Christy Schmitt
Austin,TX
Summary
Diplomatic RN with 25+ year background providing exemplary nursing care in acute care environments. Excel at promoting effective coordination and communication within teams to provide high quality nursing care with good patient outcomes. Recognized for approachability and leadership skills. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Charge Nurse
BSW Round Rock Hospital
Round Rock
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated shift activities including staffing assignments, delegated duties, and managed staff breaks.
- Managed emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure with appropriate interventions.
- Performed ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of nursing care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or develop discharge planning strategies for patients requiring long-term care placement options.
- Provided leadership by serving as a role model for professional behavior while promoting a safe working environment.
- Actively participated in unit-based performance improvement activities such as chart audits or process improvement projects.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in orders or test results that may impact patient care plans.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare professionals such as social workers or physical therapists when necessary.
- Collaborated closely with case managers to ensure timely discharge planning was initiated according to established protocols.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently during times of high acuity levels or increased census demands.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Staff RN
BSW Round Rock Hospital
Round Rock
11.2021 - Current
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Acted as a resource person for colleagues seeking clarification and assistance when dealing with complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
Scheduling Coordinator
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Austin, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Managed schedules of team of 70 nurses personnel to keep shifts properly staffed.
- Utilized highly effective scheduling and interpersonal skills to cultivate and build professional relationships with company's management team.
- Developed and maintained master staffing schedule.
- Coordinated with clinical manager on staff holidays, PTO, scheduled days off for staff emailed staff on notification of opening of Kronos with tips and tricks for self scheduling
- communicated with staff regarding their individual school schedules or meetings that they need to be off for
Charge Nurse
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Austin, TX
06.1998 - Current
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
- Prioritized care and assessed needs through follow up phone calls after discharge
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Managed central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
- Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data.
- performed 12 lead EKGs and called cardiac CRT when indicated
Staff Nurse
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Austin, TX
Jun1995 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX05.1996
Skills
- Clinical leadership and supervision
- Point-Click-Care EMR
- Intake and discharge
- Charting and documentation
- Dispensing medication
- Building trust and rapport
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Diabetes management
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- IV drug therapy management
- Relationship building
- Team management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care management
- Duty delegation
- Staff training
- Care plan management
- Patient record auditing
- Orientation procedures
- Leadership
Accomplishments
I was nominated for nurse of the year for the last 2 years in a row on my previous unit. Both nominations came from supervisors and staff on my unit.
I am also a Daisy award winner many times over.
Timeline
Relief Charge Nurse
BSW Round Rock Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Staff RN
BSW Round Rock Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Scheduling Coordinator
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Charge Nurse
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
06.1998 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Jun1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Austin
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