Jeannie M. Schmidt
Holmen,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Telephone Nurse Advisor
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI
03.2012 - Current
- Provide professional and prompt telephone triage services to patients in need of medical advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assess patient's condition and determine the urgency of their needs.
- Identify appropriate interventions based on assessment results.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to callers in distress.
- Refer callers needing additional information or services to appropriate community resources.
- Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
RN, Newborn Nursery/Postpartum and Medical Rehab
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Provided medical care to newborns, including initial physical assessments immediately after delivered.
- Instructed parents on proper feeding techniques, nutrition and hygiene.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
- Performed wound care management including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with long-term disabilities, chronic illnesses and acute health concerns.
RN, Medical Rehab
Mayo Health Systems
Rochester, MN
05.1995 - 02.1999
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing difficult decisions about one's care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provide direct nursing care and accurately recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
RN
New Care Convalescent Center
Crivitz, WI
06.1994 - 02.1995
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05-1994
Skills
- Community health
- Birth to Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Culturally Competent Patient Advocate
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Infectious Disease Control and Education
- ADL Assistance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- SBAR communication
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Epic software use
Certification
- Registered Nurse WI License number 117646
- Registered Nurse MN License number R1306813
- HeartCode BLS completed on 10/5/2023
Timeline
RN Telephone Nurse Advisor
Gundersen Health System
03.2012 - Current
RN, Newborn Nursery/Postpartum and Medical Rehab
Gundersen Health System
01.1998 - 01.2006
RN, Medical Rehab
Mayo Health Systems
05.1995 - 02.1999
RN
New Care Convalescent Center
06.1994 - 02.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University