Kayla Schmidt
Stillwater,MN
Summary
Nursing graduate with a focus on emergency department and NICU roles, equipped with strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills. Dedicated to providing safe, holistic, and patient-centered care while enhancing team collaboration. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Lead Technician
Biolife Plasma Services
Mounds View, USA
03.2021 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and donor care for 25-30 patients per day, demonstrating strong clinical competency, patient assessment skills, and attention to safety.
- Trained and supervised new phlebotomists, reinforcing evidence-based practices, infection control standards, and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with nurses and clinical staff to monitor donor responses, escalate concerns, and ensure a safe and therapeutic donation experience.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation and upheld strict compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP guidelines, and internal quality protocols.
- Provided patient education regarding the plasma donation process, post-donation care, and potential adverse reactions.
Trauma Unit Clinical
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, USA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Gained experience caring for acutely ill and trauma patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment.
- Performed essential nursing skills including wound care, specimen collection, IV medication administration, and telemetry monitoring.
Clinical Simulation
Century College
Mahtomedi, MN
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Developed rapid decision-making skills through participation in emergency scenarios.
Long-Term Care Rotation
Sholom Senior Living
St. Paul, USA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), supported mobility needs, including proper use of Hoyer lifts, and observed medication administration.
Medical-Surgical Unit Clinical
St. Johns Hospital
Maplewood, USA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted focused assessments and monitored post-surgical patients to ensure safe, effective recovery and early identification of complications.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary care team to promote patient safety, healing, and continuity of care.
Customer Service and Sales Associate
Kohls
Oak Park Heights, USA
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided high quality customer service in a fast environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism, multitasking, teamwork and effective communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science (A.S) - Nursing
Century College
Mahtomedi, MN12.2025
Associate of Arts (A.A) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Century College
Mahtomedi, MN12-2025
Skills
- Trauma
- Crisis intervention
- Time management
- Assessment of critically ill patients
- Communication
- Compassion
- Stress management
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Data confidentiality
- inclusive
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, American Heart Association, Expires: 06/01/26
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Venipuncture
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Venipuncture
Timeline
Trauma Unit Clinical
Regions Hospital
08.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Simulation
Century College
08.2024 - 12.2025
Long-Term Care Rotation
Sholom Senior Living
08.2024 - 12.2024
Medical-Surgical Unit Clinical
St. Johns Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Phlebotomy Lead Technician
Biolife Plasma Services
03.2021 - Current
Customer Service and Sales Associate
Kohls
01.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Science (A.S) - Nursing
Century College
Associate of Arts (A.A) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Century College