Laura Schmidt
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with solid teaching acumen and passion for developing new nurses with skills to meet changing healthcare demands. Expert clinical knowledge and judgment with skills in communication, planning, and workflow management. Highly observant and diligent about identifying and correcting mistakes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Professor
UMKC School of Allied Health
Kansas City, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through written exams, presentations, and practical demonstrations of skills.
- Worked with students to ensure comprehensive success.
- Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance and student academic progress.
- Taught multiple courses, which included Sim Lab and A&P lab
Registered Nurse
University Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
02.2020 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
NURSING CARE COORDINATOR (ADON)
Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeane Jugan Center
Kansas City, MO
10.2018 - Current
- Supervise nursing staff of 40
- Coordinate care for 55 residents including setting Dr appointments, coordinating transportation, and staff to accompany residents
- Updated care plans as needed to individualize each plan for the needs, preferences, and desires of each resident
- Ensure that staffing needs are met on three floors for three shifts
- Fulfill charge nurse duties when needed
- Inservice new and current employees when needed
- Developed inservice on communication and delivered presentation to over 150 employees
- Responsible for central supply including ordering, maintaining, and inventorying all stock including setting par levels
- Responsible for stocking each floor with needed supplies
- Created a system to allow the nurses/CMT to order needed items with tracking
- Created an inventory system that allows any person entering the stock room to understand what needs to be ordered
- Developed a system to track all needed monthly assessments for every resident
- Tracked all monthly falls, infections and wounds for monthly QAPI meetings
- Presented needed information in QAPI meetings
- Served on QAPI committees.
OUT PATIENT RN
Pathways Community Health
Raymore, MO
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Plan, organize and coordinate the medication clinic for the day, week, and month
- Managed the TB clinic for 94 people this year
- Provide necessary guidance to IHS/therapists pertaining to scheduling of considerable risk clients and follow up with proper parties after scheduling
- Provide effective training to IHS and other nursing personnel regarding technology needed to assure quality client care and continuity of services
- Provide direction/assistance with programmatic duties for IHS, therapists and front office staff for quality and continuity of care
- Provide assessment and analysis of ongoing health related aspects of patient care by screening and monitoring consumers for medical problems/side effects of medications
- Act as case manager for consumers that need medication refills
- Coordinate on a schedule and as needed with supervisory level staff in addition to coordinating regularly with psychiatrists pertaining to client’s situations/needs
- Volunteer for any/all training opportunities of front staff, HCH, IHS and other nursing personnel regarding HCH and out patient staff responsibilities
- Coordinate the metabolic/pre-diabetic screening process for all health care home clients once a year involving outside labs/outside doctor’s offices
- Proficient in research for innovative technology and innovative strategies and how those strategies will be used to further staff education
- Research/develop educational handouts, flow sheets, tools to quality client care as needed
- Education to clients/families regarding the administration of IM/Sub-q sample/monthly medications while maintaining accurate logs of medications that are received and dispensed
- Education of the client on medication
- RE side effects, when to call the physician and when/if to stop taking medications
- Education on the client/IHS/front office staff the importance of communication with the outpatient team at all times
- Education to clients/families the process of completing prior authorizations and/or pharmaceutical assistance programs from the manufacturer for clients
- Education of clients/families regarding the delivery of free or reduced priced medications through CPRC and/or CSTAR, drug court or federal funding while verifying current medication orders
- Education of common/expected and rare/unexpected side effects for medications and the client’s actions if such side effects were to occur
- Education for the client/family regarding the necessity of adhering to the state sponsored metabolic screening process for all those on the metabolic screening list each month even if the process is difficult for the client
- Timely completion of effective documentation regarding medication clinic and psychiatric consultations
- Provide feedback with IHS, therapists, and front office support staff regarding problem solving of client concerns and follow up of those concerns
- Managed and maintained the TB screenings for the entire Raymore office for 2018.
