Brandy Schmidt
Swedesboro,NJ
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Emergency Room Nurse with over 12 years of experience of clinical practice, including 8 years as a Charge Nurse in a fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Proved leader in coordinating care, supervising interdisciplinary teams, and improving patient throughput and departmental efficiency. Recognized for expert-level triage, crisis management, and ability to lead under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care and team performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Initia Nova
01.2018 - Current
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Health System Inc.
11.2013 - Current
- Lead clinical operations in a 35-bed Emergency Department, managing patient flow, acuity-based staff assignments, and shift transitions.
- Supervise up to 25 staff members per shift, including RNs, techs, students, and MHTs, ensuring efficient workflow and patient-centered care.
- Served as a clinical resource for staff members, answering questions related to policy, procedure, or practice.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team efforts to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical needs.
- Facilitated effective communication between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical decision-making skills.
- Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of high-quality, compassionate care.
- Reduced wait times by streamlining admission processes and enhancing communication between departments.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering an environment that encouraged open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among team members.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Jefferson Health System Inc.
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures
- Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs
- Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasounds
Education
Bachelor of science and nursing - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA7 2010
Skills
- Charge Nurse Leadership and Staff Supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Team coordination and Bed Management
- Mentoring and Clinical Precepting
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Quality Improvement and Safety Compliance
- Process improvements
- Patient relationship management
- Unit-based shared governance
- Team leadership
- Medication and IV administration
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse - State of New Jersey, License # 26NR16843000
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support (Current)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Current)
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Current)
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) - Member since 2018
- American Nurses Association ( ANA)
Awards and Recognition
- The Daily Team Award - 2025
- Daisy Award Nominee - 2018
- Quality Caring Award - 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Initia Nova
01.2018 - Current
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Jefferson Health System Inc.
02.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Jefferson Health System Inc.
11.2013 - Current
Bachelor of science and nursing - Nursing
Widener University
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