School Nurse Support Professional

Bonnie Smith

630-***-**** adrxli@r.postjobfree.com Highland Park, IL 60035

SUMMARY

Personable School Nurse offering professional reputation for innovative health and safety planning. Excellent administrative and organizational abilities. Dedicated professional with 15 years of experience working within school systems to provide care to students. Well-versed in carrying out health assessments, advising staff on relevant health topics and promoting weight management, healthy eating habits and appropriate hygiene to students. SKILLS

Counseling and student education

Regulatory compliance

Medical screening

Medication administration

Diabetes management

Health care consultation and collaboration

with school based clinicians and case

managers

Develop and Implement IEPs and 504 Plans

per CPS / ISBE guidelines

EXPERIENCE

Certified School Nurse, Chicago Board of Education, November 2006-November 2021 Chicago, IL

Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties. Home Care Provider, Heartland Health Care Center, January 2003-February 2006 Westchester, IL

Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans. Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions. Educated patients about treatment care plans.

Director of Health Services, United Relief, January 1992-November 1996 Burr Ridge, IL

Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements. Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics. Implemented Operation procedures to achieve and maintain NGO/UNHCR Accreditation. Direct Support Professional, EMSCO Billing Services, August 1985-April 1996 Hinsdale, IL

Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

Articulated growth objectives and operating plans. Established budgets and strategic business plans for daily operations. Managed contract administration, maintained files, validated codes and monitored reporting. Director of Education, Chicago School of EMT Training, June 1984-March 1986 Chicago, IL

Established team of members to support learning and increase overall functional performance.

Developed network of local department trainers to provide job skills training. Designed curriculum and oversaw lesson planning to meet instructional goals. EMS Coordinator, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, March 1975-June 1982 Chicago, IL

Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff. Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.

Staff Registered Nurse, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, June 1972-March 1975 Chicago, IL

Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications. Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

School Nursing Certification, University of Illinois At Chicago, Chicago IL February 2006 Master of Science

Public Health Education, Benedictine University, Lisle IL June 2001 Bachelor of Science

Nursing, Benedictine University, Lisle IL June 1999 Associate of Science

Nursing, Evanston Hospital School of Nursing, Evanston, IL June 1972

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