RN

Michelle Guerra Douthitt, RN

***** ******* **. *** *******, Texas 78015 972-***-**** *************@*****.***

Current:

Brightstar Care--PRN San Antonio, Texas

COVID Vaccine Administration/Support (Pediatrics and Adults) October 2021 to Current

Employment History—Retired

North East Independent School District (NEISD) San Antonio, Texas

August 2016 to May 2021

Churchill High School Nurse

Supervise LVN and Clinic Assistant

Member of Churchill High School Leadership Team

Provide routine and emergency care for students and staff

Review all health records of students

Conduct vision, hearing, dental, ancanthosis nigricans screenings and referral follow-ups as necessary

Maintain current immunization records in compliance with mandates from the State of Texas

Contacting and counseling parents and students regarding health concerns

Participate in health education and safety programs

Collaborate with healthcare providers of medically complex students

Participate in the Special Education placement process

Provide prenatal and post-partum assessment, care, and education to pregnant teens and teen mothers

Translation services for Spanish speaking families and students

Administer COVID Moderna Vaccinations

Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) Grand Prairie, Texas

August 1996 to August 2016

Special Education Nurse Liaison (August 2006 to August 2016)

Serve as a liaison nurse between the special education department and school health services and parents.

Train and assist personnel and school nurses in interpreting and implementing school health policies and

procedures for students in the special education program through staff development and individual

training.

Attends Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings of students in the Sp Ed program.

Train, collaborate, and assist designated staff on SHARS (school health and related services) billing and

submitting procedures.

Attend staff development/remain current in Special Education law & nursing practice in school nursing.

Perform homebound responsibilities.

Perform screenings and assessments as a member of the Early Childhood Assessment Team.

Elementary and Middle School Nurse (August 1996 to 2006)

Provide routine and emergency care for students and staff

Review all health records of students

Conduct vision, hearing, dental, ancanthosis nigricans screenings and referral follow-ups as necessary

Maintain current immunization records in compliance with mandates from the State of Texas

Contacting and counseling parents and students regarding health concerns

Participate in health education and safety programs

Collaborate with healthcare providers of medically complex students

Participate in the Special Education placement process

Provide prenatal and post-partum assessment, care, and education to pregnant teens and teen mothers

Translation services for Spanish speaking families and students

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Dallas, Texas

Youth Leadership Power Camp Nurse Summers 2000 to 2004

Provide first aid and emergency care

Review registration forms to identify high risk medical concerns

Offer physical and mental health counseling

Gentiva Health Services Dallas, Texas

Home Health Staff Nurse (Part-time), 2000-2002

Assessed and admitted patients to home health services

Administered on-going nursing care and case management

Collaborated with attending physicians

Communicated with managed care contacts for authorization of ongoing treatment

Infusion therapy, wound care, pediatric services, and OASIS assessments

Crawford and Company Dallas, Texas

Medical Services Consultant August 1994-August1996

Medical case management for Worker Compensation cases, including back injuries, repetitive trauma, occupational health, psychiatric, complicated orthopedics, and catastrophic injuries

Performed cost negotiation of medical and rehabilitation services

Coordination of medical needs and unique creative problem solving techniques ensuring efficient use of available resources

Translation services for Spanish speaking patients

Collaborated with physicians throughout the worker’s medical treatment

Collaborated with employers, including on-site visits, for successful return to work accommodations

Meadow Pines Hospital Longview, Texas

Program Manager Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Unit 1991-1994

Staffed, managed, and supervised a unit of approximately 20 RNs, LVNs, and Mental Health Associates

Developed and managed programs/schedules for daily groups, activities, and treatment

Developed plan of care for client’s successful transition to home

Utilization management and review

McAllen Independent School District McAllen, Texas

School Nurse—Assignments: Lincoln Jr. High, Nikki Rowe High School 1988-1991

Mission Independent School District Mission, Texas

School Nurse—Assignments: Bryan Elementary, Mims Elementary 1985-1988

Rio Grande Regional Hospital McAllen, Texas

Assignments: Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery 1984-1985

Beeville Memorial Hospital Beeville, Texas

1983-1984

Assignments: Medical/Surgical Floor, Emergency Department Float, Labor and Delivery, and Operating Room Circulating Nurse

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Licenses/Certifications

R.N. - Texas Board of Nurse Examiners-July 1983, current

National School Nurse Certification

CPR/BLS

Vision Screener Certification

Hearing Screener Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing, 2008, University of Texas at El Paso

Associate’s Degree of Nursing, 1983, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (formerly Pan American University)

Professional Affiliations

National Association of School Nursing (NASN)

Texas School Nurse Organization (TSNO)

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Texas Federation of Teacher (TFT)

Recognition/Awards

Texas School Nurse of the Year, 2021

Ransomed Life Volunteer: (Community/Medical Awareness Team), 2017 to present

Co-author of two medical/health professional trainings on Human Trafficking, approved by the Executive Commissioner of State of Texas, meeting the requirements for license renewal for healthcare providers required by House Bill 2059

o“Human Trafficking: Training for School Nurses & Educational Support Staff”

o“Human Trafficking: Training for Healthcare Professionals & Support Staff”

NEISD Council of PTAs Honorary Texas Life Member Award Recipient, 2020-21

NEISD Churchill High School Super Charger with Pride, October 2018

GPISD Special Education “Joy” Award, 2013

GPISD Pillar of the Community, 2004

Grand Prairie Fire Department Life Saver Award, 2004

Recipient of NASN Scholarship to attend training in Washington, D.C. National Symposium for Indoor Air Quality/Managing Asthma Triggers, 2002

Grand Prairie Hispanic Coalition Professional Support Employee of the Year, 2001

Meadow Pines Hospital Employee of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter 1993

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