Ann Schwartz,RN-BSN
Marion,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in problem resolution and a commitment to maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and effective communication, ensuring efficient operations within the team. Multi-year experience enhances ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Iowa Medical and Classification Center
Coralville, Iowa
04.2012 - 05.2024
- Administered medical care to a population of over 900 inmates in a correctional facility.
- Demonstrated commitment through working more than 40 hours each week.
- Handle patient admissions and discharges as required.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks and handled lab order procedures based on physician requests.
- Managed electronic health records for accurate patient information.
- Executed secure positioning of restraints and ensured continuous observation.
- Managed incarcerated individuals facing severe mental health challenges.
- Utilized effective communication techniques with mentally ill incarcerated individuals.
- Ensured safety and security for both incarcerated individuals and staff.
- Conducted educational sessions for incarcerated individuals on coping strategies.
- Coordinated and set up appointments for labs, physician visits, and health maintenance.
- Conducted health evaluations for employees during onboarding and annual reviews.
- Managed required forms for injury and exposure cases involving staff and inmates.
- Ensured accurate organization of digital medical records.
- Organize medical details and medication logistics for transferring incarcerated individuals.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to achieve departmental objectives.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure exemplary medical services for incarcerated individuals.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mental Health Institute
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Offer comprehensive nursing services to mentally ill and substance-dependent patients within a residential care setting.
- Ensure confidentiality is upheld.
- Facilitate training programs focused on healthy nutrition, daily self-care routines and essential coping techniques.
- Ensured alignment with both State and OSHA standards.
- Worked jointly with an interdisciplinary team to provide a protective environment for those suffering from mental illnesses and substance addictions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Iowa Medical and Classification Center
Coralville, Iowa
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Managed the nursing needs of a prison community consisting of more than 900 offenders.
- Implement physician orders accurately within required timeframes.
- Implemented and supervised restraint placement.
- Engaged extensively with mentally ill and behaviorally challenged offenders.
- Managed appointment bookings for labs, doctors' visits, and health check-ups.
- Maintained standards according to State and OSHA requirements.
- Worked both independently and collectively to successfully reach departmental targets.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals and security staff to maintain high standards of offender care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Records Coordinator/Computer Trainer
Arbor Court
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
12.2003 - 06.2009
- Analyze resident conditions in a 62-bed healthcare establishment.
- Pass medications
- Generated and maintained daily charts on resident activities.
- Utilize prescribed dressings and special equipment as directed by the doctor.
- Engaged in consultations with medical doctors to understand and act on patient statuses.
- Performed and facilitated blood collection for obtaining test results.
- Established and upheld intravenous treatments efficiently.
- Work independently and as part of a team to accomplish department oriented goals
- Oversaw chart documentation with a focus on monitoring and quality assurance.
- Facilitated onboarding and skill enhancement for employees using MDI.
- Teamed up with healthcare staff to ensure quality services.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, Illinois04-2013
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Excelsior College
New York09.2011
IV Certification/LPN II -
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, Iowa07.2006
Supervisory Course -
Kirkwood Community College
08.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nurse
Southeastern Community College
Keokuk, Iowa05.2002
High School Diploma -
Marquette High School
West Point, Iowa05-1999
Skills
- Health care consultation
- IV management
- Patient assessments
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Discharge coordination
- Infectious disease control
- Care planning
- Staff supervision
- Performing ekgs
- Appointment scheduling
- Preventive health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Setting up referrals
- Hospice and palliative care
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Wound care
- OSHA safety expert
- Medical recordkeeping
- EMR / EHR
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Iowa Medical and Classification Center
04.2012 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mental Health Institute
06.2010 - 04.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Iowa Medical and Classification Center
06.2007 - 06.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Records Coordinator/Computer Trainer
Arbor Court
12.2003 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Excelsior College
IV Certification/LPN II -
Southeastern Community College
Supervisory Course -
Kirkwood Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nurse
Southeastern Community College
High School Diploma -
Marquette High School
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