Jennifer Schimonitz
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse with 19 years of experience managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Skilled in progress monitoring, plan implementation, and history taking. Committed to providing excellent patient care and advocating for patients. Strong communicator, organizer, and problem solver dedicated to improving the level of care and quality rankings of healthcare facilities. Expertise in Acute psychiatric, Long Term, and Skilled care. Collaborative team player experienced in developing, implementing, and adjusting interventions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADON
Hillcrest
Omaha, NE
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed recruitment process for new nursing staff, including interviewing and orientation.
- Collaborated with other ADONs to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
- Assisted in the development of clinical competency programs for staff.
- Assessed patient care needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers., to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions and provided feedback on best practices.
Clinical Research Coordinator
CHI Reasearch
Omaha, NE
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
Clinical Staff Nurse
CHI Gastroenterology Clinic
Omaha, NE
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Work directly with group of providers with emphasis on anticipating and meeting their needs in care of patient
- Track new IBD patients closely and navigate them through their new diagnosis, treatments, lifestyle changes, etc
- Provide education and treatment of patients with Hepatitis C
- Obtain prior authorization for treatment and assist patient with moving through channels of community assistance
- Facilitate and provide 1:1 education with patients
- Provide individualized training with patient's on self-injection of biologic medications Obtain and complete prior authorizations for patient's treatments and mediations
- Worked very closely with and am very active with Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to stay active in this community and up to date on education
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Montclair Nursing And Rehab Centers
Omaha, NE
02.2009 - 12.2014
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee unit coverage and flow.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals for 52-bed long-term care unit.
LPN
Douglas County Mental Health Center
Omaha, NE
08.2005 - 02.2009
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Nursing Hamilton College
Omaha, NE03.2005
Skills
- Medication Dispensing
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Recording Vital Signs
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Team Meetings
- Conditions Reporting
- Local and State Regulations
- Patient Rights
- Assessing Residents
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Trial oversight
- Schedule Coordination
- Research experience
- Case report management
- Protocol development
Certification
IV Certification July 2019 to Present
BLS 2005 to 2025
Timeline
ADON
Hillcrest
09.2022 - 02.2024
Clinical Research Coordinator
CHI Reasearch
06.2021 - 09.2022
Clinical Staff Nurse
CHI Gastroenterology Clinic
02.2015 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Montclair Nursing And Rehab Centers
02.2009 - 12.2014
LPN
Douglas County Mental Health Center
08.2005 - 02.2009
LPN - Nursing
Nursing Hamilton College
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