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Lia Yeager

Warminster,PA

Summary

Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 4 years of experience providing care to students age K to 12. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Room Assistant

Centennial School District
03.2019 - Current
  • Providing direct care to 1,800 students with acute and chronic health care needs throughout the school day
  • Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
  • Implemented emergency preparedness plans, ensuring quick response times during critical situations involving student health or safety incidents.
  • Served as a liaison among the school and parent, doctors, case managers, teachers, and other stakeholders in the child's health

Registered Nurse

BAYADA
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Substitute School Nurse for various districts and schools within Bucks and Montgomery Counties
  • Provided compassionate care to ill or injured students, coordinating with parents as needed for timely pickup or further medical attention.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.

Registered Nurse

St. Luke's University Health Network
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Supervised as charge nurse up to 6 staff on a 19-bed adult unit of an acute psychiatric facility, specializing in rapid stabilization and crisis interventions
  • Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 19 patients per day
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, level headed and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.

Technician

Grand View Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems for a 22 bed emergency room.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols through rigorous adherence to proper hand hygiene practices and sanitization of equipment after each use.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.

Education

Certified School Nurse - Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification

Eastern University
St. David's, PA
04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania State University
Abington, PA
04.2018

Nursing - Nursing

Aria Health School of Nursing
Trevose, PA
10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

University of Pittsburgh
Bradford, PA
04.2014

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • CPR/AED
  • Medical Screening
  • Mental Health Support
  • Electronic Records Management
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Communication abilities

Certification

  • Registered Nurse-RN702311
  • Educational Specialist I School Nurse PK-12
  • BLS certified
  • EMT-B
  • National Association of School Nurses
  • The Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners
  • Member of Phi Epsilon Kappa Sports Medicine Professional Fraternity
  • Member of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity

Timeline

Registered Nurse

BAYADA
08.2020 - 08.2021

Health Room Assistant

Centennial School District
03.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

St. Luke's University Health Network
11.2017 - 03.2019

Technician

Grand View Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017

Certified School Nurse - Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification

Eastern University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania State University

Nursing - Nursing

Aria Health School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

University of Pittsburgh

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