Shelley Toomey
Spring Grove
Summary
Experienced LPN School Nurse with a focus on delivering compassionate care and immediate support to students. Skilled in conducting health assessments, administering medications, and providing emergency care, ensuring student safety and wellbeing.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN School Nurse
Hanover Public School District
Hanover, PA
05.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to individualized health plans.
- Provided immediate first aid and emergency care for students as needed.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify student health needs.
LPN School Nurse
Spring Grove Area School District
Spring Grove, PA
04.2018 - Current
- Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
LPN Office Nurse
Dr. DePamphilis and Dr. Mathews
Hanover, PA
10.2000 - 09.2007
- Administered patient care and medication under physician supervision, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-ups, optimizing clinic scheduling processes.
- Assisted in patient education regarding treatment procedures and health maintenance strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Oversaw inventory management for medical supplies, reducing waste through effective stock control measures.
- Trained new nursing staff on office protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
LPN Office Nurse
G.C.Geraci MD
Camp Hill, PA
06.1999 - 10.2000
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
LPN Office Nurse
Center For Nutrition and Digestive Disorders
Hanover, PA
12.1998 - 06.1999
- Implemented efficiency improvements in daily operations, enhancing overall patient satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans, promoting holistic approaches to patient wellness.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Office Nurse
Rodney K. Hough MD
Carlisle, PA
04.1996 - 12.1998
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN Field Nurse
Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
03.1995 - 03.1996
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Biglerville High School
Biglerville, PANo Degree - General Studies
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PANo Degree - General Studies
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PANursing/LPN - Practical Nursing
Franklin County Area Vo-Tech
Chambersburg, PA05.1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments and care
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatment
- Tuberculosis testing
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
Hanover Public School District
05.2018 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Spring Grove Area School District
04.2018 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Dr. DePamphilis and Dr. Mathews
10.2000 - 09.2007
LPN Office Nurse
G.C.Geraci MD
06.1999 - 10.2000
LPN Office Nurse
Center For Nutrition and Digestive Disorders
12.1998 - 06.1999
LPN Office Nurse
Rodney K. Hough MD
04.1996 - 12.1998
LPN Field Nurse
Harrisburg Hospital
03.1995 - 03.1996
High School Diploma -
Biglerville High School
No Degree - General Studies
Harrisburg Area Community College
No Degree - General Studies
York College of Pennsylvania
Nursing/LPN - Practical Nursing
Franklin County Area Vo-Tech