Experience

HIGHLAND FAMILY MEDICINE

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Sep 2020 - Present



East Rochester Union Free District

• Registered Nurse

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2020

  6-12 School Nurse • Use nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff. • Administer medications and treatments as ordered. • Provide care for student and staff illnesses and accidents. • Serve as liaison between the home, medical community and the school regarding student health concerns. • Perform mandated school screenings. • Provide emergency treatment for Anaphylaxis and Cardiac emergencies. • Manage school/sport physicals and follow up. • Utilize SNAP heath center and School Tool to prepare and maintain accurate health records including immunizations. • Utilize NYS health commerce system to access and track student immunization status, report student BMI, and track flu information. • Coordinated with athletic trainer, coaches, and teachers to handle student sports injuries and concussions. • Serve as a resource to staff, parents, and the community regarding health issues. • Serve as a member of School Safety committee, School health and wellness committee and School Concussion Management team. • Attend CSE meetings and advocate for health needs of special education students. • Work in partnership with Strong Memorial Hospital to implement and run a school based Asthma intervention and prevention program. • Work in partnership with ABVI to provide glasses to students without insurance coverage. • Work in partnership with highland’s RAMP program to provide resources and support to pregnant teens. • Partner with school counselors, social workers, and psychologists to meet the social/ emotional needs of our students. • Partner with American Heart Association on Annual Go RED campaign to educate and provide resources to staff on heart health. • Implement and administer a staff Biggest Loser contest with focus on education for making healthy lifestyle choices. • Educate students on STDs, nutrition, and sleep. Show less



Penfield Central School Dist

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

  K-12 Substitute Nurse • Used nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff. • Administered medications and treatments as ordered. • Provided care for student and staff illnesses and accidents. • Served as liaison between the home, medical community and the school regarding student health concerns. • Performed mandated school screenings. • Managed school/sport physicals and follow up. • Utilized Infinite Campus to prepare and maintain accurate health records including immunizations. • Utilized NYS health commerce system to access and track student immunization status, report student BMI, and track flu information. • Coordinated with athletic trainer, coaches, and teachers to handle student sports injuries and concussions. • Served as resource to staff, parents, and the community regarding health issues Show less



Strong Memorial Hospital

• Neurosurgical Unit

• Registered Nurse

  • Jun 1994 - Jun 1998

  Staff Nurse • Devised and managed care plans for up to 12 patients on a 24 bed surgical unit. • Performed constant assessment, and analysis of patient’s condition and response to treatment. • Consulted with physician on care plans of patients. • Coordinated home care plans with patients and their families. • Supervised Nursing Assistants in personal care of patients. • Educated patients and families on management of condition, nutrition, and diet, proper use of medication, and wound care. • Devised and managed Care plans for up to 2 critical patients on a Neuro-surgical step down unit. • Performed Charge nurse role. Assigned patient load. Assigned and assessed new admissions. Handled staffing concerns. Show less