ACT TAY RN
Pathways Community Health
Raymore, MO
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Manage medication system, administer and document medication treatment
- Screen and monitor consumers for medical problems/side effects
- Communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers
- Engage in health promotion, prevention, and educational activities with consumers
- Educate team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects
- Develop strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed
- Nurse Care Manager
Nurse Care Manager
Pathways Community Health
Raymore, MO
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Provides health promotion services to empower individuals to understand and self-manage chronic health conditions
- Champion healthy lifestyle changes including improved nutrition, increased physical activity and prevention and cessation of tobacco, alcohol and drug use
- Consults with identified clients about their health conditions and provides health and wellness coaching, education and training on medical diseases and medications
- Manages health information tools and reports
- Proactively works with clients and families to reduce hospital ER visits through transitional care
- Refers and assists as needed to social supports and resources
- Certified by American Lung Association to facilitate Smoking cessation groups
- Certified to teach My Way to Health
- Certified as a Wellness Coach.
Travel RN
Iowa Health Systems
Des Moines, Iowa
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Worked in the float pool and trained in many departments including a trauma surgery floor, a women's surgery floor and the Rehab unit
- Worked to do an EMR transition to the Epic system.
Staff RN PCU
CenterPoint Medical Center
Independence, MO
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Performed and documented total physical assessment for patients within unit scope of care
- Assessed planned and evaluated patient care needs
- Analyzed pertinent data, communicated findings and documented information
- Carried out physician orders
- Managed patient's pain
- Administered all medications utilizing the five rights of medication administration, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs
- Provides respiratory management and monitoring for patients
- Served as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Instructed and educated patients and families
- Assessed and coordinated patients' discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
- Provides age and culturally appropriate care
- Followed Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
- Oversees and directs the care of assistive personnel, maintaining final accountability for the care given to assigned patients
- Maintains aseptic technique and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
Travel RN
Elim Staffing
Dallas, TX
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Elim Staffing utilized per diem shifts at Baylor of Garland, on the telemetry floors and the med-surg floors
- Travel contracts and per diem shifts at Southwestern in downtown Dallas on a telemetry-oncology floor and many med-surg floors
- This is the teaching hospital for University of Texas Southwest
- This company also provided shifts at skilled nursing facilities, mostly small, under 50 beds
- In addition, the company provided shifts at 2 long term acute care facilities.
Travel RN
Trustaff Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
07.2007 - 03.2008
- The 1st two contracts were at Dallas Regional Medical Center, with around 130 beds, not a teaching hospital
- The 1st of these was on the step-down (PCU) and Telemetry floor and the second was in the Medical/Surgical/Neuro ICU
- This unit provided experience with various cardiac drips, ventilators, and art lines
- The 3rd contract was at Medical City of Dallas
- This hospital was about 500 beds
- I worked on the PCU
- One side was step-down ICU and Cath lab recovery, the other was telemetry
- This was not a teaching hospital.
Charge Nurse
Christus Spohn Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Worked charge position supervising up to 7 nurses and up to 32 patients
- Worked Oncology, Med-Surg and Telemetry
- Coordinated the patient’s family, various health modalities, and multiple doctors’ care.
Charge Nurse
Sweet Life at Rosehill
Shawnee, KS
04.2005 - 08.2005
- Charge Nurse on skilled and sub-acute units
- Only RN on duty most days
- Coordinated the patient’s family, various health modalities, and multiple doctors’ care.
CNA/CMA Inst/program coordinator
Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Organized, developed and maintained the student laboratory for the CNA/CMA programs
- Developed new curriculum to include tools for evaluation of students, instructor, and curriculum
- Developed relationships with community healthcare sites that encouraged students participation in practical experience
- Served on the Future Planning Committee
- Taught BCLS to my students, other CNA students, and community healthcare workers.
Charge Nurse
Medical Lodge East
Kansas City, KS
07.2004 - 04.2005
- In house supervisor on weekends
- Supervised staff of 8 for 38 residents in a sub-acute and long-term care settings
- Assessed, planned and evaluated patient care needs
- Oversaw and directed the care and wellbeing of patients and guided assistive personnel, maintaining final accountability for the care given to all residents
- Administered patient medications utilizing the five rights to medication administration, daily and weekly changes dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored patients health.
BCLS Instructor
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Taught BCLS to RNs, Residents, Interns and Medical students.
