Susan Wright
Lexington,South Carolina
Summary
Knowledgeable school nurse with strong foundation and extensive experience in school-based healthcare. Confidence in providing comprehensive healthcare to students. Proven ability to manage health plans and address minor and major health concerns efficiently. Committed to fostering collaboration with all stakeholders to holistically manage students' health and education needs. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions to provide optimal school-based healthcare to middle school students. Dedicated to managing and improving the health of the student population served to enhance their education and middle school experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Meadow Glen Middle School, Lexington School District One
09.2020 - Current
- Oversees health services for a middle school of 930 students and staff.
- Supports students with special healthcare needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Manages immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assesses students' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care and referrals as needed based on their healthcare needs.
- Develops and implements emergency action plans and procedures.
- Supervises staff training and compliance that promotes a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
- Manages the emergency response team and develops the emergency response plan for both cardiac and non-cardiac emergencies.
- Collaborates with parents, teachers, counselors and students to optimize student health and proactively addresses student health concerns by providing timely interventions.
- Implements evidence-based practices in healthcare delivery to continuously improve the quality of nursing services provided in the school setting.
- Cooperates with multidisciplinary teams to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Complies with medication administration policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-1993
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Management of chronic disease conditions
- Assessment of acute health conditions
- Compliance with medication protocols
- Collaboration with stakeholders
- Assessment and management of student needs
- Emergency response planning and coordination
- Immunization compliance assessment
- Effective team communication
- Efficient time management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Strategic decision-making
- Proficient critical thinking
- Accomplished organizational skills
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
School Nurse
Meadow Glen Middle School, Lexington School District One
09.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Accomplishments and Awards
- Meadow Glen Middle School Support Staff of the Year: 2021-2022
- Meadow Glen Middle School Golden Gator Recipient for Tenacity: February 2022
- Meadow Glen Middle School Golden Gator Recipient for Communicator: January 2025
- Lexington School District One Registered Nurse of the Year: 2024-2025