Erin Schmelzer
Blue Grass
Summary
Long-term care nursing professional with experience in patient care and medical management. Proven ability to handle complex medical scenarios and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting changing needs of patients and healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, and medication administration, with strong commitment to compassionate care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Ivy at Davenport
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered.
- Provided care for residents with tracheostomy, G-tube, TPN, colostomy, urostomy.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
UnityPoint Family Care Partners
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare providers
- Performed patient intake, including gathering detailed medical histories and vital signs
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements
- Accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician
- Explain prescribed procedures and treatments
- Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner
- Preform lab tests, flu, strep, RSV, Covid, fingerstick A1c, glucose
- Conduct referrals
- Perform EKGs, PFTs, ABGs
- Assist with minor procedures
- Prepared treatment rooms for examination of patients and sterilized medical instruments
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation
- Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records
- Assisted with administering medications and treatments as directed by physicians
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Family Medicine
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements
- Accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician
- Rooming patients
- Entering patient information into EHR
- Perform venipunctures and injections
- Suture /staple removal
- Assist with minor procedures such as nexplanon insertions, cyst removals
- Check patient in and out
- Schedule appointments
- Collect co payments
- Verify insurance
- Open and close journals
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood tests under the supervision of a physician
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements
- Performed EKG testing under the direction of a cardiologist or other specialist
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Towncrest Internal Medicine
09.2017 - 11.2020
- Obtain and monitor vital signs
- Rooming patients
- Entering patient information into EHR
- Perform venipunctures and injections
- Perform EKG, bladder scans, PFT, treadmill stress tests
- Suture/staple removal
- 24 hour blood pressure monitor
- Check patients in and out
- Schedule appointments
- Verify insurance
- Collect co payments
- Open and closed journals for the front office
- Float to other clinics such as family practice, urgent care, pediatrics, and the acute respiratory clinic
- Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office and clinic
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy West Grand Family Medicine
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Obtaining vital signs
- Rooming patients
- Entering patient information into EHR
- Perform venipunctures and injections
- Assist with minor procedures (cyst removals, joint injections, etc.)
- Suture/staple removal
- Scanning/filing
- Prior authorizations
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Family Medicine Muscatine
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Back Office
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements
- Accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival
- Entering patient information into EHR
- Compiled patient histories by interviewing them regarding their medical history, family history, current medications or treatments they are undergoing
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests
- Perform EKG
- Front Office
- Check patients in and out
- Schedule appointments
- Verify insurance
- Collect co payments
- Open and close journals
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Community College
Bettendorf, IA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Ivy at Davenport
11.2023 - Current
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
UnityPoint Family Care Partners
11.2020 - 11.2023
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Family Medicine
04.2020 - 11.2020
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Towncrest Internal Medicine
09.2017 - 11.2020
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy West Grand Family Medicine
10.2016 - 09.2017
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy Family Medicine Muscatine
03.2016 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Community College
High School Diploma -
Muscatine High School
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