Nurse

Teresa Carder
Health Assistant

The Los Lunas High School Health Office is open daily to support students’ medical needs. From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., the office is available only for emergencies or students with documented medical conditions. Regular office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., during which a licensed school nurse and a health assistant are on campus.
The nurse may provide care as needed; however, any additional medical treatments require a written order from a licensed healthcare provider. Students who become ill or injured during the school day should report to the health office. They will be seen in the order of arrival and/or based on the severity of their condition. After assessment by the nurse, students who are well enough to remain at school will return to class. If a student is unable to stay, a parent/guardian or the emergency contact listed on the student’s card will be notified.
On days when the nurse is absent, the health assistant will be available to assist with first aid. Students who are unable to remain at school will be asked to call home, and a parent/guardian will need to pick them up.
Students who do not need to go home may rest in the health office for up to 15 minutes. In the event of a serious or life-threatening illness or injury, emergency medical services (EMS) will be contacted. If no emergency contact can be reached, the student will be transported by ambulance to the hospital listed on their emergency form.
Per district policy, students should not attend school if they are experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or fever of 100.4 or higher. They may return only once they are symptom-free without the use of medication. Thank you for your cooperation; we look forward to making sure LLHS students are healthy and safe here on campus.

Celeste Tafoya BSN, RN 
Teresa Carder Health Assistant 

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Health Assistant Teresa Carder or Nurse Celeste Tafoya or call (505) 865-4646 ext. 6005 or ext. 6026. You may also fax us at (505) 866-4796.