Camas, Washington, United States
Implement, manage and deliver student health services to students in grades K-12. Duties include assessing and managing acute and chronic health care needs of a diverse student body, providing staff education and training, coordinating and managing logistics of student health screenings, collecting and maintaining student health data, and communicating effectively with parents, administrators, staff and other public health professionals.
Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to advance the care plan for critically-ill neonatal patients. Provided family-centered care using therapeutic communication to involve parents in the care of their newborn and to effectively prepare them for discharge. Demonstrated leadership skills by collaborating with management on various projects to improve safety, efficiency and standardization of work.
During 300 hours of practicum, provided nursing care for one to three high-acuity neonatal patients whose needs included respiratory support, total parenteral nutrition, gavage feedings, medication management, ostomy care, post-surgical care, and pain management. Provided family-centered care using therapeutic communication to involve parents in the care of their newborn and to effectively prepare them for discharge. Completed staff teaching project about the nurse’s role in preventing complications of retinopathy of prematurity.
During 150 hours of clinical time, worked in collaborative interprofessional partnerships to improve health outcomes and access to healthcare for disadvantaged and underserved patients as a member of OHSU’s Interprofessional Care Access Network project. Gained proficiency providing culturally sensitive care to clients with mental health and addiction needs. Developed an understanding of the needs of Portland’s Old Town community, and of the complex barriers to effective healthcare, while becoming familiar with the resources available to serve this community.