Develop and provide age-level appropriate education to students and staff. Precepted student nurses. Reorganized supply distribution system to reduce overall spending and prevent out-dating of excessive inventory. Work with providers, parents, and state agencies to improve outcomes for students. Organize and orchestrate numerous annual vaccine clinics, dental, vision, and hearing exams with outside providers for 1250 students, including initiating and organizing the largest annual influenza vaccine clinic provided by Riverstone Health in Yellowstone County. Extensive use of EMR and MT online immunization system. Supervision and delegation of duties.

While working independently, developed strong provider and community resource relationships to assist in the residential treatment of physical, mental health and substance abuse disorders. Utilized strong time management skills to order, receive, document, and distribute medications on 3 separate campuses. Ensured all residents received medical, dental, and vision exams within the state mandated time periods. Triage, treatment, and management of illness and injury.

Case management of clients with significant mental health diagnosis living independently in the community. Initiated, goal planned, and reviewed care plans with clients. Ensured holistic mental and physical health needs were being met. Organized and prepared medications for daily distribution to clients.

Primarily acted in role of paraprofessional. Diabetic management and education to student and staff. Triage illness and injury. Provide SPED students with 1:1 tutoring and educational assistance.

Director of Nursing and Charge Nurse at 65-bed LTC facility. Infection Preventionist for entire organization encompassing LTC, critical access hospital, and clinic. Reviewed, researched, updated, and implemented policies and procedures. Chaired the committee responsible for the selection, training, and transition from paper to EMR. Reduced overall spending by implementing fiscally responsible policies, decreasing reliance on contract staff by initiating new hiring strategies in coordination with HR manager, and working with providers to reduce the prescription of unnecessary OTC supplements provided by the facility.