Annie Schmitz
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Nurse with experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Assess conditions of 2 critically ill patients per shift, promptly and attentively notifying physicians of immediate clinical changes while preparing and implementing patient care plans for faster recovery and optimal outcomes.
- Titration of continuous IV drips determined by patient condition.
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Deliver care in a 24-bed Neuroscience ICU unit treating patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, intracranial hematomas, neurosurgical patients, and other neurological conditions.
- Titration of continuous IV drips determined by patient condition.
- Monitor vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness, and pain.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Nurse Extern
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed nursing skills including IV placement, foley catheter insertion, and patient assessments under direct supervision of RN.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, nursing staff, and other care team members.
- Supported nursing staff by identifying and evaluating patient safety concerns and assisting with treatment procedures.
Medical Scribe
Hospitality Health ER
Longview, TX
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Assist medical provider with accurately obtaining and recording patient medical information, interim history, and physician ordered test and results.
- Fluent in medical terminology and anatomical landmarks to correctly document patient pertinent findings.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into the chart.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX05.2022
Skills
- Manage care of critical patients and assess for changes
- Manage invasive lines/treatment including PA catheters, Impellas, EVDs, CRRT
- NIHSS/Neurological Assessments
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intravenous Catheter Placement
- Patient Assessments & Monitoring
- IV/IM Drug Therapy Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocate
- Problem Solving in Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program
- Daisy Award Recipient
- President of student affairs committee in nursing school
Certification
- Registered Nurse (ex. 8/31/2024)
- ACLS/BLS (renewed 6/10/2023)
- NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Longview Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
Baylor University Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse Extern
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Scribe
Hospitality Health ER
11.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
LeTourneau University