Dedicated, professional, and team player School Nurse offering 10 years of school nursing experience with over 20 year of nursing experience providing care to students age 3 to 21. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead/ School Nurse
MSN/NCSN, Denver Public School District
Denver, CO
12.2014 - Current
School nurse and mentor for new hires (Obtained my National School Nurse Certification 2018)
Oversee health services for school of 2300 students and faculty.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and school nurse workshops.
RN
Presbyterian St Luke Hospital/ Rocky Mountain Children’s Hospital
Denver, CO
02.2012 - 01.2015
Pre/post op NICU II Medical/Telemetry (Fill in charge nurse)
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN
St Anthony Central Hospital/ St Anthony Medical Center
Denver, CO
04.2005 - 03.2012
Pre/Post-surgical Units Interventional Nerve Block Clinic (Charge nurse and preceptor to new staff) Trauma/Oncology (I have been a preceptor to new staff) Step Down ICU (New Hire Educator) Orthopedics (Charge nurse and preceptor to new staff)
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2022
BSN - Nursing
Regis University
05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
12.2004
Skills
Preventive Healthcare
Minor Injury Treatment
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Patient Health Information Access
Accurate Documentation
School Health Surveys
Immunization Record Review
Student Health Evaluation
Hearing and Vision Screening
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Affiliations
National Association of School Nurses
Colorado Association of School Nurses
Timeline
Team Lead/ School Nurse
MSN/NCSN, Denver Public School District
12.2014 - Current
RN
Presbyterian St Luke Hospital/ Rocky Mountain Children’s Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2015
RN
St Anthony Central Hospital/ St Anthony Medical Center
04.2005 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
BSN - Nursing
Regis University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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