Heather Elizabeth Schulz
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Professional nurse equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and adaptability in high-stress environments. Knowledgeable in critical care management and complex cardiac procedures. Recognized for strong technical skills and compassionate patient interactions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during cardiac procedures to ensure safety and stability.
- Assisted physicians with catheterization and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal workflow.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development in advanced cardiovascular nursing practices.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN Lead
Alvarado Hospital
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Circulating RN for LHC/RHC, pacemaker/AICD insertions, carotid stenting, pulmonary thrombectomy, and EP cases while administering sedation meds and monitoring patient hemodynamics.
- On-call STEMI RN skilled in supervising care in patients with critical cardiac injury. Impella and IABP proficient.
- Served as Rapid Response and Code Team Leader for all of Alvarado Hospital during COVID-19 Crisis.
- Served as a mentor to new Cardiac Cath Lab RNs, providing guidance on best practices for patient care within this specialized setting.
House Supervisor/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Select Hospital-UC San Diego
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, optimizing workflow efficiency in high-demand environments.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines during COVID.
- Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
ICU and Telemetry RN
Kindred Hospital
Riverside and San Diego
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed patients requiring ventilator support, vasopressor administration, cardiac drips, antibiotics, blood products, and other life-saving measures.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and discharge planning.
Staff LVN
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Skilled at triaging and prioritizing of urgent care patients, while providing med administration, phlebotomy, ECG’s, wound care, and POC testing in high volume urgent care clinic
OR Assist/Research Coordinator
Olde Del Mar Surgical
La Jolla, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for the pre/postop care to patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures in private practice OR.
- Collaborated preoperatively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and trouble-shoot potential complications during surgery.
- Expert at setting up and circulating operating rooms, maintaining maximum sterility and aseptic technique
Senior Clinical Research LVN, Cath Lab
Foundation for Cardiovascular Medicine
La Jolla, CA
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed all consults with patients for medical/device trials. Facilitated their success for future trials to commence.
- Coordinated interventional cases with OR backup, heart team, anesthesia, and OR surgeon.
- Responsible for evaluating cardiac caths and TEE’s for data collection. Drafted data into a concise, source verified compilation of research for FDA submission. Success of data reflected in FDA approval of controversial Watchman Device in 2013.
Education
Associate of Nursing - ADN
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12-2016
Vocational Nursing - LVN
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA11-2008
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of California
Davis, CA06-2005
Skills
- Over 20 years in healthcare as a compassionate and caring advocate for patients and families
- Adapts to and performs exceptionally well in fast-paced, highly demanding critical care environments
- Skilled at multitasking, with a knack for problem solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
- Excellent work ethic and always a reliable and motivated team player and leader amongst colleagues
Certification
- RN (2017-present)
- LVN (2009-present)
- BLS, ACLS certified
- Edeltraud McCarthy Academic Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors
- ANA
- AACN
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
05.2022 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab RN Lead
Alvarado Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2022
House Supervisor/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Select Hospital-UC San Diego
07.2018 - 12.2020
ICU and Telemetry RN
Kindred Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2019
Staff LVN
Eisenhower Medical Center
02.2015 - 02.2017
OR Assist/Research Coordinator
Olde Del Mar Surgical
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Clinical Research LVN, Cath Lab
Foundation for Cardiovascular Medicine
07.2010 - 01.2013
Vocational Nursing - LVN
Kaplan College
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of California
Associate of Nursing - ADN
College of The Desert