Brian Schnitzer
Registered Nurse
Lebanon,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Experience RN with time in Level 3 and Level 1 Trauma Centers looking for employment closer to home and reported stable employment with low employee turnover.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Bolivar, MO
12.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Familiar with HIPPA laws
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Manage patient transfer to higher level care as needed.
- Familiar with EMTALA and COBRA laws.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Medical Center
Springfield, MO
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintain Level 1 Trauma Center continuing education.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Lebanon, MO
12.1990 - 10.2017
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO 03.1997 - 12.2000
Skills
Basic Life Support Provider
Advanced Life Support Provider
Trauma Nursing Core Provider
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Provider
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Citizens Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Medical Center
11.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
03.1997 - 12.2000
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
12.1990 - 10.2017