Courtney Michelle Schilmiller
Crandall,IN
Summary
Perioperative professional bringing valuable experience in surgical environments, prepared to enhance patient care. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic surgical needs. Expertise in aseptic technique and critical patient monitoring, fostering safe and efficient operating room.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Norton Clark Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon''s needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Facilitated successful surgeries by setting up equipment properly, positioning patients correctly, and performing necessary counts of instruments and supplies before each procedure.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
Pediatric Home Health RN
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Changing tracheostomy and g-tube appliances, managing mechanical vents including troubleshooting and changing vent circuits, performing Chest Physiotherapy (CPT), and managing Infinity/Kangaroo feeding pumps
Registered Nurse
Caregiver - Private Pay
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Managing care and monitoring medical status for an elderly patient
- Caregiver duties include transportation, cleaning client’s household, assisting with ADL’s as needed, and collaborating with family on any health declines as necessary
- Additionally, I assisted the family with the decision to involve hospice care as well as provided education to the family with any regards/concerns that transpired during the dying process
Registered Nurse/ License Practical Nurse
Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital - Acute/Subacute Care Rehabilitation
03.2014 - 07.2020
- Completing patient assessments, administering medication, collecting lab work, collecting vital signs, collecting blood sugars, placing foley catheters, inserting IV’s, administering IV medication, operating hoyer lifts, removing staples/ sutures, changing wound dressings and packing wounds, working beside and collaborating with physicians and physical, speech, and occupational therapists
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital - Mother/Baby
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Assessment of mother and baby starting at an hour and a half postpartum; obtaining blood samples from mother and baby; performing pku and newborn metabolic screening; assessing infants who had been exposed to substances using the Finnegan neonatal abstinence scoring system; assessment and treatment of the mother including monitoring for postpartum magnesium sulfate complications, gestational diabetes, pre-ecampsia, and VBAC postpartum complications
Education
Ivy Tech of Southern Indiana
05.2016
Biology
Indiana University Southeast
12.2011
Health Careers
Prosser School of Technology
06.2010
Core40 with Technical and Academic Honors Diploma - undefined
Corydon Central High School
06.2010
Skills
- Operating room preparation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Sterile technique
- Surgical preparation
- Surgical assistance
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Norton Clark Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Pediatric Home Health RN
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Caregiver - Private Pay
02.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital - Mother/Baby
08.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse/ License Practical Nurse
Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital - Acute/Subacute Care Rehabilitation
03.2014 - 07.2020
Biology
Indiana University Southeast
Health Careers
Prosser School of Technology
Core40 with Technical and Academic Honors Diploma - undefined
Corydon Central High School
BLS
ACLS
Ivy Tech of Southern Indiana
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