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Elyssa Schrader

Seattle

Summary

Compassionate charge RN, skilled at leadership and advocacy for the patients and staff of my floor. Able to accurately assess the complexity of patients and the heaviness of the unit to help determine the needs of the patients and staff. Knowledgeable in common floor procedures, as well as in resources for procedures lesser utilized on the unit, to increase my own and my staff's competency in these. Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, while maintaining clear boundaries and an understanding of care needs. Skilled at problem-solving and empathetic, clear, concise communication, both of which are utilized in the teaching of new RNs as they find their footing on the floor.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chair of Unit Based Shared Leadership Committee

Swedish Medical Center
Seattle
07.2025 - Current
  • Guided council through agenda points in a timely manner
  • Assessed issues of the unit for severity and potential solutions to discuss during monthly meetings
  • Collaborated with other councils to help find and decide on a shared solution for interdisciplinary issues
  • Escalated solutions decided upon and other issues brought to the table to the floor manager
  • Updated the unit on the work we've done in the council and how we intend to correct unit issues brought to us

Co-Chair of EBP Council

Swedish Medical Center
Seattle
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed education topics and assessed projects to discuss and present in EBP meetings
  • Prepared agenda for the meeting and guide the team through it in a timely and efficient manner during our monthly meetings and summarize these for the minutes
  • Collaborated with nurse scientist and librarian to find and assess articles pertaining to our education topic for our meetings

Night Charge RN

Swedish Medical Center
Seattle
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed unit staffing, patient care and facilitation of patient discharges/transfers
  • Acted as resource and advocate for night shift staff
  • Oversaw rapid responses and codes called, assessed patient and severity of situation
  • Educated new nurses/residents in accurately assessing patients and perform interventions safely and efficiently while understanding their purpose
  • Addressed patient complaints and concerns to help cultivate a healing environment

Med Surg RN

Swedish Medical Center
Seattle
08.2021 - Current
  • Advocated for the care and safety of my patients
  • Mentored new graduates and traveler RNs in proper procedures and care techniques
  • Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
  • Medication administration, wound care management and assessment of patients with a ratio of 4-5 Utilized reflective listening and clear communication to assess for any concerns with health and/or discharge environment
  • Assessed patients demonstrating acute deterioration for severity and interventions needed

Nurse Technician

Harborview Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted nurses and co-workers with necessary daily patient care while expanding my knowledge, comfortability, and confidence in the inpatient setting

Education

Nursing - Philosophy

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Strong advocate for patient care
  • Clear and timely communication
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Leadership and education of my unit
  • Clinical judgement
  • Assessment of emergency situations

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License, 8/2021-Present
  • BLS, Renewed 07/24
  • Nurse Technician License, 6/20-6/21

Volunteer Experience

  • Seattle Humane Society, Bellevue, WA, 05/01/25, Current, Cat Care and Enrichment, Assess and provide basic care for cats at the shelter., Provide enrichment while cats are waiting to be adopted/pending readiness for adoption.
  • Camp Kesem at Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 04/01/20, 06/01/20, Member and counselor, Camp Kesem, a no-cost to family camp that caters to children whose lives have been changed by a parent's cancer diagnosis.

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • French, Conversational

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Timeline

Chair of Unit Based Shared Leadership Committee

Swedish Medical Center
07.2025 - Current

Co-Chair of EBP Council

Swedish Medical Center
05.2024 - Current

Night Charge RN

Swedish Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Med Surg RN

Swedish Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

Nurse Technician

Harborview Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2021

Nursing - Philosophy

Seattle University
Elyssa Schrader