Case Manager School Nurse
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603-***-**** • ******.*******@*****.*** • P.O. Box 898 • Wilder, Vermont 05088
Pamela C. Hausler, RN, MSN
PROFILE
Solution-oriented and versatile nursing professional with valuable skilled nursing experience that includes interdisciplinary care team contribution, plan of care development, detailed assessments and patient/student/staff advocacy. Highly developed organizational skills; accustomed to maintaining high productivity level with heavy workloads. Compassionate and caring patient advocate who demonstrates professionalism when working with clients and their families. Versed in the criticality of maintaining confidentiality with regards to patient care and status. Licensed in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont. EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing Capella University 2020 Concentration: Care Coordination
Developed a nurse case manager role to address the needs of patients admitted under observation status.
Collection of data to support the role development.
Developed a patient education tool to educate Medicare patients about observation status and joint surgery.
Staff education for nurses and physicians to better understand Medicare and the observation patient.
Research and writing done related to the care of transgender and non-binary adult and children. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Salem State College 1986 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
School Nurse- Woodstock Elementary School- Woodstock, VT- August 2022-present School Nurse – Crossroads Academy, Lyme, NH, March 2022- June 2022 School Nurse - Norwich School District, Marion Cross School - August 2014 – August 2021
Manage daily nurse operations in a school with almost 300 students and 50 staff members.
Collaboration with district-wide COVID-19 committee to develop opening plan for 2020-2021 school year.
504 case manager for students with chronic conditions and disabilities.
Ongoing work with the committee to review policies and procedures related to keeping school in-person.
Work with school counselor to develop programming for transgender/ non-binary education.
Instructor for 5th and 6th grade health classes
CPR/First Aid Instructor
Member of District / school-based Safety committee
Served on search committee for School Counselor and Coordinator for Student Services
Collaborated with On Doctoring program - second year medical students engage with elementary age students to learn about pediatrics.
Work with pediatric residents from local tertiary care center in the school nurse’s office and classroom- part of their child development rotation.
Hospital Nurse Positions - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - 1991 – Present Float Inpatient Nurse Case Manager - February 2003 – Present
Facilitate discharge planning for adult and pediatric populations throughout hospital, depending upon the needs of the various services covered. The need for flexibility and innovation to support care coordination of patients with complex needs. Weekend position. Mentor/preceptor for new staff members. Inpatient Nurse Case Manager - August 2001 – June 2008
Plans of care created in collaboration with hospital interdisciplinary team and community agencies, in the role of Case Manager/Discharge Planner for Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit patients. Facilitated parent education to aid in the care of medically complex children following hospitalizations.
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Pamela C. Hausler, RN, MSN
Clinical Nurse III - August 1991 – August 2001
Provided care for critically ill patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Supported families in crisis through family-centered care. Educated parents to better understand the needs of their medically fragile children. Health Center Director - URJ Crane Lake Camp - August 2005 – August 2019
Responsible for the health and safety of 400 hundred campers and 200 staff members.
Facilitate staff orientation regarding the health and wellness of campers and staff.
Partner with counselors and leadership team to provide support and appropriate care in the psychosocial, emotional, and physical care of campers.
Manage 16 bed Health Center including medical staff of four nurses, four physicians and an administrative assistant.
Create policies and procedures in accordance with the American Camp Association.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary camp and home teams to support transgender and non-binary campers and staff.
Provide ongoing coordination of care with home physicians and parents for campers/staff with complex medical issues are at camp.
Instruct campers and staff in proactively maintaining optimal health in a camp environment. School Nurse - SAU 70, Bluff School -August 2008 – August 2013
Manage daily nurse operations in a school with almost 250 students and 60 staff members.
Instructor of 4th and 5th grade Relational Aggression curriculum, 4th grade cardiovascular and respiratory systems and preventive health management curriculum, and 6-week first grade Healthy Habits curriculum
Founding Member of School Health-Wellness Team
Health and Safety Ambassador for the Claremont School District in collaboration with Local Government Center
Member of District-Wide Professional Development Committee
Member of District Health and Safety Committee
Co-chair for joint City of Claremont/Claremont School District Employee Health Fair
Preceptor for River Valley Community College nursing students
Liaison to Claremont Dental Initiative
Resource for nurses in the district working with the Powerschool student health record
Coordinated professional development offerings for Claremont School District nursing staff
Grant writer for Tools for Schools program which was awarded to Bluff School in school year 2010 through Local Government Center
Grant writer for Local Government Center Health Grant. Funds used towards Employee Health Fair
Served on the new Principal search committee for Bluff School Pediatric Staff/Primary Nurse - New England Medical Center - June 1986 – June 1991 VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Member, Social Action Committee
Upper Valley Jewish Community 2014 – Present
Religious School Teacher, Preschool to Adult
Upper Valley Jewish Community 1993 – present
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