April Schumann
Brown Deer,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Looking for continued education that will allow for strengthening of skills and reaching now heights in current profession that will further promote wellness in the community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Nurse Manager
Luther Manor Nursing Home
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Evaluated emerging healthcare technologies to determine their potential benefits for improving nursing practice.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response, and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Long Term Care Nurse
Luther Manor Nursing Home
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Reduced medication errors through diligent administration of medications and accurate documentation.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during challenging times, fostering a sense of comfort within the facility.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Luther Manor Nursing Home
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mary University/ Columbia College of Nursing
Milwaukee, WI05.2014
Skills
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Evaluations
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Condition Assessment
- Central Line Management
- Reliable and Responsible
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Assurance
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
Volunteer Work
Currently volunteers two hours a month at Wisconsin Athletic Club to offer: blood pressure readings, body fat analysis, education in regards to electrolytes and diets, showing members how to use home health equipment to ensure competency
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager
Luther Manor Nursing Home
01.2016 - 08.2019
Long Term Care Nurse
Luther Manor Nursing Home
05.2014 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Luther Manor Nursing Home
09.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mary University/ Columbia College of Nursing