Karen Lajoie

High School Nurse at ATHOL-ROYALSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Boston
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Level I Kundalini Yoga Instructor
    Kundalini Research Institute
    Jun, 2018
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • ATHOL-ROYALSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • High School Nurse
      • Aug 2021 - Present
  • Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School Nurse
      • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

      Currently responsible for all aspects of health care at a vocational agricultural school district/high school of 500 students. · Compile and maintain immunization and school health records · Advocate, accommodate, and plan for student medical needs · Provide first aid and illness assessment, coordinate with parents and school personnel to prevent health risks, teach health maintenance and accident prevention. · Perform state mandated vision, hearing, BMI, substance abuse and postural screenings. · Coordinate to provide onsite flu immunizations clinics in the school setting. · Participate on school leadership team and school re-opening team during COVID 19 pandemic · Co-chair Wellness Advisory Committee Show less

  • Worcester Public Schools
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • School Nurse
      • Aug 2000 - Aug 2020

      Currently responsible for all aspects of health care at an urban trade high school of 1400 students including preschool program, and life skills program. · Compile and maintain immunization and school health records · Advocate, accommodate, and plan for student medical needs · Provide first aid and illness assessment, coordinate with parents and school personnel to prevent health risks, teach health maintenance and accident prevention. · Perform state mandated vision, hearing, BMI, and postural screenings. · Coordinate to provide onsite flu immunizations clinics in the school setting. · Participate on school crisis team to prepare for and meet emergency needs. · 2000-2010 provided care for urban elementary school of 650 pre-k thru grade 6 students- included an autism program. Show less

  • VNA Care Network
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Registered Nurse
      • Aug 2000 - Dec 2012

      Pediatric/Maternal Child Health Nurse (Per-Diem) - Post-partum and newborn assessment and related teaching- Teach parenting- Teach breast feeding- Wound care and related teaching- IV care and medications and related teaching - Hematology/Oncology assessment and related teaching - Asthma assessment and teaching- Diabetes assessment and teaching

    • Registered Nurse
      • Jan 1997 - Aug 2000

      Full Time Staff Nurse in Maternal Child Health Department- Responsible for primary nursing care and case management within the Eastern and Southern areas of Central Massachusetts- Actively coordinate with suppliers, insurance companies and physicians in providing skilled nursing care-Conduct teaching in patients' homes and utilize IV skills, pediatric and maternal child skills as well as prenatal/obstetric skills

  • Mary Lane Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Registered Nurse
      • 1994 - 1997

      Full Time -Woman and Infants Unit Float -Medical Surgical Unit, Pediatrics Full Time -Woman and Infants Unit Float -Medical Surgical Unit, Pediatrics

  • Olsten Kimberly Qualitycare
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Registered Nurse
      • 1993 - 1996

      Part Time Pediatric Nurse - provided skilled nursing care in home - maternal/child home visiting - care pre-term infants - G-tube feedings - respiratory care - trach tube care Part Time Pediatric Nurse - provided skilled nursing care in home - maternal/child home visiting - care pre-term infants - G-tube feedings - respiratory care - trach tube care

  • Baystate Medical Center
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Registered Nurse
      • Jun 1990 - Dec 1993

      Full Time Staff Nurse Pediatrics Full Time Staff Nurse Pediatrics

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Registered Nurse
      • 1993 - 1993

      Several months of Neonatal Intensive Care Orientation Several months of Neonatal Intensive Care Orientation

Education

  • Worcester State University
    Master of Science (MS), Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
    2011 - 2016
  • Worcester State University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nursing
    1987 - 1990
  • University of New Hampshire
    Animal Science / Pre-veterinary Program
    1984 - 1987

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