OBJECTIVE
School Nurse with 5+ years of advancing the well-being of students and staff within a school environment. Recognized for promoting student healthcare and establishing a safe environment for students and staff members. Seeking a position at [School Name] to help create a bottom-line impact using targeted communication initiatives that align with nursing strategies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Pittsburgh Elementary School, Pittsburgh, PA
School Nurse, September 2021–Present
- Develop and enforce school health management protocols and procedures, particularly for emergency situations
- Attend to 20+ students daily and carefully determine the gravity of their complaints before deciding on further actions
- Recognize alarming or abnormal behavior and discreetly reach out to school management and parents for intervention or remediation
- Implement cost-effective alternative inventory optimization and management processes, saving the school $10,000+ annually
Riverdale Elementary School, Pittsburgh, PA
School Nurse, September 2019-August 2021
- Created and implemented health plans for 30+ students with specific health needs
- Conducted 120+ student health appraisals including medical examinations, vision screenings, hearing screenings, and weighing and measuring
- Maintained comprehensive health folders for 200+ students, recording all data pertinent to their health
- Drove an optimal level of wellness among students and staff by providing preventative healthcare services such as immunizations and COVID-19 health workshops
- Adhered strictly to all school district health and safety policies by making appropriate referrals and calling parents when necessary
EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, June 2019
Honors: summa cum laude (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Student care and relations
- Patience and empathy
- Effective communication
- Clinical competency
- Procedures and protocols
- Attention to detail