Jennifer Schmeltz
Irwin,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Murrysville Rehab And Wellness
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Murrysville Rehab And Wellness
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Home Health Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Citizens School of Nursing
New Kensington, PA05.2018
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Wellness Services
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Problem Identification
- Family Support
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Education
- Risk Management
- Leadership and Guidance
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Murrysville Rehab And Wellness
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Murrysville Rehab And Wellness
10.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
07.2019 - 10.2022
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
07.2018 - 07.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Citizens School of Nursing
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