Jodi McSchooler
RN
Arcadia,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Mother and Baby specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Postpartum
Shorepoint Health
12.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Coordinated and consulted with [Number]-member health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN
Graham Hospital
07.1997 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
RN
Graham Medical Group
07.1996 - 07.1997
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare team.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Medical-Surgical RN, Labor and Delivery RN
Graham Hospital
06.1993 - 07.1996
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
CNA
Graham Hospital
03.1993 - 06.1993
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spoon River College
Canton, IL05.1993
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Canton, IL05.1993
Skills
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Condition Management
- Airway Management
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Training Junior Team Members
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Gynecological Surgery
- Invasive Procedures
- Administer Medication
- Patient Interaction
- EMR Systems
- Patient Safety
- Intramuscular Injections
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing Assignments
- Active Listening Skills
- Answering Questions
- Emergency Situations
Certification
- Certified Lactation Counselor since 2007
- Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring since 2008
- Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics since 2001
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Current
- BLS Current
- ACLS Current
Health and Wellness, Reading, Outdoor Activities
I am a happily married seasoned RN. I enjoy keeping myself healthy by Eating healthy and exercising. I enjoy outdoor activities and love to spend time with my husband and my children and grandchildren when they visit. In my spare time I enjoy reading and again being outdoors. We relocated to Florida in 2016 and have been enjoying our time here. I have chose to continue working as I love my nursing career and helping others.
Timeline
RN Postpartum
Shorepoint Health
12.2016 - Current
RN
Graham Hospital
07.1997 - 08.2016
RN
Graham Medical Group
07.1996 - 07.1997
Medical-Surgical RN, Labor and Delivery RN
Graham Hospital
06.1993 - 07.1996
CNA
Graham Hospital
03.1993 - 06.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spoon River College
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
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