School Nurse

Information, Biographies, & Forms for Akins ECHS Nurses Office:

Samantha Maldonado (HRA) - suzanne.maldonado@austinisd.org 

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  • Worked with Ascension at Austin ISD for 16 years and part time home health aide for 2 years.​
  • May see students in the health room and administer appropriate medications.​
  • As the year progresses she will be trained as an UDCA/Quick Care and is currently certified in CPR.​
  • Loves dancing, reading, and traveling.

Falon Rhoades (RN) - falon.rhoades@austinisd.org

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  • Received 1st nursing degree with ACC in 2015 and second degree with Texas Tech in 2017.​
  • Has work experience in Psychiatric, Medical Surgical, Woman's Health, Brain and Spine, Children's Health and School Nursing.
  • Loves walks, gardening, and exploring new salsa's

***** PLEASE READ *****

To attend school, Texas law requires all students to be immunized or have a valid exemption on file. If your child is not up-to-date:

  • Bring an updated immunization record after receiving necessary vaccines
  • Attached is a list of FREE vaccine clinics if needed

Texas minimum vaccine requirements are found here Texas Vaccine Requirements

If your child has a medical condition that requires care at school such as (but not limited to) Seizures, Asthma, Anaphylaxis/Severe Allergic Reactions, Diabetes:

  • Schedule an appointment with me to go over provider orders and meds
  • Bring a recent copy of the doctor’s order, school time instructions, or action plan
  • Bring a completed Provider/Parent Medication Permission Form (physician and parent signature)

Forms are here Medical Forms | Austin ISD

If your child has a medication that needs to be administered at school:

  • Bring a completed Provider/Parent Medication Permission Form (physician and parent signatures required)

Forms are here Medical Forms | Austin ISD

Thank you! 

 

https://www.austinisd.org/health-services