Chris Schroeder, RN, BSN
Milton,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with career history in Cardiac Cath Lab, Stress Lab, Interventional Radiology, Lung Cancer Screening, and Medical Oncology/Hematology. Strong focus on team collaboration, optimizing patient care and support. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can contribute to effective team performance and excellent patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage RN - Oncology/Hematology Clinic
Mercyhealth
11.2022 - Current
- Performs triage on incoming calls to clinic.
- Reviews patient histories, labs results, scan results, medications, treatment plans, therapy plans, and addresses any patient concerns or side effects from treatment.
- Develops strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborates with providers and other team members to provide quality patient care and positive patient outcomes.
- Provides emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator
Mercyheatlh
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Had a significant role in the development of structure and guidelines for the Lung Cancer Screening Program.
- Assisted IT with the development of an Order Set for ordering lDCT for LCS.
- Educated providers on the Lung Cancer Screening Program, guidelines and ordering.
- Entered data into the ACR National Registry.
- Participated in National LCS conferences monthly.
RN Interventional Radiology
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
11.2007 - 10.2019
- Scheduled and assisted with procedures such as CT-guided and US-guided needle biopsies, placement of central venous access catheters, cryoablations. IVC filter placements/removals, angiograms, thoracenteses, paracenteses, and vertebroplasties.
- Provided conscious sedation and monitored vital signs and telemetry under the supervision of the Interventional Radiologist. Provided emergency intervention when indicated.
RN - Cardiac Cath Lab and Stress Lab
Mercyhealth System
10.2002 - 11.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided conscious sedation and monitored patient vital signs and reactions to medications. Initiated emergency interventions when indicated.
- Scrubbed in with Cardiologist and assisted with diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous interventions.
- Set up equipment such as external pacemaker, balloon pump, and AngoJet.
- Provided pre and post procedure instructions to patient, family members, and caregivers.
- Assisted in Stress Lab with exercise and medication induced cardiac stress tests, transesophageal echocardiograms, tilt table and bubble studies.
- Read holter monitors and generated holter reports for Cardiologist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI01-1987
Wisconsin Nursing License # 96009-030
Skills
- Basic life support
- Telemetry
- Call triaging
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Teamwork
- Patient and family education
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Significant role in developing Mercyhealth's Lung Cancer Screening Program
- BLS certified
Timeline
Triage RN - Oncology/Hematology Clinic
Mercyhealth
11.2022 - Current
Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator
Mercyheatlh
11.2019 - 10.2021
RN Interventional Radiology
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
11.2007 - 10.2019
RN - Cardiac Cath Lab and Stress Lab
Mercyhealth System
10.2002 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Wisconsin Nursing License # 96009-030
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