summary
I have held a National Board Certification for School Nurses since 2015. I have 10 years of school nurse experience. I work well with others and am comfortable working independently following policies and procedures provided for my position. I aim to ensure students, their families and teachers are equipped to care for their health needs to they can safely and effectively learn at school.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Nash County Public Schools
Nashville , NC
09.2018 - Current
- Oversee health services for school of 800+ students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision screenings.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Worked with team of teachers, counselors, administrators, social worker and therapist to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to parents. Referrals are made as needed.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify the students plans and school day as needed (ex: lunch menu, activity restrictions.)
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of student to ensure access to optimal learning.
- Delegation and training of staff (Ex: medication administration, emergency preparedness)
Home Health Nurse
Kindred Home Health
Rocky Mount , NC
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Public Health Nurse; Home Health/School Nurse
Edgecombe County Health Department
Tarboro, NC
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Worked as a Home Health nurse for the County then transferred into a School Nurse position through the county. Served Edgecombe County Public Schools through the MOA.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for multiple schools.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to parents. Referrals made as needed.
Registered Nurse
Vidant Greenville Hospital
Greenville , NC
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions on a Med-Surg floor.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Part of new nurse residency program to gain experiences in nursing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC05.2011
Skills
- Acute Illness Recognition, First Aid
- Case Management
- Immunization Record Review
- Patient and family education
Timeline
School Nurse
Nash County Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Kindred Home Health
06.2018 - 09.2018
Public Health Nurse; Home Health/School Nurse
Edgecombe County Health Department
01.2012 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Vidant Greenville Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edgecombe Community College
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