Registered Nurse

• Sep 2013 - Present

~ Provide nursing care for students with a wide range of needs including first aid, daily medications, and diabetes management.~ Provide specialized care to medically fragile, special needs students. Responsibilities include van transport, gj-tube feedings, suctioning, seizure monitoring, and developing individual health care plans.~ Demonstrate flexibility by working in multiple schools throughout the town of Grafton with grades ranging from preschool through high… ~ Provide nursing care for students with a wide range of needs including first aid, daily medications, and diabetes management.~ Provide specialized care to medically fragile, special needs students. Responsibilities include van transport, gj-tube feedings, suctioning, seizure monitoring, and developing individual health care plans.~ Demonstrate flexibility by working in multiple schools throughout the town of Grafton with grades ranging from preschool through high school.~ Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other school staff to ensure student wellness and to determine whether a sick student should be sent home or remain in school.~ Participate on numerous field trips, providing quality medical care while in unique settings outside of school environment. Show more Show less

Pharmacy technician, nationally certified

• Aug 2007 - Mar 2014

~Provided customers with excellent customer service through all stages of prescription filling from prescription drop off through final register transaction~Able to perform higher level pharmacy functions including receiving/making doctor calls, resolving insurance issues, and managing drug inventory~Knowledgeable about the use, dosage, and side effects of the most current medications for the pediatric and adult population~Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment… ~Provided customers with excellent customer service through all stages of prescription filling from prescription drop off through final register transaction~Able to perform higher level pharmacy functions including receiving/making doctor calls, resolving insurance issues, and managing drug inventory~Knowledgeable about the use, dosage, and side effects of the most current medications for the pediatric and adult population~Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiple responsibilities including telephone calls, assisting pharmacists, customer interaction, and prescription processing.~Consistently able to handle stressful customer situations. Able to quickly identify and resolve issues resulting in a positive customer experience.~ Showed leadership skills including assistance with new technician training, organization of pharmacy, and always maintaining a highly professional and positive attitude Show more Show less

Pediatric Staff Nurse

• 1997 - 20014 years

~Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients (ages newborn to late teens) including vaccinations, blood tests, and physical assessments~Gave education and support to parents/guardians regarding sick and well child care; communicated areas of concern with physicians to determine course of action~Effectively triaged a wide variety of phone calls regarding illness, lab results, and normal growth and development. Supported parents in a positive and compassionate… ~Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients (ages newborn to late teens) including vaccinations, blood tests, and physical assessments~Gave education and support to parents/guardians regarding sick and well child care; communicated areas of concern with physicians to determine course of action~Effectively triaged a wide variety of phone calls regarding illness, lab results, and normal growth and development. Supported parents in a positive and compassionate manner~Assisted physicians and nurse practitioners where needed including office procedures, coordination of services, and patient follow-up Show more Show less

Registered Nurse, Home Health

• 1996 - 19971 year

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

• 1994 - 19962 years