Francine Eisner is a registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in school nursing, camp nursing, per diem nursing, and immunization clinics. She holds a BSN from New York City College of Technology and has additional training in areas such as pediatric advanced life support, concussions, diabetes management, and cultural competence. Francine has worked as a school nurse for NYC public schools and served as the only health professional for a middle school camping trip. She is licensed to practice in New York and is a member of professional nursing organizations.

1. Francine Eisner, RN, BSN, BFA
Francine Eisner, RN, BSN, BFA
134 Home Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 • 917-804-9213 • francine_eisner@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
New York City College of Technology, CUNY Nursing BSN 2013
New York City College of Technology, CUNY Nursing AAS 2010
Hunter College, CUNY Biological Sciences 2004 – 2007
Pratt Institute Fine Arts BFA 1975
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse, Licensed in New York State: # 636083 2010
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
Office of School Health, NYC-DOHMH June 2014 – November 2014
Execu-Search. New York, NY September 2013 – June 2014
Long-term Contract School Nursing – P.S. 205A, Bronx, NY
Camp Jacobson at Robin Hood. Old Westbury, NY Summer 2013
Camp Travel Nurse
United Staffing Solutions. New York, NY 2011 – 2013
Per Diem School Nursing & Transport Nursing
Mollen Immunization Clinics. Middle Island, NY 2011
Immunization Nurse, Influenza & Pneumococcal Vaccines
Amistad Day Care Center. Jamaica, NY 2009
Assistant Teacher for Kindergarten and Pre-K – Work Study Program
New York City College of Technology, CUNY. Brooklyn, NY 2008
English Tutor, NLN Exam – for Pre-Nursing Students
PUBLICATIONS
Eisner, F. (2004). The placebo effect. GreenMedInfo. Retrieved from
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/
Eisner, F. (2003). My 9/11. The Sikh Times – News and Analysis. Retrieved from
http://www.sikhtimes.com/news_030603a.html
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATES
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers August 2014
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) June 07, 2014
DCAS Exam No. 4067 – Public Health Nurse (School Health) May 23, 2014

2. Spanish for Healthcare Providers Intensive CE Series – ICE26 2014
Anaphylaxis: A Whole Body Reaction – CE661 2014
Head Lice – CE 280-60 2014
Long-Term Contract DOE RN Workshop: General Response Protocol 2013
Heads Up Concussions to Professionals – ACSM CEC (CDC) Certification 2013
Open Airways for Schools – American Lung Association Certificate 2013
B.E.A.T. Diabetes – OSH Program Completion 2013
Automated School Health Record (ASHR) – OSH Program Completion 2013
IV Therapy Certification – AccessRN Education 2013
Mandated NY State Continuing Education: Infection Control
& Child Abuse/Maltreatment 2013
Continuing Education Certificate: The Future of Nursing: A Call to Action 2012
Certificate of Completion: Vermont Nurses in Partnership Preceptor Workshop 2012
Continuing Education Certificate: Cultural Competence Development 2011
Continuing Education Certificate: Patient Advocacy Seminar 2010
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate of Participation 2008
CLINICAL SKILLS
 Knowledge of the nursing process and the variable scope of practice in different clinical
environments. Familiarity with vital signs, disorders, and conditions in various populations.
 Highly-rated performance as Public Health / School Nurse. Recent full-time employment in
NYC public elementary, intermediate, and high schools. Accomplishments include but are not
limited to: Use of the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate health needs; administration of
first aid and medication; teaching and monitoring of self-administration; case finding and
management for selected children and collaboration with school personnel; implementation and
follow-up of student referrals; advocacy in both English and Spanish regarding child health
assessment and caregiver needs.
 Effective nursing care of 70 middle school children and 15 counselors on 2- 4- day camping trips,
as the only health professional present. Physical assessment, triage, vital signs, administration of
medication by mouth and trans-dermal Daytrana patch; supervision of self-care for IM insulin
injection and replacement of insulin pump; wound assessment & care, infection control, inventory
control and ordering of supplies, management of nursing office, documentation, health education.
 Head-to-toe physical assessment, vital signs, total care in a hospital setting
 Endo-tracheal suctioning, insertion and monitoring of indwelling catheter
 Insulin administration, finger stick testing, monitoring of blood glucose control, supervision of
self-administration
 Medication administration by mouth, GT tube (electronic pump & gravity infusion); peripheral
IV (primary and piggyback), intramuscular and subcutaneous injection, trans-dermal patch
 Administration of influenza and pneumococcal vaccine to adults and children over 6 years old
 Interdisciplinary collaboration, client teaching and advocacy, prioritization of care, time
management, development and documentation of care plans
 IV Therapy initiation and monitoring of electronic and gravity infusion
 Discharge planning, teaching, and group presentations
 Manual charting and electronic health records
 Client interaction) in pediatric, psychiatric, substance abuse, medical-surgical, maternity, long-term
care, rehabilitation, school nursing, adult daycare, and neurological units
 Observation and documentation in ICU, OR, dialysis, outpatient hospital clinics, triage, ED units

