Emily Schmidt
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Goal-driven Healthcare Leadership professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional patient care services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Skilled nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by providing compassionate, specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns.
- Educated parents on infant care techniques, empowering them to confidently care for their newborns at home.
- Improved patient safety with meticulous attention to infection control protocols and medication administration.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering guidance and resources as needed.
- Ensured calm, therapeutic environment for neonates and their families, mitigating effects of stress.
- Facilitated parental involvement in newborn care, strengthening family bonds and supporting emotional well-being.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients to identify care needs and monitor progress.
Circulating OR Nurse, Pre Op/ Post Op RN
Twin Cities Orthopedics
09.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and anticipating surgeon's needs
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough preoperative assessments and collaboration with the surgical team for comprehensive plans of care
- Supported successful surgical procedures by coordinating communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other team members
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Patient Care Supervisor- Perianesthesia
Health Partners
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by implementing efficient care coordination strategies and improving communication among healthcare team members
- Maintained high levels of compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies through consistent monitoring and staff education efforts
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit, identifying potential risks, implementing appropriate safeguards, and providing ongoing training to staff members
- Developed comprehensive orientation programs for new hires, facilitating their smooth integration into the existing team structure
- Managed staffing schedules effectively to maintain appropriate coverage at all times while accommodating employee requests for time off when possible
- Enhanced team morale by recognizing individual achievements regularly during staff meetings and through informal interactions
- Increased staff retention rates with regular performance evaluations, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital- NICU
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Rasmussen College
06.2017
Skills
- Staff Development
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Process Implementation
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
NICU Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Supervisor- Perianesthesia
Health Partners
07.2023 - 05.2024
Circulating OR Nurse, Pre Op/ Post Op RN
Twin Cities Orthopedics
09.2019 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital- NICU
09.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Rasmussen College
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