Cody Schroeder
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
Alice, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
Patient Care Technician
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
Alice, TX
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
Alice, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
Election Clerk
San Patricio County
Sinton, TX
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Distributed ballots to voters and answered questions concerning voting procedures.
- Furnished assistance and advice to new voters on proper steps and procedures.
- Oversaw accuracy testing and maintenance of voting units through continued surveillance.
- Created fair, non-partisan environment to protect free choice of voters.
Electronics Technician Second Class
United States Naval Submarine Service
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Developed custom solutions based on client needs, ensuring optimal functionality of their electronic systems.
- Performed diagnostic tests on electronic components to determine the cause of malfunctions and recommend repair solutions.
- Served as a resource person for less experienced technicians who required guidance or clarification on specific tasks or processes.
- Improved equipment reliability by identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12.2021
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Electronic Charting
- Ethical Practice
- End of life care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
08.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice
06.2021 - 08.2021
Election Clerk
San Patricio County
06.2018 - 06.2021
Electronics Technician Second Class
United States Naval Submarine Service
05.2012 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College