Dana Schmidt, RN (she/her)
Branford,CT
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong organizational skills and excellent time management seeking a position in Care Coordination for ambulatory care. Deep knowledge of maternity, pediatrics and palliative care, both ambulatory and inpatient with 30 years nursing experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Coordinator
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Yale University Genetics coordination of care for patients aged newborn through adult,
- Clinic nurse for Genetics meeting patients, obtaining histories and documenting pedigrees. Clinic coverage for Genetic Counselors as needed
- Reporting results of metabolic labs results as directed by Geneticist.
- Reviewing prescription refills for accuracy and pending to clinician for signature
- Completing prescription prior authorizations, Appeal letters, Letter of Medical Necessity,school medication administration forms, updating Genetics Metabolic Emergency Protocol letter for parents, school and patient chart
- Regularly attending Genetics Grand Rounds
RN Coordinator Palliative Care
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Under the supervision of Bridgeport Hospital Director of Palliative Care, assisted with program development to establish a new Palliative Care outpatient care service for Smilow oncology patients
- Experienced in clinical triage, coordination of care, patient and family supportive services
- Liaison between referring clinicians and palliative care to reflect the Yale Haven Health System values including diversity and inclusion
- Enhanced communication between interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to maintain high-quality care standards and improve patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans focused on patient-centered goals, resulting in reduced hospital admissions.
- Improved patient care by coordinating and streamlining nursing processes within the department.
- Assisted with enhanced communication via EPIC for auto questionnaires for Center for Geriatrics, Dementia office at Center for Geriatrics and Palliative Care (NEMG)
- Nursing coverage for Geriatric Assessment, Geriatric Home Visit Program, Geriatrics Care provided in Extended Care Facilities,
Care Manager Smilow Cancer Hospital
Yale New Haven Health System
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Care Manager, inpatient Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant unit
- Collaboration of patient care for safe discharge to home, hospice or rehabilitation centers in an effort to reduce hospital readmissions. Assistance with uninsured patients
- Experienced with prior authorizations for medications and rehabilitation centers. Ensured durable medical equipment and special services such as visiting nurse including home IV or TPN
Care Manager Maternity
Yale New Haven Health Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Care Manager for Postpartum and High Risk Maternal Special Care Units utilizing experience as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Coverage for Pediatrics, PICU and NNICU
- Collaboration with healthcare team to ensure excellent patient care and safe discharge, identifying insurance benefits and services for uninsured
- Formulating plans for home care, durable medical equipment and coordination of outpatient services
- Referrals to outpatient maternal child health visiting nurse agencies and lactation support, including assistance with insurance coverage for breast pumps
Clinical Nurse 1
Yale University School of Medicine Pediatric Endocrinology
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Clinical nurse for Yale University Pediatric Endocrinology services, located at Yale Pediatric Specialty Center
- Responsibilities also included coordinating care for those children with general endocrine disorders such as thyroid disease, growth and puberty and metabolic bone disease and Interdisciplinary transgender program
- Maximized resource utilization by accurately triaging patients based on reported and presenting symptoms
- Provided assistance with insurance approval for medications such as growth hormones
- Essential part of outpatient visits alongside attending physicians, fellows and residents for patients seen both at Yale New New Haven Children's Hospital outpatient pediatric unit at both Long Wharf and Park Avenue locations
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Yale University School of Medicine Newborn Screening
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Worked under supervision of the Director of Biomedical Laboratory Services and attending Genetics clinicians at Yale University
- Reviewed results of abnormal blood spot newborn screening results with Genetics clinician as reported by the State of Connecticut Newborn Screening program
- Triaged whether further or not confirmatory testing was required for early identification treatment for metabolic disorders
- Awareness of blood spot results that may be considered emergent and require immediate review
- Provided reassurance and education to parents as a newborn may require further laboratory testing at the Pediatric Specialty unit of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
- Provided education of potential medical conditions and signs and symptoms to look for until confirmatory testing is complete
- Instruction about potential medical conditions and signs and symptoms to look for until confirmatory testing is complete
- Educated community pediatric providers and provided reassurance to parents of false positive results
- Tasked with answering phone calls, emails, letters and faxes from the Department of Public Health in an efficient manner and provided informative responses
- Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - BS Nursing (Maternal Child Health/Human Lactation) -
Union Institute and University
02.2010
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Wilcox College of Nursing
06.1994
Skills
- Case Management
- Attention to detail
- Self motivation
- Data Collection
- Health Promotion
- EPIC
- Quality Improvement
- MS Word
- Excel
- Adobe
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Publications
The Journal of Clinical Lactation, https://doi.org/10.1891/2158-0782.4.4.148, 11/01/13
Galactosemia and the Continuation of Breastfeeding with Variant Form
Breastfeeding should be encouraged for every baby with few exceptions, classic galactosemia being
one of them. Classic galactosemia causes death in newborns and can be identified early with newborn
screening, or through the careful assessments of physicians, midwives, and lactation consultants in
the first 4 days of life. All practitioners that assess newborns within the first 4 days of life
should have a clear understanding of when to halt breastfeeding and when to support continuation of
breastfeeding while keeping babies safe.
Timeline
RN Coordinator
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
RN Coordinator Palliative Care
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2023
Care Manager Smilow Cancer Hospital
Yale New Haven Health System
04.2017 - 08.2019
Care Manager Maternity
Yale New Haven Health Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2017
Clinical Nurse 1
Yale University School of Medicine Pediatric Endocrinology
12.2012 - 03.2015
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Yale University School of Medicine Newborn Screening
05.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - BS Nursing (Maternal Child Health/Human Lactation) -
Union Institute and University
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Wilcox College of Nursing