Elizabeth "Beth" Shook
Spruce Pine,North Carolina
Summary
Registered nurse with strong experience in providing technical assistance and consultation to the school nurses in the northwest region of North Carolina. Professional with more than 10 years of practice in the school setting. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport with school nurses and administration. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Northwest Region School Health Nurse Consultant
NC DCFW
11.2021 - Current
- Consultation and technical assistance to North Carolina school nurses and other school staff to ensure that student wellness and health needs are addressed for optimal educational success.
- Develops effective communication channels between school staff, parents, and healthcare providers to facilitate information sharing and coordinated care efforts.
- Enhances staff knowledge on various health topics through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Fosters collaboration between school administrators and community partners, enhancing access to resources that promote healthy learning environments.
West Region School Health Nurse Consultant
NC DHHS
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed effective communication channels between school staff, parents, and healthcare providers to facilitate information sharing and coordinated care efforts.
- Evaluated impact of school health programs on overall student wellness, making data-driven decisions to optimize service delivery.
School Nurse
Avery County Schools
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with interdisciplinary teams.
Lead School Nurse
Madison County Health Department
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Increased parent engagement in student health by conducting informative workshops and providing regular updates on wellness initiatives.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Oversaw health services for school of 1,350] students and faculty.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Advocated for student health needs at administrative meetings, ensuring adequate resources were allocated towards maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for students with health-related challenges by providing expert input on accommodations and required supports.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted a culture of well-being by organizing various school-wide events focused on physical activity, nutrition, mental health, and overall wellness.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Professional Nurse
NC Department Of Public Safety
03.2013 - 11.2014
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Supervised 3 LPNs and 1 CNA
- Maintained, reviewed and edited policies and procedures for health care in the corrections' setting
- Reduced health risks within the correctional facility through diligent infection control practices and thorough patient education.
- Completed thorough intake assessments on newly admitted inmates, identifying urgent medical needs and initiating prompt interventions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for inmate patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC12.2012
Associate of Arts - Legal Assistance
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC05.1984
Skills
- Nurse Planner
- Virtual Platforms
- Leading school health teams
- Quality Improvement
- Conference planning
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Consultation and necessary monitoring
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
Relevant Skills
- Dedicated patient advocate, which has me putting the needs and care of the patient above everything else.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, since much of this job requires speaking to patients kindly and discussing care with other medical staff.
- Expert multitasker and highly organized, which makes it easier for me to manage several patients on my caseload at once.
- Respected team player throughout my career, equipping me with the right mindset to want to offer anything I can to help improve patient outcomes.
- Excellent sense of integrity and honesty when dealing with sensitive subjects and situations related to patients.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - since 3/2013
- Certified Public Health Nurse since 9/2023
- Certified School Nurse since 2017
- Certified Nurse Educator since 2022
Timeline
Northwest Region School Health Nurse Consultant
NC DCFW
11.2021 - Current
West Region School Health Nurse Consultant
NC DHHS
07.2018 - 09.2019
School Nurse
Avery County Schools
04.2017 - 06.2018
Lead School Nurse
Madison County Health Department
11.2014 - 04.2016
Professional Nurse
NC Department Of Public Safety
03.2013 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
Associate of Arts - Legal Assistance
Western Piedmont Community College
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