Registered Nurse Health

Justina Polvere RN, BSN

*** ********** **. **** *** Boston, MA 02109

339-***-**** ab2lzz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Career – Reiki practitioner and registered nurse position

EDUCATION

Currently attending Frontier Nursing University

Salem State University, Salem, MA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, 2011

Dean’s List 2006-2011

RELEVANT CLINICAL EDUCATION

Massachusetts General Hospital, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Salem Hospital, New England Rehabilitation Hospital, Partners Health at Home, and many others.

EMPLOYMENT

May 2012 – Aug 2013

Salem Board of Health, Salem, MA

Public Health Nurse

• Ongoing disease surveillance, reporting, investigation and case management

• Identify health disparities of city residents

• Promote wellness and disease prevention throughout Salem by conducting community fairs, educational programs, health screenings, and community wide outreach

• Collaborate with Massachusetts Department of Public Health on disease and injury prevention

• Collaborate with city and state programs, school nurses, public health nurses and other public health officials across Massachusetts

• Case management of active TB cases in collaboration with Massachusetts Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control and North Shore Medical Center Pulmonary Public Health Clinic

• Assemble vaccination clinics and administer vaccines

• Complete routine trainings and ongoing continuing education for public health and emergency preparedness

Jan 2012 – May 2012

Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA

Substitute School Nurse

• Conducted ongoing health assessment, screening, and care for children in Pre-Kindergarten through high school

• Administered medications to students

• Monitored diabetes via blood sugar checks, administered insulin or glucose as needed, pump care

• Cared for students in high at-risk population and those requiring special needs

• Provided continuous social and emotional support to students

2012 – 2013, Per-diem

Privatus Care Solutions, Burlington, MA

Registered Nurse

• Cared for patients in-home through family centered care

• Advocated for patients and offered support to patients and families

• Provided private care nursing during patient hospital stay

• Administered various medications as needed, orally, intravenously, etc.

• Worked with and assisted Hospice Care

• Prepared meals, assisted with feeding, bowel and bladder care and clothing changes

2011 – 2012

Penacook Place, Haverhill, MA

Registered Nurse

• Administered various medications for up to 35 patients

• Provided family centered care for up to 26 acute Medicare patients

• Diabetes management

• Monitored and administered IV therapy

• Conducted new-patient assessments

• Monitored vital signs during medication administration and in accordance with specific health concerns

2011 – 2012, Per-diem

Aviv Home Care, Peabody, MA

Home Health Aide

• Provided 1:1 care of residents in their homes

• Assisted residents with food preparation and feeding, bowel and bladder care, dressing, and washing

• Provided activities for residents to support cognition and mental wellness

2009-2010, Per-diem

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Needham, Ma

Nurse Technician

• Assisted in ADL care of up to 12 patients

• Provided 1:1 support

• Provided bowel and bladder care, and post-mortem care

2006-2010

Nancy St. Laurent Hair, Beverly, MA

Receptionist

• Responsible for booking appointments and answering calls

• Handling transactions and sales of merchandise

• Assisting elderly clients to and from their vehicles

TEACHING/PRESENTATIONS

• Mentored Salem resident on the role of local public health

• Educated Salem State University student on the role of local public health

• Instructed Salem State University Nursing students on the administration of influenza vaccines at local board of health sponsored influenza clinics

• Presented Salem-REACT’s “Emergency Grab & Go” project for local health providers at Peabody Glen Rehabilitation Center

• Presented health education and nutrition seminars at Salem Public Schools as part of “Mindful Munching Friday Club Program” initiative

VONUNTEER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Conducted in-classroom education at Salem Community Charter School

• Developed Salem-REACT in collaboration with Salem Police, Fire, Council on Aging, and North Shore Elder Services

• Created and implemented “Emergency Grab & Go” project for 8,000 seniors in Salem, MA

• Volunteered at various Health Department sponsored influenza vaccination clinics throughout the North Shore Cape Ann region

• Facilitated group discussions on health education and provided social-emotional support at the “On Point” Program, consisting of young adults on probation under 18 years of age

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses (MAPHN)

• Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA)

• North Shore Elder Services (NSES) Hoarding Task Force

• Salem Wellness Committee for Salem Public Schools

• Social and Emotional Wellness Sub-committee for Salem Public Schools

• North Shore Elder Assistance Coordinating Team (North Shore REACT) and Salem REACT

• North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition

• Medical Reserve Corps

• Mass in Motion

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse in Massachusetts

• Childbirth Educator course completion through Childcare and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)

• Reiki 1 Practitioner

• CPR/BLS certified

• First Responder certified

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Continuing Education/Contact Hours:

• Foundations to Local Public Health Practice course delivered through Local Public Health Institute of Massachusetts and Boston University

• Tuberculosis Intensive Training through New Jersey Medical School

• Massachusetts Virtual Epidemiological Network (MAVEN) disease reporting system

• Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama

o Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive devices in the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF)

o Pandemic Planning and Preparedness course completion

• Shelter Operations and Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) course held by DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) training

o ICS 100,200,300,400 & 700

• Smallpox Vaccination Administration

• MRSA, VRE, CDIFF, IV therapy, and vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening

Certificates Available Upon Request

REFERENCES

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