Tara German
605 Bristlecone Ct, Berthoud,CO
Summary
Organized educational professional with commitment to supporting school administration and fostering positive school environment. Experience in managing office tasks, coordinating schedules, and facilitating communication between staff, students, and parents. Strong team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability, proficient in handling dynamic school needs with professionalism.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Weld RE-5J School District
08.2025 - Current
- Fill in for both health aides and school nurses to cover unscheduled and scheduled absences.
- Administer first aid and emergency care to students, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Manage immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Conduct and coordinate mandated hearing and vision screenings
- Maintain health records on all students
- Documented all cares performed in Infinite Campus
School Nurse – Milliken Elementary/Pioneer Ridge Elementary
Weld RE-5J School District
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery to students as prescribed.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Trained staff on health protocols and emergency response procedures, enhancing overall school safety.
- Technical nursing tasks including seizure management, anaphylaxis management, and diabetes care
- Managed immunization compliance and updated records as necessary
- Conducted routine health screenings, identifying potential health issues and facilitating timely interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Documented care in Infinite Campus
- Monitored student health records, maintaining compliance with state regulations and school policies.
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students, ensuring immediate health support.
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Village Medical
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between healthcare settings by maintaining clear communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Provided health education and guidance to assist patient’s in navigating their complex health conditions and treatments.
- Built trust to encourage patient’s to follow provider treatment plans.
- Monitored compliance with treatment plans, providing support to improve adherence rates.
- Coordinated care plans for patients, ensuring comprehensive management of health needs to over 100 Value-Based Care patients.
Registered Nurse
Loveland Community Health Center/Sunrise Health
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Triaged potentially emergent patients, by phone or in person, to ensure they receive the appropriate level of care for their presenting signs and symptoms.
- Implemented and maintained continuity of care for patients.
- Provided patient education regarding complex health concerns and treatments.
- Performed complex medication and chart reconciliations through patient interviews and chart reviews.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency in patient handling (quality and access) and documentation.
School Nurse
Weld RE-5J School District
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Completes health assessments for creation of care plans, individualized education plans (IEP), and 504.
- Supervises, trains, and delegates to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Technical nursing tasks including gastrostomy tube feedings, seizure management, anaphylaxis management, and diabetes care.
- Administers first aid in accordance with State of Colorado guidelines
- Manages immunization compliance and updates records as necessary
- Conducts and coordinates mandated hearing and vision screenings
- Maintains health records on all students.
- Responsible for the health and well being of over 650 students and approximately 50 staff during illness or injury.
School Nurse
UCHealth/Weld RE-5J School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Completes health assessments for creation of care plans, individualized education plans (IEP), and 504.
- Supervises, trains, and delegates to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Technical nursing tasks including gastrostomy tube feedings, seizure management, anaphylaxis management, and diabetes care.
- Administers first aid in accordance with State of Colorado guidelines
- Manages immunization compliance and updates records as necessary
- Conducts and coordinates mandated hearing and vision screenings
- Maintains health records on all students.
- Responsible for the health and well being of over 650 students and approximately 50 staff during illness or injury.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
UCHealth-Longmont Clinic
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Triaged post-surgical complications and general orthopedic concerns, providing appropriate advice/treatment.
- Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons to develop tailored patient care plans.
- Minimizes risk of medical errors with timely and accurate chart updates in Epic.
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens through post-operative phone calls.
- Provided prescribed treatments to patients with issues such as acute/chronic pain and sports/lifestyle injuries
- Reduced hospital readmissions rates by effectively educating patients on post-operative care and follow-up appointments.
- Performed N-95 mask fittings for service line providers and staff
- Cared for patients’ wounds/surgical incisions and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance patient safety and care efficiency.
- Supported providers with both clinical and administrative tasks
- Trained and mentored student nurses and new hires in proper procedures and care standards.
- Assisted in the completion of Colorado WC-164, STD, and FMLA paperwork.
Nurse Educator
Ashfield Health
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Scheduled patient visits according to program guidelines. Provided in-home medication injection training (pre-filled syringes and injection pens) to physician selected patients.
- Adhered to strict guidelines regarding phone calls and in-person patient contacts.
- Documented patient training.
- Performed Adverse Event (AE) reporting as needed.
- Attended meetings through web-conferencing as required.
- Communicated regularly with project coordinators and other team-members by phone, email, and fax.
- Travel as required throughout Colorado and Utah.
Nurse Manager
Flatiron Allergy and Asthma Center
07.2015 - 11.2015
- UCHealth-Longmont Clinic Allergy Dept. became Flatiron Allergy and Asthma Center
- Identified and addressed care deficiencies, proactively improving care for all patients.
- Trained, directed, and monitored nursing and support staff.
- Met coverage demands by establishing work schedules and assigning specific jobs.
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens related to allergies and asthma.
- Protected public health and increased herd immunity by immunizing individuals against communicable diseases such as influenza and pneumonia.
- Educated patients of all ages on peak flow use, inhalers, oral medications, and medication side effects and contraindications.
- Provided direct patient care as needed including skin testing, intradermal injections, allergy injections, spirometry and exhaled nitric oxide breathing tests, oral drug, and food challenges.
- Reconstituted and injected Xolair for allergic asthma patients per manufacturer and provider guidelines.
- Monitored immunotherapy progress and compliance of over 300 injection patients.
- Mixed allergy serum per doctor's orders.
- Responsible for interviewing candidates for employment, completing new employee paperwork, and training.
- Facilitated transition from EPIC to drchrono for documentation and billing within the department.
- Reviewed outgoing billing/patient charges for accuracy.
- Developed clinic policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Longmont, CO05-2014
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Front Range Community College
Longmont, COBachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Student needs assessment
- Decision-making
- Bookkeeping
- 10-key
- Mail processing
- Multitasking and time management
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Office administration
- Record keeping
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Weld RE-5J School District
08.2025 - Current
School Nurse – Milliken Elementary/Pioneer Ridge Elementary
Weld RE-5J School District
12.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Village Medical
03.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Loveland Community Health Center/Sunrise Health
11.2023 - 03.2024
School Nurse
Weld RE-5J School District
08.2023 - 11.2023
School Nurse
UCHealth/Weld RE-5J School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
UCHealth-Longmont Clinic
01.2016 - 07.2022
Nurse Manager
Flatiron Allergy and Asthma Center
07.2015 - 11.2015
Nurse Educator
Ashfield Health
01.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Arizona University
Other
- Work experience not documented above includes Office Management, Bookkeeping, Accounts Payables, Reception, Mail Clerk. Extensive administrative capabilities.