Abagail Schmitz
Sumner,IA
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital and Clinics, skilled in medication administration and patient education.
Diligent LPN with solid background in office nursing. Proven ability to manage patient care efficiently while supporting medical staff in fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and effective communication to enhance patient outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Professional nurse with robust clinical experience, adept at providing high-quality patient care in medical office settings and as a floor nurse. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medications, and maintaining accurate health records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability, compassion, and effective communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse- OBGYN
Mercy Family Clinic - Forest Park
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal care delivery.
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient treatment plans and follow-ups.
- Provided patient education on health management and wellness practices to enhance understanding.
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment, adhering to safety protocols and standards.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
LPN Floor Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans and physician orders.
- Conducted patient assessments to monitor vital signs and overall health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle choices.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure safe healthcare environment for patients.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Office Nurse- Orthopedics
Mason City Clinic
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Implemented process improvements to streamline office operations and reduce wait times.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assisted with suture and staple removal
LPN Charge Nurse
Oakwood Care Center
05.2008 - 07.2013
- Supervised patient care activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated medication administration, monitoring patient responses and reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Mentored nursing staff, promoting professional development and enhancing teamwork within the unit.
- Implemented care plans based on individual patient needs, fostering optimal recovery environments.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05-2010
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Continuing education
- Nursing documentation
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Routine medical procedures
- Wound care
- Responsible and dependable
- Specimen collection
- Medical examination
- Activities of daily living adls
- Wound dressing and suturing
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse number: P53565
- Expanded IV Therapy for LPN
- Mandatory Reporting Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificate
- CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse- OBGYN
Mercy Family Clinic - Forest Park
08.2021 - 01.2025
LPN Floor Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
07.2016 - 08.2021
LPN Office Nurse- Orthopedics
Mason City Clinic
07.2013 - 06.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Oakwood Care Center
05.2008 - 07.2013
Licensed Practical Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College