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Work History
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Kelsey Schulz

Fargo,ND

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments. Qualified Charge Nurse offers extensive and positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Pediatric Nurse/Clinical Care Leader- RN

Sanford Health
Fargo, ND
09.2019 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
  • Provided emotional support to children suffering from chronic illnesses or disabilities.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management, and equipment management.
  • Maintained accurate records of patients' healthcare plans and progress notes in Epic.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations involving pediatric patients.
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

Dialysis RN/LPN/Technician

Sanford Health
Fargo, MN
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Cannulate fistulas and grafts, connecting tube to tunnel catheters for dialysis.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
  • Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
  • Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
  • Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.

Long Term Care- LPN

Bethany Retirement Living
Fargo, ND
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Conducted daily skin and neurology assessments on residents
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions in Point Click Care.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing- BSN

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Moorhead, MN
05.2021

Associate Degree - Nursing- RN

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State)
Fergus Falls, MN
05.2019

Diploma - Nursing (LPN)

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead, MN
05.2018

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Chart documentation and updating
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Patient record auditing
  • Licensed compact RN
  • Organization and Time Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Nurse and CNA Supervision
  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring
  • Case Management

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Registered Nurse, R47912
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inpatient Pediatric Nurse/Clinical Care Leader- RN

Sanford Health
09.2019 - Current

Long Term Care- LPN

Bethany Retirement Living
05.2018 - 06.2019

Dialysis RN/LPN/Technician

Sanford Health
07.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelors of Science - Nursing- BSN

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)

Associate Degree - Nursing- RN

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State)

Diploma - Nursing (LPN)

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Kelsey Schulz