3. SPECIAL SKILLS
 Spanish language and Medical Spanish, facilitating patient rapport and assessment process
 Rational thinking in challenging situations
 Excellent rapport with geriatric, pediatric and special-needs clients
 Strong verbal communication and teaching skills
 Cheerful and patient demeanor; ability to put patients at ease
 History of successful advocacy for clients and family members
 Knowledge of EHR, facile mastery of new software and computer troubleshooting
ACADEMIC AWARDS & HONORS
Dean’s Honor List, New York City College of Technology 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
Nursing Honors Diploma, BSN Degree, Magna cum Laude 2013
Honors credit in Urban Issues in Nursing for Hydraulic Fracturing presentation 2012
Aurora Cariaga Gamboa Award, Second Highest Academic Average
in the Nursing Major 2010
Nursing Honors Diploma, AAS Degree 2010
Honors credit in Physical Assessment for Health Literacy presentation 2010
Invocation Speech, AAS Nursing Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2010
Henry W. Wentz Award for Overall Academic Achievement
and Excellence in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing 2010
Nursing Student Leadership Award, Nurses Association
of the Counties of Long Island 2010
NYCCT Paul Doyle Writing Award for Research and Literary Analysis 2009
Written case studies and essays for AAS & BSN classes retained as models 2008 – 2013
PRESENTATIONS AT NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (NYCCT)
“Hydraulic Fracturing:” Honors Society poster presentation 2012
“Radon Gas:” Group leader, PowerPoint, and oral presentation 2012
“Sleep Deprivation in Nurses:” Group leader for academic literature review 2012
“Cataracts in the Elderly:” Teaching presentation to patients with dementia 2012
“Health Literacy:” Honors Society poster presentation 2010
“Multiple Sclerosis:” Zunal Web Quest online teaching plan 2010
“Selected Complications of Cancer:” Group leader, PowerPoint, and oral presentation 2009
“Nutrition:” Teaching presentation to Lutheran School, Grades 5 through 9 2009
“Impetigo:” Group leader, PowerPoint, and oral presentation 2008
“Peripheral Vascular Disease:” Group leader, PowerPoint, and oral presentation 2008
“What is Vision Training?” Essay and visual hygiene program for factory personnel
in Mumbai, India 2000 – 2001
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
“Epi-Pen Administration & Anaphylaxis,” to DOE teachers and school staff September 2014
“Open Airways” presentation at PS 205A, 3rd to 5th graders December 2013

4. MEMBERSHIP – PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Lung Association – Medical & Scientific Branch 2014
National Association of School Nurses (NASN) 2011 – Present
American Nurses Organization (ANA) 2008 – Present
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Medical Reserve Corps – Nassau County & NYC 2011 – Present
Recording Secretary, Health Consultant, Malverne Jewish Center 2013 – Present
Vaccination Advocacy as Immunization Nurse and online 2011 – Present
Membership, Honors Scholars Program – NYCCT 2009 – Present
Volunteer - South Nassau Communities Hospital, Medical/Surgical Unit 2011
Volunteer - Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Rehabilitation Unit 2010 – 2011
Volunteer - Sunrise Assisted Living Center, Lynbrook, NY Summer, 2009
Caregiving and nursing assessment of elderly parent 2008 – Present
Corresponding Secretary, 323 West 4th Street Tenants Association 1980 – 2008