Brenda Thompson

Maintenance of student health records, providing first aid for injuries, administration of medication, providing medical care for seizures

• Actively participated in professional development activities related to nursing practice.
• Educated staff on proper infection control procedures and protocols.
• Managed medication administration and maintained related documentation.
• Counseled students on healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition and physical activity.
• Attended faculty meetings to provide updates on student health issues.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Provided health counseling to students, parents, and staff.
• Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assessed health needs of students and provided appropriate nursing care.
• Conducted vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other required screenings for students.
• Provided crisis intervention services during times of emotional distress.
• Coordinated referrals to outside healthcare providers as necessary.
• Changed dressings on wounds.
• Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
• Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
• Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
• Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
• Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.

• Provided patient care
• Medication administration
• Supervisor duties over other LPNs
• Provided emotional support in times of consumer crisis
• Updated physician on consumer health
• Ordered and received medications per physician orders

• Court appointed guardianship for incapacitated individuals
• Court appointed conservator for estates
• Maintained and submitted state and county required forms and records on each client
• Provided income reports to Social Security, Family Services, Veterans Affairs, and