Angela Schroeder
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Professional Development Associate
Mercy Health Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted lecture and skills sessions for nurse residents of inpatient care settings.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost students and new staffs learning.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student and staff experience.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Mercy Health Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care..
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
RN Clinical Coordinator
OptumRx
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN Case Manager
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Admissions Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of hospice patients in challenging environments
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including past treatments, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Displayed functional familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance coverage protocols.
- Attended in-house trainings and continuing education classes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Clinical Coordinator
The Christ Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for Robotic and Laser surgical staff
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures
- Ordered and maintained appropriate stock of supplies
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement
- Coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
- Led physicians, nurses and healthcare teams in providing punctual, professional care delivery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Operating Room Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mayfield Clinic
06.2008 - 06.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Used Epic and GE Centricity to process patient information and ensure access to relevant data for licensed practitioners
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure
- Verified patient information such as by chart, arm band and verify with patient to ensure licensed staff was aware of all relevant health factors and that correct individuals received correct care
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator
The Christ Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room
- Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed
- Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies
- Passed instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master Of Nursing - Nursing Education
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN01.2024
Master Of Nursing - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH07.2006
High School Diploma -
Norwood High School
Norwood, OH06.1992
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Simulation training
- Curriculum development
- Teaching strategies
- Professional development
- Student mentoring
- Evidence-based practice
- Learning assessment
- Lecturing
- Curriculum Planning
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- AORN
- ANA
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2006-present
- BLS certified
Timeline
Nursing Professional Development Associate
Mercy Health Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Mercy Health Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2023
RN Clinical Coordinator
OptumRx
03.2020 - 03.2022
RN Case Manager
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2020
Admissions Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
04.2019 - 10.2019
Clinical Coordinator
The Christ Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2019
Operating Room Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mayfield Clinic
06.2008 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator
The Christ Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2008
Master Of Nursing - Nursing Education
Purdue University Global
Master Of Nursing - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Norwood High School