Sample Resume

David Thompson
63, Faske Road
Washington, DC, 1876
662-8732-862

OBJECTIVE

Looking for a responsible position of school nurse to expand my experience in nursing and to enhance my skills and abilities.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students and parents.
• Demonstarted ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed.
• Excellent assessment skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.

EXPERIENCE

1997 to Present
School Nurse (RN)
Kent School District -Washington, DC

• Develop and maintain a system of care which will minimize the effect of sudden illness and injury in the school setting.
• Provide orientation for volunteers and staff assisting in the health room; promoting measures which will protect students and others in accord with state and local health department regulations.
• Assess and evaluat the health and developmental status of pupils through nursing diagnosis and appropriate evaluative techniques to promote optimal learning.
• Organize health screening programs for vision, hearing, and scoliosis to meet state requirements.
• Participate in planning educational services appropriate for pupils whose physical, mental, and behavioral deviations interfere with their learning.
• Assist students, parents, and school staff in obtaining factual information to enable them to make sound decisions relative to their health.

1992 to 1996
Elementary School Nurse
Waukee Community School District -Washington, DC

• Participated in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate and complete health records.
• Managed time and resources in the provision of school health services.
• Assessed and documented health and development status of students by planning and implementing health appraisals and screenings.
• Identified specific health conditions which can have an impact on learning.
• Controled the outbreak and spread of infectious and communicable diseases.
• Participated in developing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment.
• Implemented district wellness program for school personnel.
• Collected health data and submited health histories for the area education association staffing; participate in staffing as deemed necessary.
• Participated in crisis intervention for students, families and school personnel.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1991
  George Washington University, Washington, DC

• licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
• CPR Certification