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Brian Scholzen

Olathe

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at AdventHealth, excelling in patient assessment and critical thinking. Proven track record in managing complex interventions and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in medication administration and surgical assistance, consistently delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

MAKSA
Overland Park
04.2020 - Current
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Charge Nurse Interventional Radiology

AdventHealth
Shawnee Mission
10.2016 - 03.2020
  • Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
  • Managed communication between physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care needs during an intervention.
  • Documented all care provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures and standards of practice guidelines.
  • Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Mid-America Dialysis
Overland Park
04.2013 - 10.2016
  • Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
  • Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
  • Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.

ICU Charge Nurse

AdventHealth
Shawnee Mission
11.2006 - 04.2013
  • Instructed new nurses on proper techniques when caring for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
  • Provided direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Performed daily assessments of all ICU patients, evaluated patient's response to treatments and developed individualized plans of care.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Research Medical Center
Kansas City
01.2001 - 04.2006
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Luke's College
Kansas City, MO
04-2001

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Electronic health records
  • Surgical assistance
  • Infection control
  • Patient education

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

MAKSA
04.2020 - Current

Charge Nurse Interventional Radiology

AdventHealth
10.2016 - 03.2020

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Mid-America Dialysis
04.2013 - 10.2016

ICU Charge Nurse

AdventHealth
11.2006 - 04.2013

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Research Medical Center
01.2001 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Luke's College