EDUCATION
2010- Present University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
1977-1980 Brenau University Gainesville, GA
1972-1976 University of Georgia Athens, GA
EXPERIENCE
2012-Present Seminole County Public Schools Sanford, FL
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Registered Nurse, School Board Nurse
Utilizes the nursing process in response to referrals from schools to initiate a plan of action for resolving health problems
Collaborates with community health agencies concerning health issues
Consults with students, school staff, parents and physicians concerning student health problems and their solutions upon referral from school.
Participates in educational programs designed to increase knowledge and enhance the quality of nursing care as directed by the Director of Exceptional Student Services
Implements health education programs designed to promote student health and well-being
Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary committee
Manages independently all materials, paperwork and equipment required for completion of medical tasks
Prepares formal written reports necessary to answer specific referral questions in compliance with department format.
Manages school health service programs in assigned schools
Communicate, educate and/or instruct school staff regarding information and interventions in individual health care plans
Orient, provide training, and document skills of school personnel providing health services to students
2010-2012 Seminole County Public Health Department Sanford, FL
Registered Nurse, Immunization Department
Determined appropriate immunizations for all ages of clients based on CDC recommendations
Administered vaccines using best practices
Conducted travel health assessments
Active member of the Awards and Recognition Committee
April 2012 Employee of the Month
Member of the Region 5 Epi Strike team
Leadership Activities:
Researched and proposed methods to decrease painful nedle procedures using evidence based practices
Developed and implemented ane ducational program for travel clinic clients and nurses
Initiated a Journal Club for Health Department Nurses
1991-1996 Associates in Pediatrics (Lee Physician Group) Ft.Myers, FL
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Registered Nurse, Pediatric practice
Performed telephone triage
Administered immunizations
Performed phlebotomies and lab procedures
Assessed office patients – Vital signs, Hts. Wts, BPs, vision and hearing screening
On-call responsibility on weekends
Assisted physicians in surgical procedures such as circumcisions and lacerations
1985-1990 King Fahad Saudi Arabian National Guard Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Senior Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Outpatient Clinic
Assessment and triage of all types of medical and surgical patients
Applied complex dressing and casts
Assist physicians in their assessments, examinations and treatments of patients
Performed charge nurse responsibilities when needed
Assured that multinational staff members were trained according to JCAH standards
Wrote and updated clinic policies and procedures
1983-1984 King Abdul Aziz Military Hospital Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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Senior Staff Nurse, General Practice Outpatient Clinic
Assessment and triage of patients of all ages
Applied simple and complex dressings and treatments
Assisted physicians in their assessments and examinations of patients
Administered immunizations to infants and children
1983-1985 Mariner’s Hospital Tavernier, FL
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1980 -1983 Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor and Emergency Department
Participated in primary care of patients
Provided treatments such as IVs, catheterization, NG tube insertions, dressing changes
Prepared patients for surgery and diagnostic procedures
Assisted physicians in their assessments, treatments and examinations of patients
1981-1983 Upper Keys Medical Center Key Largo, FL
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Registered Nurse, Private Practice- Internal Medicine, Urology and General Practice
Performed and assisted with patient assessments
Provided health screenings – visual, auditory, PFTs. EKGs for Insurance, FAA and USCG physicals.
Performed phlebotomies and in house lab tests
Administered medication via injections and IVs (Chemotherapy)
Assisted physicians with surgical procedures, treatments and exams
Provided home visits to patients
Assisted physicians on hospital rounds
LICENSES
R.N. Florida
Certified FIT tester
CPR - BLS
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
SCHS Employee of the Month – April 2012
Sigma Theta Tau International
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Fraternity
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Florida Nurse’s Association
Region 5 Epi Strike Team
American Travel Health Nurse Association (ATHNA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ VOLUNTEER
Geneva Village Homemaker 1996 – present; VP 2008-10
Seminole County School Dividend - 1996 – 2009
Relay for Life Team Captain 2007; Co-captain -2008; Participant 2005-2010
4-H Club Leader – 2002-2009
PTA Secretary – 1996-1998
REFERENCES
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