COVER LETTER








My name is Connie Conroy and I am a practicing, licensed Registered Nurse for the State of TX. I have been a practicing nurse for over 20 years, and I have gained many different skill sets as well as a wealth of knowledge in my chosen career. I believe I would be a true asset to anyone�s organization. I am married, have (2) grown daughters, and currently reside in the Atascocita area of Houston, TX.

I love the career path I have chosen, and derive a great satisfaction in helping others within my scope of practice, while welcoming all opportunities to advance my nursing and educational skills. I thrive in an environment that supports team players, and recognizes the validity of each of its members. My goals for the future are to keep active and continue with obtaining educational and knowledgeable nursing/medical skills that will enhance my productivity within my work environment and also my self-worth in providing better, competent, and more compassionate nursing care.

Sincerely,


Connie Conroy, RN
17322 Lassen Forest LN
Humble, TX 77346
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RESUME FOR:

CONNIE CONROY, RN



RESUME

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CONNIE CONROY
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17322 Lassen Forest Lane
Humble, Texas 77346
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email: [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced and dependable registered nurse with 35+ years of nursing experience in: Family Practice, General Medicine, Allergy/ENT, Psychiatry, Community/Public Health, GI, Gynecology/Obstetrics, Correctional Nursing, School Nursing, and other clinical settings.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

� Licensed RN for Texas
� Implement policy and program development
� Focus on patient and family
� Strong clinical judgment skills
� Provide competent and dependable care
� Adherence to policy and procedural protocols

EXPERIENCE

Aug. 2006 to present ALDINE ISD
14910 Aldine Westfield Rd
Houston, TX 77032 click to display phone number


School Nurse, RN
Duties: Responsible for the health care and assessments
of students and staff. Perform first aid and minor treatments as within my nursing scope of practice, or as ordered by a physician. Responsible for health folders and all documentation pertaining to them. Ensure annually 100% compliance of all student�s immunizations.
Develop and implement care plans for health issues related to the student. Provide and report
annual state-mandated health screenings for
vision, hearing, scoliosis, and antes on all
students. Administer medications, Procedures, and treatments as prescribed by student�s
physician with complete and detailed
documentation. Supervise and maintain the day-to-day running of the clinic. Responsible for training/mentoring UAPS THAT ARE CAPABLE OF ADMINISTERING CARE WHEN I AM NOT AVAILABLE. PROVIDE INSERVICE AND TRAININGS FOR STAFF/STUDENTS ON CURRENT MEDICAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT A SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. SERVE as a liaison/mentor for students, staff, and families between the local medical organizations within the community. KNOWLEDGEABLE OF CPS REPORTING, INSTRUCTOR FOR CPR, CO-ORDINATOR OF CAMPUS CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM, SERVE AS ASSISTANT CO-ORDINATOR OF CATCH CAMPUS PROGRAM


July 2004-July 2006 UTMB Correctional Managed Care
Nursing
Stiles Correctional Facility
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX click to display phone number

Duties: Assistant Nurse Manager

Initiated and provided comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting, while observed and maintained the requirements of operational security. Performed complete physical assessments and medical histories as required on each inmate entering the correctional facility, and referred medical issues to the physician for extended evaluation. Assisted the physician with sick call in the clinic by screening and minor surgical procedures/treatments. Addressed the inmates medical needs within my scope of practice, and referred other medical issues to the appropriate physician. Ensured the implementation of physician�s orders and ensured the prescribed medications were administered as ordered. Maintained security while dispensing medications and was continually cognizant for the potential hazards associated with inmates hoarding and trafficking their medications. Prepared monthly QA/QI reports and other special reports as required. Supervised the work flow of all nurses and medication techs. Assisted in the interviewing/hiring process of nurses and medication techs. Ensured all credentialing and licensing for all medical staff was valid and current according to the laws of TX.



Aug. 1994-Aug. 2004 Galena Park ISD
14705 Woodforest Blvd.
Houston, TX 77015 click to display phone number


Duties: School Nurse/RN


See previous duties for school nurse: Aldine ISD




Oct. 1992-Aug. 1994 FIVE OAKS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
BISSONNET STREET
HOUSTON, TX

DUTIES: Director of Nursing for this abnormal behavioral
Residential treatment center for children and
adolescents. In charge of medical records, docu-
mentation of student�s health records, main-
tained immunization records, worked under
the direct supervision of the in-house psychiatric MD.
Made health appointments and took students to
their Dr. appointments, in charge of following
and administering medications to the students
as prescribed by their doctor. Worked with a
team of professional mental health personnel for the
care and interventions needed during the student�s stay.
Maintained and met quarterly with outside
qualitive control pharmacists. I left this
position because the center closed down.



Certifications

� Active RN license for TX
� CPR, Basic Life Support
� Red Cross trainer for certifications of employees in CPR, AED, and First Aid
� Certified screener for Vision, Hearing, Antes, and Scoliosis testing
� Honorary member of the Junior National Young Leaders Association
� Member of TASN

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Community Involvement

� Life Donor and co-chair person for the
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
� Serve as advisory on the School Health Advisory Committee
� Role model and mentor for health education of student aides
� Committee chairman for the Risk Management, Safe and Secure School Program
� Liaison between community health organizations/services, students, parents, and staff related to school health issues.


DESIRED SALARY RANGE:
Salary negotiable.
WITH BENEFITS, WILL CONSIDER SOME TRAVEL WITH POSITION, BUT NOT RELOCATION.

REFERENCES:
1. John Santos, Supervisor click to display phone number
2. Debbie Delpha, RN click to display phone number
3. Jacquie Deaton, RN click to display phone number

Employment Type:

Employee - Full Time