School Nurse
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Provide direct nursing care to students ages 4 years old to 22. Including care of children in special education that require management of chronic conditions such as G-tubes, diabetes management both type one and two, as well as seizure disorders and asthma. Provide daily medication passes as well as maintaining emergency medication stocks.
Respond to emergencies and provide first aid, as well as provide training to school staff for the management of emergency situations. Proficient in writing action plans for individuals at risk, as well as communicating with the parents and staff in regards to care provided. Work with a population that involves a large amount of children with special needs that requires both compassion and understanding.
And as a result I have developed both very proficient assessment skills as well as therapeutic communication in this role.
School Nurse at Menta Academy Woodstock (2024-09 – Present)
Provide direct nursing care to students ages 4 years old to 22. Including care of children in special education that require management of chronic conditions such as G-tubes, diabetes management both type one and two, as well as seizure disorders and asthma. Provide daily medication passes as well as maintaining emergency medication stocks.
Respond to emergencies and provide first aid, as well as provide training to school staff for the management of emergency situations. Proficient in writing action plans for individuals at risk, as well as communicating with the parents and staff in regards to care provided. Work with a population that involves a large amount of children with special needs that requires both compassion and understanding.
And as a result I have developed both very proficient assessment skills as well as therapeutic communication in this role.
Communicable Disease Investigator at McHenry County Department of Health (2023-11 – 2024-09)
Conducted thorough investigations on reportable illnesses in the state of Illinois, including transmission, prevention, and intervention practices. Partnered with long-term care facilities, congregate care, and school setting to manage outbreaks and prevent spread of infectious diseases. Composed and submitted reports to Illinois Department of Health.
Registered Nurse CV Telemetry at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (2021-02 – 2023-11)
Facilitated patient health restoration and wellness through medical care, physical and psychological support for patients and families, and maintaining best practices in a healthcare setting. Proficient in assessments and skills related to medical surgical units and cardiac telemetry, including care and management of post-surgical patients, chest tubes, pacemaker site care, and post-angiography recovery.
Healthcare Specialist at Illinois Army National Guard (2007-04 – 2017-10)
Maintained a National Registry of Medical Technicians Basic license, conducted patient assessments, treatments, and emergency triage care during operation New Dawn (2011), Iraq. Including administering medications and providing patient education instructions and follow appointments. During typical clinical experience state-side included conducting physical examinations, including vaccinations, obtaining blood samples and patient histories.
Instructing different units on basic lifesaving care and triage as well as educating new soldiers on the unit clinical practices and policies.
Patient Care Technician (float pool) at Unity Point Methodist Hospital, Peoria, IL (2018-12 – 2020-04)
Provided basic care to patients including obtaining vitals, blood sugars, and reporting abnormal findings to the RN. Provided hygiene, oral care, and ambulation to patients in all areas of the hospital including cardiology, psychiatric, respiratory, Intensive care units and neurological.
Patient Care Technician at OSF Saint Francis Neuro-Rehabilitations, Peoria, IL (2015-03 – 2015-10)
Personalized care, mobility assistance, patient transfers, straight catheters, daily cares including feeding and hygiene. Obtained vital signs as well as blood sugars, and documented patient intakes. Conducted rounds every two hours to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Methodist College (2020-12)
