Focused and friendly School Nurse offering three years of experience providing care to students Kindergarten to Twelfth grade. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills. Offering expertise with pediatric specialty.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adolescent Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Tower Behavioral Health
Reading, PA
03.2022 - Current
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat 24 patients with behavioral and psychiatric disorders
Substitute School Nurse, RN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Trained 3-12 new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions
Substitute School Nurse, RN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
11.2012 - 09.2019
Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Ewing, NJ
07.2019
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA
03.2011
Skills
Privacy and Confidentiality
Infection Control Measures
Immunization Record Review
Injury Treatment
Lice Control Procedures
Hearing and Vision Screening
Acute Illness Recognition
Student Health Evaluation
Minor Injury Treatment
Medication Administration
Behavioral Health
School Safety
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse
BLS Certification
CPI Certification
Timeline
Adolescent Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Tower Behavioral Health
03.2022 - Current
Substitute School Nurse, RN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Substitute School Nurse, RN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
11.2012 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
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