JoAnn Schmitt
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination. Experienced in patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Adept at medical procedures and clinical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Experience working in the operating room and participating in clinical procedures would be beneficial for a role as a medical coder. Reliable, adaptable, skilled in critical thinking, and time management.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, BSN, OR
Audubon Surgery Center at Sister’s Grove
11.2010 - Current
- Experience and duties performed same as above.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and procedures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, BSN, OR
St. Francis Hospital
08.2008 - Current
- Provide professional nursing care following known/accepted standards of practice. Follow the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in relation to the surgical patient. Perform circulating functions including preparing the operating room for procedures, reviewing surgeon preferences, and familiarizing myself with the patient prior to procedure. Documenting interventions and activity during the procedure to include monitoring of the sterile field, traffic control in the room, assistance to anesthesia, and attention to surgeon and scrub person.
- Scrub functions to include assessing the supplies and instruments for the case, setting up the sterile field and handling of the sterile instruments and equipment to assist the surgeon during the procedure.
- Capable and willing to participate and perform many other duties needed in the department. Very much believe in team approach and will do whatever is needed to get the jobs done.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation for quality care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN, BSN, OR
Penrose Community Hospital
07.1985 - 08.2008
- Experience and duties performed were the same as above locations. I was hired as a new graduate nurse, the manager willing to take a chance on me, and here I am 40 years later.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing safety standards within clinical environments.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing
Greeley, CO06.1985
Skills
- RN - circulating orthopedic, ENT, general surgery, OB-GYN, urology and oral surgery Very limited exposure to DaVinci robot
- Scrubbing orthopedic, ENT, general surgery, OB-GYN, urology and oral surgery
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Team coordination
- Precepting
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
RN, BSN, OR
Audubon Surgery Center at Sister’s Grove
11.2010 - Current
RN, BSN, OR
St. Francis Hospital
08.2008 - Current
RN, BSN, OR
Penrose Community Hospital
07.1985 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing
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