AnnaLisa Schumaker
Independence,MO
Summary
Seasoned Float Nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. Supports professional nursing care across practice setting and continuum of care to meet needs of patient and family. Participates in decision-making, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER RN Resource Float
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2022 - Current
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ER RN Travel Contract
Children's Mercy Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
ER RN
Saint Luke's East Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
ER RN Travel Contract
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN, Telemetry
Centerpoint Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Mary's Manor
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wilshire At Lakewood
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
LPN Health Information Manager
Kansas City Transitional Care Center
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
LPN Unit Manager
Carmel Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Park University
Parkville, MO05.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO2012
Skills
- Intramuscular Injections
- Safety Protocols
- EMR Systems
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Training Junior Team Members
- Ongoing Assessments
- Manage Cases
- Nursing Process
- Blood Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Heart Failure
- IV Insertion
- Nursing Assignments
- Patient Triage
- Update Electronic Charts
- Medical Supply Management
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Airway Management
- Catheter Care
- Glucose Testing
- Universal Precautions
- Pain Management Techniques
- Administer Medication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Treatment Administration
- Seizure Disorders
- Emergency Interventions
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS
- Wound Vac Level II
Timeline
ER RN Travel Contract
Children's Mercy Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
ER RN Resource Float
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2022 - Current
ER RN Travel Contract
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2022 - 08.2022
ER RN
Saint Luke's East Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
06.2020 - 03.2021
RN, Telemetry
Centerpoint Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Mary's Manor
12.2016 - 10.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
06.2015 - 10.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Wilshire At Lakewood
02.2015 - 06.2015
LPN Health Information Manager
Kansas City Transitional Care Center
08.2014 - 02.2015
LPN Unit Manager
Carmel Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2012 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Park University
No Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College