Health Careers Instructor
Kansas City Area Technical School
Kansas City, KS
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Advised a unit of HOSA, to include fund-raising, election of officers, local competition, state competitions and learning parliamentary procedure
- Participated in the North Central Accreditation process
- Served on the Future Planning Committee
- Taught BCLS to my students, other CNA students, and community healthcare workers.
Supplementary Staff Nurse
Spencer Reed Medical Group
Overland Park, KS
07.1999 - 02.2001
- Worked at many acute care and long term care centers in the metroplex on a per diem basis.
Substitute Instructor
Wright Business School
Overland Park, KS
05.1998 - 09.2000
- Responsible for supervision of up to 18 Medical Assisting students, up to 25 students in the computer lab and 57 in CNA Class
- Instructed basic computing to include word processing, database, spreadsheet, and dictation
- Facilitated Medical Assisting classes to include phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, Billing, Coding, and medical terminology.
Staff Nurse
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
08.1998 - 07.1999
- Cross trained to be proficient in many areas including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, women’s surgery, geriatric psychology, neurology, and orthopedic units
- Learned to give as much patient autonomy as possible
- Learned to respect a person’s own value of pain and pain control
- It is strictly personal
- Learned excellent organizational, flexibility and time management skills.
Staff Nurse, Prn Level 3
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
03.1997 - 04.1998
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Staff Nurse
Vencor Hospital
Kansas City, MO
03.1996 - 04.1997
- Participated in research activities related to evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.1995
Skills
- Clinical Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Exam Preparation
- Lecturing
- Student Oversight
- Lessons Planning
- Mentoring
- Unit Leadership
- Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
- Clinical Evaluation
- Clinical Supervision
- Performing Physical Assessments
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Evaluation Abilities
- Patient Care
- Operating Simulation Equipment
- Academic Advisement
Continuing Education
Working effectively with gender and sexual minorities. 2.5hrs/May 2018
Adolescent Suicide 1.5hrs/April 2018
Addressing overweight and obesity in Individuals with Mental Illness 1.25hrs/April 2018
ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment 2.0hrs/March 2018
Application of the personal outcome measures for behavioral health 1.5hrs/March 2018
HIPAA and behavioral health 2.0hrs/March 2018
Infusion of culturally responsive practices 1.75hrs/March 2018
ABC’s of Children’s Mental Health 1hr/ March 2018
Abuse 2.25hr/March 2018
Guidelines for effective documentation 3hrs/Feb 2018
Patient/Client rights 2hrs/Feb 2018
Co-Occurring Disorders 1hr/Feb 2018
Cooperate Compliance and Ethics 1 hr./Feb 2018
De-Escalating hostile Clients 1.5hr/Feb 2018
HIPAA Security 0.5hr/Feb 2018
Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 1.75hr/Feb 2018
Therapeutic Boundaries 1hr/Jan 2018
Active Shooter Training 1 hr./ Oct 2017
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale 1hr/June 2017
Overview of psychopharmacology 1.5hr/March 2017
Suicide Prevention 2.25hr/March 2017
HIPAA and behavioral health 2.0hrs/March 2017
Co-Occurring Disorders 1 hr./March 2017
De-Escalating Hostile Clients 2.75hr/March 2017
Infection Prevention Annual review 2.0hr/March 2017
Guidelines for Effective documentation 3.0hr/March 2017
Cultural Competence 1hr/March 2017
Health and Safety 1Hr/March 2017
HIPPA Do’s and Don’ts for electronic communication 0.5mg/March 2017
Sexual Harassment for employees 0.5mg/Feb 2017
Pain Assessment and Management 1.5hr/August 2016
Suicide Assessment 1.0hr/July 21016
Alzheimer’s Disease 2.25hrs/June 2016
Overview of assertive community treatment/EBP 1.5/April 2016
Workplace violence 0.5hr/Feb 2016
Therapeutic Boundaries 1hr/ Feb 2016
OSHA training on Infection Control and Blood Born Pathogens 3.0hrs/Feb 2016
My way to health 14 hrs./June 2015
