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Kerrin Laws

9 Spindrift Court Carrum Downs,VIC

Summary

Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 11 years of experience providing care to students age Foundation to Year 12. Known professionally for working effectively within education system. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.

Highly qualified School Nurse with expertise in evaluation and diagnosis. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents and health care providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

School Nurse

Casey Grammar School
01.2012 - Current
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
  • Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
  • Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
  • Offered counselling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill students or staff.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep student charts updated.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Maintained all records and reports to worksafe.
  • Maintained the medical centre in neat and well functioning environment.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Sandringham Hospital
04.2004 - 12.2011
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Monash Medical Centre
02.2000 - 04.2004

All Emergency department duties

Registered Nurse, ICU

Alfred Health
01.1995 - 03.2000

All Intensive care duties

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Monash University
Frankston, VIC
1990

Additional Information

I am married with 2 adult children. I love camping, watching sport and socialising

with friends.

I also have a strong loving relationship with my family.

Referees

Mrs Kate Morgan

Year 12 Coordinator.

Email: k.morgan@caseygrammar.vic.edu.au

Ph 5991 0800

Ms Jayne Lloyd

School Nurse Balcombe Grammar ( sister school to Casey)

Email: j.lloyd@balcombegrammar.vic.edu.au

Ph 5970 1110

Timeline

School Nurse

Casey Grammar School
01.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Sandringham Hospital
04.2004 - 12.2011

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Monash Medical Centre
02.2000 - 04.2004

Registered Nurse, ICU

Alfred Health
01.1995 - 03.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Monash University
Kerrin Laws