Kristin Schmidt
Mahnomen,MN
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Essentia Health, skilled in vital signs monitoring and nursing documentation. Proven ability to foster trust with patients and families, enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction. Adept at problem-solving and critical thinking, ensuring compliance with HIPAA while delivering exceptional patient support in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Essentia Health
09.2015 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures such as gastric tube feeding administration, tracheostomy care maintenance under physician supervision when required.
- Optimized patient comfort by addressing individual physical, emotional, spiritual needs during end-of-life care.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
LPN School Nurse
Cumberland County Schools
02.2009 - 08.2014
- Successfully managed complex cases requiring multi-disciplinary intervention, ensuring optimal outcomes for students.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Detroit Lakes, MN05-2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Routine medical procedures
- Critical thinking
- Epic systems
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Essentia Health
09.2015 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
07.2014 - 08.2015
LPN School Nurse
Cumberland County Schools
02.2009 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
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