HIPAA for HealthCare Professional – How to avoid disciplinary and malpractice 1.25hr/April 2015
Substance Use and violence against Women 2.0/June 2014
Diabetes Nutritional Management 1.25hr/June 2014
Best Practices in Substance Use Treatment Compliance 1hr/April 2014
Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Addiction 1hr/April 2014
Domestic and Intimate partner violence 1hr/April 2014
Emerging models of health – The state of the Art 1hr/April 2014
Ethical Decision Making 1 hr./March 2014
Infection Prevention 1.50 hrs./March 2014
Therapeutic Boundaries 1 hr./January 2014
Illness Management and Recovery: Evidence-Based Practices 1.50 hrs./April 2013
Crisis Management 2 hrs./April 2013
Bipolar Disorder 1.50 hrs./April 2013
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Part 1 1.25 hrs./April 2013
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Part 2 1 hr./April 2013
Motivational Interviewing 1.75 hrs./April 2013
Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment 1 hr./April 2013
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 1.50 hrs./February 2013
Panic Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment 1 hr./October 2012
Overview of Psychopharmacology 1.50/October 2012
Overview of Suicide Prevention 3.50 hrs./October 2012
Alzheimer’s Disease 2.50 hrs./September 2012
Co-Occurring Disorders 1.75 hrs./September 2012
MRSA: A healthcare and Community Issue 1 hr./June 2011
Management and Leadership in Nursing 20hrs/ June 2011
Intro to EKG 24hrs/Feb 2007
Instructed hospital wide in-service on Trach Care and Suctioning 4hrs/ Aug 2006
Clinical Coach Workshop-PBDS Model 9hrs/July 2006
Customer Service Excellence 8hrs/Aug 2005
Alzheimer’s disease in the Nursing Home Population 12hrs/May 2004
Nursing Care of the Elderly 30 hrs./July 2004
A systems oriented approach to Pharmacology 15hrs/June 2002
Chemotherapy certification 30hrs/ Jan-Feb 1999
Critical Care Course 96hrs/Sept-Oct1997
An Introduction to wound care 10hrs/Aug 1996
Basic EKG interpretation 6hrs/July 1996
An understanding of Mechanical Ventilation 8hrs/April 1996
Certification
MO License Number RN-140610 Exp July 2024
KS License Number 13-73668-072 Exp, July 2024
Certified Freedom from Smoking Facilitator Finished March 2017
Certified Wellness Coach Finished March 2013
Certified Asthma Educator Finished November 2012
Certified to teach My Way to Health/ Washington University Finished June 2015
BCLS provider Certified Exp Mar 2024
ACLS provider Certified Exp Mar 2024
CALM certified Finished Feb 2017
KS-CNA Instructor certification Last used May of 2006
KS-CMA Instructor certification Level 1&2 Last used May of 2006
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Professor
UMKC School of Allied Health
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Health Truman Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
NURSING CARE COORDINATOR (ADON)
Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeane Jugan Center
10.2018 - Current
OUT PATIENT RN
Pathways Community Health
04.2016 - 09.2018
ACT TAY RN
Pathways Community Health
09.2015 - 04.2016
Nurse Care Manager
Pathways Community Health
09.2012 - 09.2015
Travel RN
Iowa Health Systems
02.2012 - 05.2012
Staff RN PCU
CenterPoint Medical Center
07.2011 - 11.2011
Travel RN
Elim Staffing
08.2008 - 08.2009
Travel RN
Trustaff Nursing
07.2007 - 03.2008
Charge Nurse
Christus Spohn Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2007
Charge Nurse
Sweet Life at Rosehill
04.2005 - 08.2005
Charge Nurse
Medical Lodge East
07.2004 - 04.2005
CNA/CMA Inst/program coordinator
Donnelly College
08.2003 - 08.2005
Health Careers Instructor
Kansas City Area Technical School
09.2001 - 06.2004
Supplementary Staff Nurse
Spencer Reed Medical Group
07.1999 - 02.2001
BCLS Instructor
Kansas University Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2005
Staff Nurse
Kansas University Medical Center
08.1998 - 07.1999
Substitute Instructor
Wright Business School
05.1998 - 09.2000
Staff Nurse, Prn Level 3
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
03.1997 - 04.1998
Staff Nurse
Vencor Hospital
03.1996 - 04.1997
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
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