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Lara Schulz

Bozeman,MT

Summary

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse with massage therapy background, well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to patient situations with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients.

Values mentorship and is the preferred method of learning/teaching. Brings a lot of life experience to the table and a strong commitment to patient safety and customer satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Massage Therapist

Lara Schulz, Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, LLC
2002.08 - Current
  • Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising quality of service provided to clients.
  • Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and myofascial release.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance skillset as a therapist.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing clients' specific pain or injury concerns.
  • Increased client retention by establishing strong rapport through attentive listening and empathetic communication.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service experiences resulting in positive reviews and increased word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized and effective massage therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Conducted post-treatment evaluations with clients, discussing their experiences during session and providing recommendations for ongoing care as needed.
  • Educated clients on self-care techniques, empowering them to maintain their well-being between appointments.
  • Skillfully addressed diverse client needs by adapting massage modalities accordingly while adhering to appropriate pressure levels throughout each session''s duration.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Cultivated calm atmosphere within massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced therapeutic experience for clients.

Co-Founder

Bozeman Tree Coalition
2023.07 - Current

Bozeman Tree Coalition (BTC) works to protect the ecological function of Bozeman's urban forest and the ecosystem services it provides to the Bozeman Community as a whole.

  • Attend City Commission meetings and submit oral and written comment pertaining to tree and urban forest conservation, as it applies to development.
  • Increase community awareness regarding environmental impact of removal of mature, native trees and existing urban forest.
  • Foster productive relationships with City Commissioners, developers and conservation groups, such as BTC.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
05.2000

Skills

  • Professional ethics
  • Body Mechanics
  • Physiology Understanding
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Task Prioritization
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Infection control standards
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • IV setup
  • Catheter Care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Self-reflection
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Heartsaver CPR AED

Certification


  • LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist, current
  • Basic Life Support, July 2023
  • CITI certified, January 2024
  • OSHA/HIPPA/TB, April 2024

Additional Information

Community Health Clinical, Fall 2023 (Bozeman Senior Center)

Acute and Chronic Care Clinical, Spring 2024 (Medical/Surgical floor, Endoscopy, Critical Care Unit, Emergency Department, Rocky Mountain Surgical Center, PACU, Infusion Center)

Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinicals, Spring 2024 (Labor and Delivery, Women's Specialist Clinic, Billings Clinic OB, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Mother-Baby Postpartum)

Pediatric Clinicals, Spring 2024 (Livingston Hospital Pediatrics, Billings Clinic Pediatrics, Montana State University Daycare/ASMSU, Chief Joseph Middle School Nurse, Anderson School Nurse

Population Health Clinical, Summer 2024 (Livingston Home Health and Hospice, expected)

Psychiatric Health Clinical, Summer 2024 (Shodair Children's Hospital, planned)


Timeline

Co-Founder

Bozeman Tree Coalition
2023.07 - Current

Licensed Massage Therapist

Lara Schulz, Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, LLC
2002.08 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Montana State University - Bozeman

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Montana State University - Bozeman


  • LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist, current
  • Basic Life Support, July 2023
  • CITI certified, January 2024
  • OSHA/HIPPA/TB, April 2024
Lara Schulz