Former teacher-turned-nurse seeking to utilize training, experience, and skillset to provide competent, compassionate care healthcare in the K-12 school setting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Assistant
School District of New Richmond
08.2023 - Current
Provide first aid, emergency, and episodic care to students in grades 9-12. Completed 6000 office visits in 2023-24.
Administer daily and PRN medications via various routes per MD order. Over 4800 doses administered in 2023-24.
Document all office visits, medications, and student immunizations in Skyward student information system. Achieved 100% immunization compliance in 2023-24.
Maintain treatment records for third party billing and compile year-end reports.
Communicate regularly with families, staff, clinicians, and department colleagues regarding student conditions and plans of care while maintaining confidentiality.
Substitute Health Aide/Teacher/Administrative Assistant
School District Of New Richmond
10.2022 - 08.2023
Create positive learning environment and follow teacher lesson plans to engage K-12 students in instruction, including those receiving special services
Communicate with teachers, staff, and administration daily to ensure student and building needs are met
Demonstrate reliability and flexibility while providing district-wide coverage in multiple professional roles
Perform day-to-day medical care across all grade levels for healthy students and those with complex conditions, including medication administration, physical assessment, treatments, and emergency response
Manage elementary and middle school offices, performing daily attendance, data entry, and clerical tasks while serving as primary building contact for staff and families
Registered Nurse
River Valley Home Care & PCA
09.2011 - 10.2013
Utilized all phases of nursing process to deliver comprehensive 1:1 care in home environment for adult and pediatric clients with complex, chronic health conditions
Mastered alternative communication methods for nonverbal clients
Provided frequent education and psychosocial support to clients and family members
Nurse Aide/Health Unit Coordinator
Lakeview Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2012
Assisted nursing team with provision of personal care and medical treatments for up to 13 critically ill intensive care unit patients
Accurately transcribed physician orders into electronic medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality standards
Voluntary member of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention team, Decontamination team, and Unit Council
Lead Preschool Teacher
Shining Star Child Development Center
08.2003 - 08.2006
Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate, curriculum-based academic activities for preschool age students
Created safe, stimulating classroom environment focused on play-centered learning, social skills, and individual growth
Education
Continuing Education - RN Refresher - Theory And Skills
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WI
12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Middle Education
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05.2002
Certification
MN Registered Nurse License - #1999796
WI Substitute Teacher License
CPR/AED certified
Timeline
Health Assistant
School District of New Richmond
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Health Aide/Teacher/Administrative Assistant
School District Of New Richmond
10.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
River Valley Home Care & PCA
09.2011 - 10.2013
Nurse Aide/Health Unit Coordinator
Lakeview Hospital
09.2006 - 12.2012
Lead Preschool Teacher
Shining Star Child Development Center
08.2003 - 08.2006
Continuing Education - RN Refresher - Theory And Skills