COVER LETTER
My name is Connie Conroy and I am a practicing, licensed Registered Nurse
for the State of TX. I have been a practicing nurse for over 20 years, and
I have gained many different skill sets as well as a wealth of knowledge in
my chosen career. I believe I would be a true asset to anyone's
organization. I am married, have (2) grown daughters, and currently reside
in the Atascocita area of Houston, TX.
I love the career path I have chosen, and derive a great satisfaction in
helping others within my scope of practice, while welcoming all
opportunities to advance my nursing and educational skills. I thrive in an
environment that supports team players, and recognizes the validity of each
of its members. My goals for the future are to keep active and continue
with obtaining educational and knowledgeable nursing/medical skills that
will enhance my productivity within my work environment and also my self-
worth in providing better, competent, and more compassionate nursing care.
Sincerely,
Connie Conroy, RN
17322 Lassen Forest LN
Humble, TX 77346
RESUME FOR:
CONNIE CONROY, RN
RESUME
CONNIE CONROY
17322 Lassen Forest Lane
Humble, Texas 77346
Work: 281-***-****
Cell: 409-***-****
email: *******@******.***.**.**
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced and dependable registered nurse with 35+ years of nursing
experience in: Family Practice, General Medicine, Allergy/ENT, Psychiatry,
Community/Public Health, GI, Gynecology/Obstetrics, Correctional Nursing,
School Nursing, and other clinical settings.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
. Licensed RN for Texas
. Implement policy and program development
. Focus on patient and family
. Strong clinical judgment skills
. Provide competent and dependable care
. Adherence to policy and procedural protocols
EXPERIENCE
Aug. 2006 to present ALDINE ISD
14910 Aldine Westfield Rd
Houston, TX
77032 281-***-****
School Nurse,
RN
Duties: Responsible for the health
care and assessments
of students and staff. Perform first aid and minor
treatments as within my nursing scope of practice, or
as ordered by a physician. Responsible for health
folders and all documentation pertaining to them.
Ensure annually 100% compliance of all student's
immunizations.
Develop and implement care plans for health issues
related to the student. Provide and report
annual state-mandated health
screenings for
vision, hearing, scoliosis, and
antes on all
students. Administer
medications, Procedures, and treatments as
prescribed by student's
physician with complete and detailed
documentation. Supervise and maintain the day-to-day
running of the clinic. Responsible for
training/mentoring UAPs THAT ARE capable of
administering care when i am not available. provide
inservice and trainings for staff/students on current
medical issues that affect a school environment.
Serve as a liaison/mentor for students, staff, and
families between the local medical organizations
within the community. KNOWLEDGEABLE OF CPS
REPORTING, INSTRUCTOR FOR CPR, CO-ORDINATOR OF CAMPUS
CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM, SERVE AS ASSISTANT CO-
ORDINATOR OF CATCH CAMPUS PROGRAM
July 2004-July 2006 UTMB Correctional Managed Care
Nursing
Stiles Correctional Facility
301
University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 409-***-****
Duties: Assistant Nurse
Manager
Initiated and provided comprehensive nursing care in
a correctional setting, while observed and maintained
the requirements of operational security. Performed
complete physical assessments and medical histories
as required on each inmate entering the correctional
facility, and referred medical issues to the
physician for extended evaluation. Assisted the
physician with sick call in the clinic by screening
and minor surgical procedures/treatments. Addressed
the inmates medical needs within my scope of
practice, and referred other medical issues to the
appropriate physician. Ensured the implementation of
physician's orders and ensured the prescribed
medications were administered as ordered. Maintained
security while dispensing medications and was
continually cognizant for the potential hazards
associated with inmates hoarding and trafficking
their medications. Prepared monthly QA/QI reports
and other special reports as required. Supervised
the work flow of all nurses and medication techs.
Assisted in the interviewing/hiring process of nurses
and medication techs. Ensured all credentialing and
licensing for all medical staff was valid and current
according to the laws of TX.
Aug. 1994-Aug. 2004 Galena Park ISD
14705 Woodforest
Blvd.
Houston, TX
77015 832-***-****
Duties: School Nurse/RN
See previous duties for school
nurse: Aldine ISD
Oct. 1992-Aug. 1994 FIVE OAKS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
CENTER FOR CHILDREN
AND ADOLESCENTS
BISSONNET STREET
HOUSTON, TX
DUTIES: Director of Nursing for this
abnormal behavioral
Residential treatment center for
children and
adolescents. In charge of medical
records, docu-
mentation of student's health records,
main-
tained immunization records, worked under
the direct supervision of the in-house
psychiatric MD.
Made health appointments and took
students to
their Dr. appointments, in charge of
following
and administering medications to the
students
as prescribed by their doctor. Worked
with a
team of professional health personnel for
the
care and needs during the student's stay.
Maintained and met quarterly with outside
qualitive control pharmacists. I left
this
position because the center closed down.
Certifications
. Active RN license for TX
. CPR, Basic Life Support
. Red Cross trainer for certifications of employees
in CPR, AED, and First Aid
. Certified screener for Vision, Hearing, Antes, and
Scoliosis testing
. Honorary member of the Junior National Young
Leaders Association
. Member of TASN
Community Involvement
. Life Donor and co-chair person for the
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
. Serve as advisory on the School Health Advisory
Committee
. Role model and mentor for health education of
student aides
. Committee chairman for the Risk Management, Safe
and Secure School Program
. Liaison between community health
organizations/services, students, parents, and
staff related to school health issues.
DESIRED SALARY RANGE: NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON
JOB ASSIGNMENT, WITH BENEFITS,
WILL CONSIDER SOME TRAVEL WITH POSITION, BUT NOT
RELOCATION.