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Saundra Pedersen

Newtown,Pennsylvania

Summary

Highly efficient Registered Nurse with over 28 years of healthcare experience. Passionate about working with children and well-versed in school health and safety regulations. Proficient in medical examination with exemplary communication and coordination skills for school health initiatives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified School Nurse

Carrier Clinic-East Mountain School
09.2024 - Current
  • Administered first aid and emergency care to students, ensuring safety and well-being.
  • Developed health education programs promoting wellness and disease prevention among students.
  • Collaborated with educators to manage chronic health conditions, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Monitored student immunization records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and mandates.
  • Trained staff on health protocols and emergency response procedures, enhancing school readiness.
  • Conducted health screenings, identifying potential issues and facilitating timely interventions.

Lead School Nurse

Eden Autism Services
08.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
  • Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
  • Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
  • Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
  • Implemented normal growth and development screenings to identify health problems.
  • Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
  • Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.

Registered Nurse, Maternal/Newborn Care Specialist

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
06.1997 - 08.2019
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Certified School Nurse

Allamuchy Township School
09.2002 - 03.2012
  • Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.

Certified School Nurse

Phillipsburg School District
09.2000 - 06.2002
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
  • Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - School Nurse Certification

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

College of St. Elizabeth
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
05.1998

Skills

  • Registered Nurse in PA and NJ
  • BLS certification
  • Certified School Nurse
  • Certified Supervisor
  • NCC certification in Maternal/Newborn Nursing
  • OR experience
  • Extensive experience as school nurse for disabled and special needs
  • Maintain Continuing Education Units and child abuse clearances
  • Individualized healthcare plans
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Health promotion
  • Mental health support

Education and Training

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Timeline

Certified School Nurse

Carrier Clinic-East Mountain School
09.2024 - Current

Lead School Nurse

Eden Autism Services
08.2019 - Current

Certified School Nurse

Allamuchy Township School
09.2002 - 03.2012

Certified School Nurse

Phillipsburg School District
09.2000 - 06.2002

Registered Nurse, Maternal/Newborn Care Specialist

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
06.1997 - 08.2019

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

College of St. Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Some College (No Degree) - School Nurse Certification

Caldwell University

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