Sylvia Dagama

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Elementary School Health Office with Bonita Unified School District setting.

Provide comprehensive pediatric nursing care to students in an elementary school environment, ensuring a safe and supportive health setting.

Support students with diabetes management. including insulin dose calculations, carbohydrate monitoring, and education on self=administration of insulin injections.

Monitor and interpret Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) data and respond appropriately to hypo-and hyperglycemic events.

Provide tracheostomy and ventilator care, including airway monitoring, suctioning, and ensuring respiratory stability according to individualized healthcare plans.

Perform intermittent catheterization (in-and out cath) using clean technique; measure and document urinary output while providing hygiene education as appropriate.

Administer prescribed mediations, including ADHD medications, in accordance with physician orders and school district policy; maintain accurate medication administration documentation.

Provide urgent and emergency care in the school setting, assessing and responding to acute student health needs.

Maintain accurate health records, care plans, and communication with teachers, parents and healthcare providers t o support student health and safety.

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient care quality.
• Assisted in the development of individual care plans, promoting personalized patient-centered approaches.
• Educated patients on health management and disease prevention, fostering informed decision-making.
• Implemented infection control protocols to minimize risks and maintain a safe environment for both staff and inmates.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
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• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Assisted in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care activities, optimizing workflow efficiency.
• Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.