Lee Ann Schumpelt

• Trauma Program Manager responsible for the 24-hour coordination of nursing care of trauma patients throughout the hospital. Assists the Trauma Medical Director with day-to-day administration of the Trauma Service and directs, plans, and facilitates total care of the trauma patient in collaboration with sub-specialists, nursing and medical teams, and ancillary services. Ensures trauma services are in constant compliance with TJC and state regulations appropriate for Level IV designation maintained at Methodist Hospital – Hill Country.
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Coordinates trauma services/systems to ensure compliance with trauma center designation standards. Demonstrates excellence in practice through full role functions: practitioner, educator, consultant, and leader. Develops and reviews policies and procedures in relation to trauma care of patients. Develops and implements trauma protocols, participates in trauma patient rounds to identify issues and evaluate solutions. Serves as a liaison for the MHS with pre-hospital providers, other trauma centers, tertiary centers, regional hospitals, and community and government agencies. Develops and maintains quality improvement to obtain objective data for overall analysis of the trauma program and development of improved methods of care to ensure quality trauma care. Actively participates and represents the MHS in local, state, regional, and national organizations that support trauma system development. Supervises and guides the Trauma Registrar in the development and implementation of the trauma registry for the MHS. Assists in monitoring productivity and quality and identifies areas for improvement, supervises and guides the Injury Prevention Coordinator in the development and implementation of injury prevention activities targeting the trauma patient population.

Coordinates trauma services/systems to ensure compliance with trauma center designation standards. Demonstrates excellence in practice through full role functions: practitioner, educator, consultant, and leader. Develops and reviews policies and procedures in relation to trauma care of patients. Develops and implements trauma protocols, participates in trauma patient rounds to identify issues and evaluate solutions.

Supervised 11 bed Emergency Department. . Interviewed and hired new staff members. Conducted one year proficiency for a registered nurses. Conducted quarterly reviews on all employees.Evaluated continued staffing needs, requested additional team members, and conducted hiring and disciplinary actions in accordance with Human Resources.

• Triage patients according to ESI Triage. Facilitate flow of patients throughout the ED.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

• Direct patient flow through outpatient clinic; Assist with procedures; Order and maintain supplies; Organize clinic work area; Prepare and maintain clinical area and staff for continual inspection; Resolve arising issues; Liaison to physicians, outside representatives, and other staff; Coordinate scheduling for optimal clinical flow.
• Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
• Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.