Hillary Waldschmidt
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in various patient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
10CFAC (Ortho/Ortho Trauma) - Part Time RN
Froedtert & The Medical College Of WI
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Ambulatory Surgery/OR - Full Time RN
Froedtert Surgery Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Fulfilling the role of a circulator RN in the OR during ambulatory surgeries of various specialties including, but not limited to, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, ophthalmology and general surgery
- Assisting in the pre/post operative area as needed
- Most recently my primary role had been PAT RN for incoming patients.
Emergency Department/Level 3 Trauma Center - Part Time RN
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Expanding on my experience in emergency care by providing the imminent interventions needed by the broad spectrum of ages from infants to the geriatric population seen in the community division
- Adjusting quickly to changes in practice during an ever-changing global pandemic.
Emergency Department/Level 1 Trauma Center - Full and Part Time RN
Froedtert & the Medical College of WI
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Quickly assessing and accurately determining the emergent needs of a high acuity, high flow patient population, including management of the intake process as Triage Flow Coordinator
- Participating in the development of a treatment plan along with the physicians, social services, pharmacists, respiratory therapists and any other necessary specialists specific to the needs of each individual
- Conducting myself in a composed, professional manner while under pressure
- Participating confidently as part of a trauma team at a Level 1 Trauma Center during resuscitations and multi-system trauma scenarios
- Providing a safe, supported and accepting experience as preceptor for new hires.
4SW (Medical/Hem-Onc/Sickle Cell) - Full Time RN
Froedtert & the Medical College of WI
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Utilizing critical thinking skills to care for the complex medicine population
- Continuing to develop leadership qualities as shift coordinator with plans to participate in preceptor training.
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit - Full Time RN
Denver Health
06.2011 - 09.2013
- Application of nursing principles and practices on a high acuity, fast paced unit caring for a variety of medical/surgical specialties.
Skilled Rehabilitation Unit - Full Time RN
Sandalwood Rehab
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Providing skilled nursing care to help transition patients from the hospital to their homes safely
- Responding promptly to emergent situations in a high-volume clinical setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
12.2008
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Precepting
- Emergency medical treatment
Certification
- State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse, #167490-30, current through 03/01/2026
- BLS/CPR/AED Certification, current through 07/2025
- ACLS Certification, current through 04/2025
References
- Carly Oettinger, RN, FSC Nurse Manager, carly.oettinger@froedtert.com
- Valerie Oliver, RN, Peer reference, coworker at FMFH ED, Valerie.oliver@frontier.edu
- Kathy Ferrigan, Patrol Director, NSP - Alpine Valley, travelkaf@gmail.com
- Jessica Hopper, Summer Camp Director, Camp One Step, JLhopper@outlook.com
Timeline
10CFAC (Ortho/Ortho Trauma) - Part Time RN
Froedtert & The Medical College Of WI
08.2023 - Current
Ambulatory Surgery/OR - Full Time RN
Froedtert Surgery Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
Emergency Department/Level 3 Trauma Center - Part Time RN
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
Emergency Department/Level 1 Trauma Center - Full and Part Time RN
Froedtert & the Medical College of WI
02.2015 - 01.2019
4SW (Medical/Hem-Onc/Sickle Cell) - Full Time RN
Froedtert & the Medical College of WI
01.2014 - 02.2015
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit - Full Time RN
Denver Health
06.2011 - 09.2013
Skilled Rehabilitation Unit - Full Time RN
Sandalwood Rehab
12.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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