Tina Stewart
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff, and management connections. Highly developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
County Line Church of God
Auburn, Indiana
12.2020 - Current
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Manage guest follow-up, congregational member needs, and all events and activities of the ministry areas.
- Provided nursing skills for "Creative Play School" preschool at County Line Church. Doing yearly medical training for the staff, emergency medication training for staff with students where applicable, and taking care of injuries or concerns of students and staff during the school day.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the church.
- Managed database systems containing congregational members' contact information, and updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
School Nurse
East Allen County Schools
Fort Wayne, Indiana
02.2015 - 11.2020
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
RiverPointe Surgery Center
Elkhart, IN
07.1999 - 04.2001
- Provided post-operative care and monitored for complications such as infection, bleeding, or pain.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient's vital signs and reported any deviations from normal to the attending physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information in the electronic health record.
- Assisted in preparing patients for discharge by providing education about follow-up care instructions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition before, during or after a procedure according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
- Obtained consent forms from patients prior to their procedure so that they are aware of potential risks associated with surgery.
- Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
- Conducted post-surgery follow-ups with patients over the phone or via email in order to monitor progress.
- Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team such as nurses, technicians and anesthesiologists throughout the perioperative period.
Student Tech & Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
12.1995 - 07.1999
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-1997
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Vision screenings
- Care planning
- Documentation and charting
- Licensed RN
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
County Line Church of God
12.2020 - Current
School Nurse
East Allen County Schools
02.2015 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
RiverPointe Surgery Center
07.1999 - 04.2001
Student Tech & Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital
12.1995 - 07.1999
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University
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