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Susan Wainwright

Morehead City,NC

Summary

Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 24 years of experience providing care to students age 5 to 18. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.

Conscientious Lead School with 24 years of healthcare experience and aptitude for working with children in school environments. Excellent interpersonal, communication and coordination skills. Proficient in medical evaluations and familiar with School health and safety regulations.

Highly qualified School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Offering 24 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.

Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 24-year record of success in nursing and desiring remote Clinical position. Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead School Nurse

Carteret County Schools
Beaufort, NC
09.1999 - Current
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Oversaw health services for school of 2000 students , faculty, foster grandparents and occasionally visitors.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns support liaisons.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting visions, hearing and BMI evaluations.
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern. Worked on Drills for intruders, weather and fire.
  • Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts. Assisted with Flu clinics, Hepatitis B immunizations, Covid quarantines and regulations.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of students
  • Administered medications and treatment to students and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Overseeing Unlicensed Assisting Personnel (UAP) with assistance in caring for the students that need assistance.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill students. Coordinating safe and effective emergency treatment as necessary.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and policies and procedure workshops.
  • Participated in Student Support policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom via remote classrooms during Covid.
  • Developed Classroom Health and Safety units via Google Classroom, Established Zoom meetings with students and parents.


Perioperative Registered Nurse

Carteret General Hospital
Morehead City, NC
06.1990 - 09.1999
  • Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
  • Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
  • Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
  • Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
  • Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
  • Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
  • Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
  • Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and maintaining National Certification for Operating Room Nurses.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Staff Nurse

Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
05.1981 - 06.1990
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.1979

Skills

  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Operational Standards
  • Behavioral Evaluations
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Emergency Care
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Student Health Evaluation
  • School Health Surveys
  • Immunization Record Review
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Resource Management
  • Reviewing Medical Histories
  • Family Education
  • Suicide Awareness Training
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Health Program Evaluation
  • Life Support
  • Needs Assessment
  • Community Program Referrals
  • Community Healthcare Programming
  • Advocating for Students

Certification

  • National Certified School Nurse ( NCSN ), 20 years
  • National Certified Operating Room Nurse ( CNOR ) 10 years
  • Mobile Intensive Care Nurse ( MICN ) 4 years
  • Certified American Heart Instructor

Additional Information

First Lieutenant United States Air Force Reserve Nurse Corp

31st AES

Charleston SC

8years

Timeline

Lead School Nurse

Carteret County Schools
09.1999 - Current

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Carteret General Hospital
06.1990 - 09.1999

Staff Nurse

Rex Hospital
05.1981 - 06.1990

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University

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