Wendy Storch, BS,RN
Needham, MA 02492
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Objective
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in asthma/allergy nursing. Seeking managerial position that involves staff education and supervision.
National Certification as an asthma educator. Extensive background in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Experienced patient and clinical educator.
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Work Experience
2003- present Allergy & Asthma Center of Massachusetts
Clinical Nurse Manager in an active asthma and allergy practice. Provides leadership to a team of nurses and medical assistants. Responsible for clinical orientation of staff, continuing education and supervision .Proficient in Pulmonary Function Testing, administering immunotherapy, telephone triage and patient education.
Key Accomplishments:
Obtained national certification as an Asthma Educator
Helped refine policies and procedures in the areas direct patient care, immunotherapy safety guidelines and proper clinical charting.
Responsible for OSHA updates and employee training regarding blood pathogen management, needle stick prevention.
Design, maintain and update clinical guidelines
Conducts ongoing staff training and clinical meetings
10/94-8/99 Childbirth Educator
Organized and taught numerous private and group childbirth education classes
Certified Lamaze instructor. Trained in postpartum care and breast feeding instruction. Experienced working with all types of families, including couples, singles and same sex parents.
4/02-2/03 Prenatal Coordinator and Family Medicine RN
Prenatal Coordinator for busy community health center with a large teen population. Developed and independently taught a comprehensive childbirth education program for this health center serving primarily low income and immigrant population.
Provided ongoing support and clinical nursing skills to the Department of Family Meduicineand Women’s Health. Responsible for prenatal intakes and teaching.
Liaison to community resources for all patients.
6/97-4/02 Newton- Wellesley Hospital
RN – worked in many different capacities in a large community hospital in Boston suburb. Staff RN in level 2 neonatal unit, Family medicine practice, primarily pediatric medicine, staff RN
Trained and skilled in telephone triage, overnight triage and patient teaching.
Education
5/1980
Bachelor of Science, Boston University Sargent College of Allied Health Professions
5/1985
RN, Registered Nurse License Newton-Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing
Affiliations
Member of AAE – Association of Asthma Educators
AEC- Certified Asthma Educator
AAAAI – Member of National Association of Asthma, Allergy , and Immunology Allied Health Division
Skills
Clinical Supervision
Immunotherapy education and administration
Patient Education JCAHO Standards/
Compliance
Team Leader