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Sheila McConville

LOS GATOS

Summary

Dynamic Home Health Nurse with extensive experience at Nurse Consulting of Los Gatos, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to educate families and provide wound care, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Recognized for effectively analyzing lab results and delivering compassionate support during critical times.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead School Nurse

Oak Grove School District
San Jose
09.1998 - 05.2017
  • Conducted school-wide emergency drills to prepare faculty and staff for potential crises.
  • Monitored immunization records of enrolled students.
  • Facilitated referrals to outside specialists when necessary.
  • Collaborated with local public health departments to coordinate services for students' families.
  • Served as a liaison between the school district and state agencies regarding healthcare regulations.
  • Provided guidance to faculty, staff, and parents on health-related topics.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized health plans for special needs children.
  • Managed medical supply inventory and restocked as needed.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for students.
  • Educated teachers and staff on infection control procedures.
  • Provided clinical assessments of student injuries or illnesses.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to nursing practice in schools.
  • Advised administrators on safety issues such as hazardous materials disposal.
  • Conducted annual physicals and screenings for students.
  • Performed vision and hearing tests on students.
  • Maintained confidential student medical records according to HIPAA standards.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.

Home Health Nurse

Nurse Consulting of Los Gatos
Los Gatos
05.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored changes to ensure proper medical intervention.
  • Provided home health nursing services, including wound care, medication administration, and patient and family education.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times of illness or death.
  • Reviewed lab results and made necessary recommendations based on findings.
  • Facilitated referrals for additional services as needed.

District School Nurse

Los Gatos Union School District
LOS GATOS
07.2018 - 06.2024
  • Monitored immunization records of enrolled students.
  • Facilitated referrals to outside specialists when necessary.
  • Collaborated with local public health departments to coordinate services for students' families.
  • Served as a liaison between the school district and state agencies regarding healthcare regulations.
  • Provided guidance to faculty, staff, and parents on health-related topics.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized health plans for special needs children.
  • Managed medical supply inventory and restocked as needed.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for students.
  • Responded quickly to acute health incidents in the school environment.
  • Educated teachers and staff on infection control procedures.
  • Provided clinical assessments of student injuries or illnesses.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to nursing practice in schools.
  • Advised administrators on safety issues such as hazardous materials disposal.
  • Conducted annual physicals and screenings for students.
  • Performed vision and hearing tests on students.
  • Maintained confidential student medical records according to HIPAA standards.
  • Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.

Staff Nurse 11

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose
06.1991 - 09.1998
  • Counseled patients and family members on topics such as diet, exercise regimens, risk factors or disease management.
  • Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including intravenous drugs.
  • Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
  • Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry readings and reported any abnormalities to attending physicians.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
  • Educated patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle modifications and follow-up care.

Staff Nurse 1 ICU

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
San Jose
02.1986 - 06.1989
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.

Education

Credential in School Nursing

Califoria State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
05-2001

Public Health Nursing Certification

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06-1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri
05-1985

Bachelor of Science - Gerontoloty

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
06-1983

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Lab result analysis
  • Patient education
  • Care coordination

Affiliations

  • Quick learner, great at multi-tasking
  • Avid hiker, walker and jogger
  • Active in multiple nurse organizations

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

Nurse Consulting of Los Gatos
05.2024 - Current

District School Nurse

Los Gatos Union School District
07.2018 - 06.2024

Lead School Nurse

Oak Grove School District
09.1998 - 05.2017

Staff Nurse 11

Good Samaritan Hospital
06.1991 - 09.1998

Staff Nurse 1 ICU

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
02.1986 - 06.1989

Credential in School Nursing

Califoria State University, Fresno

Public Health Nursing Certification

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Gerontoloty

University of Southern California

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