Heather Marie Schmidt
Youngstown,Ohio
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To look for and maintain Nurse Practitioner position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Doctors Pain Clinic
Boardman, Ohio
05.2023 - Current
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition, exercise regimens, stress management techniques.
- Supervised registered nurses and other healthcare personnel in delivering quality patient care services.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Advocated for patients to ensure their needs and preferences were addressed.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient care.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Nurse Practitioner
The Renal Group
Boardman, Ohio
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Communicated with patients to educate on disease prevention
- Formulated diagnoses and developed treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
- Prescribed or administered medications and medical treatments based on best practice standards
- Assisted in development and implementation of care plans, and modified to meet patient needs
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic testing to inform diagnosis and treatment, in collaboration with physicians
- Provided healthcare services, including diagnosis and management of acute and complex conditions
- Reviewed patients' self-reported symptoms, clinical presentations, and laboratory reports to accurately diagnose chronic conditions
- Watched vulnerable patients closely to quickly intervene in adverse reactions to prescribed treatments
- Counseled patients about benefits and consequences of each treatment approach to help make informed healthcare decisions.
Dialysis Home Care Coordinator
Dialyze Direct
Boardman, Ohio
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient care service delivery to implement quality improvements
- Initiated medications based on company protocols
- Developed patient plan of care to ensure adequate patient care
- Organized interpersonal care plan meetings to improve patient outcomes.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Youngstown, Ohio
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Delivered inpatient dialysis services to acutely ill patients with diverse range of medical and surgical diagnoses
- Collaborated with patients' nephrologist and other clinical professionals to implement prescribed treatments
- Evaluated patient assessments, dialysis orders, and laboratory results to maintain awareness of each patients' condition
- Oversaw hemodialysis technicians and students to coordinate quality dialysis care
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
Charge Registered Nurse
Vibra Healthcare Hospital
Warren, Ohio
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Evaluated patient response to nursing interventions and altered care plans through ongoing assessments
- Assisted in scheduling shifts by contacting staff members to fill vacancies
- Completed quality care audits to verify condition of equipment and level of unit supplies
- Administered medications and delivered treatments according to facility policies and state licensing requirements
- Interpreted diagnostic tests and formulated care plans following optimal nursing practice
- Prepared paperwork and helped coordinate patient movements for new admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Audited charts to check nursing notes and assess compliance with documentation practices
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services
Austintown, Ohio
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and living situation to determine care needs
- Implemented patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to achieve optimal problem resolution
- Supervised work of home health aids, LPNs, and volunteers handling 15-patient care load
- Educated patients about health maintenance and disease prevention to improve long-term outcomes
- Developed written plan of care in accordance with patients' diagnosis, family needs, and physician orders
- Conferred with physician to develop treatment plan based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment
- Facilitated admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits to treat home health patients
- Modified written plan of care to account for changing patient conditions
- Helped coordinate discharge plans for patients reaching long-term plateaus or specific care goals
- Coordinated across disciplines to implement home health care plans
- Evaluated physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs at each visit to maintain optimal care levels
- Administered nursing care in accordance with established strategies, including therapies, teaching, and counseling to achieve treatment goals
- Coordinated resources to manage care plans and achieve stated outcomes
- Assessed patient condition during visits and charted observations and vital signs to spearhead medication review
- Worked with physician or referral source to obtain clinical information to generate optimal assessment
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
ICU Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Youngstown, Ohio
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Monitored and assessed patients' physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status and needs
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopies, endoscopies, and intubations
- Continuously monitored unit's patients to quickly identify and address adverse conditions such as shock and sepsis
- Documented fluid intake and output of patients to identify emerging issues such as electrolyte imbalances
- Checked level of pain experienced by each patient to establish best pain management strategy
- Used medical equipment and devices to closely evaluate cardiac and pulmonary conditions of each patient
- Prioritized care given to each patient based on factors such as diagnoses and current medical needs
- Tracked vital signs, laboratory data, and responses to determine need for emergency intervention
- Set up and managed use of devices such as mechanical ventilators, cardiac monitors, and oxygen delivery devices
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary medical team to continuously evaluate and update patients' treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
St. Elizabeth Boardman
Boardman, Ohio
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to assess and identify patients' conditions, including CAT scans, blood tests, and biopsies
- Monitored patients' vital signs to detect adverse events or delayed recovery, including respiration and blood pressure
- Coordinated and collaborated with health care team to plan and implement patient care plans
- Administered various medications by injection, orally, intravenously, and through gastric tubes
- Conducted pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal breathing sounds and respiratory patterns
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures such as venipunctures for blood tests, setting up chest tubes and drainage systems, and inserting saline locks and angiocaths
- Evaluated and monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, preventing fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs.
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Administered medication, IV therapy, and treatments
- Demonstrated timely pain assessment and reassessment
- Delivered top-notch care and implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Helped drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer compliance with service standards
- Taught patients appropriate and required care for at-home recovery after discharge
- Modified care to complex patients and coordinated care with interprofessional team based on accurate documentation, clinical judgment, and evidence-based analytical approaches
- Collaborated with patients, families, and healthcare team to coordinate successful patient care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walsh University
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
05.2006
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgement
- Chronic disease management
- Preventative health
- Patient and family advocacy
- Healthcare education
- Patient Referrals
- Controlled Substance Prescribing
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), #2022043215, 08/03/2027
- DEA Certification, #MS7413773, 02/28/2025
Organizations
- American Nurses Association
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Doctors Pain Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
The Renal Group
08.2022 - 06.2023
Dialysis Home Care Coordinator
Dialyze Direct
06.2018 - 08.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2014 - 06.2018
Charge Registered Nurse
Vibra Healthcare Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2014
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services
01.2011 - 03.2012
ICU Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
06.2010 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
St. Elizabeth Boardman
08.2007 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
University Hospitals of Cleveland
08.2006 - 08.2007
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walsh University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
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