Heidi Schisler
Republic,MO
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 9 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Skilled in providing end of life care to the hospice population.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
1341 S Battlefield Suite 120, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Assessed patients for GIP care within the hospital setting.
- Provided end of life care to the actively dying patient.
- Provided comfort and support to families and patients.
- Assisted physicians and other clinicians in making appropriate end of life decisions for the hospice patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Oncology Nurse
NursesRx
Miami, FL
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
Oncology Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Omaha, NE
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
Oncology Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield MO12-2015
Skills
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Strong medical ethic
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Home visits
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2020 - Current
Oncology Nurse
AMN Healthcare
09.2018 - 01.2019
Oncology Nurse
NursesRx
01.2018 - 12.2019
Oncology Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
01.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
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