Linda Schumacher
Sultan
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented nurse with 9+ years experience with orthopedic and end of life patients. Passionate about ensuring patients feel confident and prepared for their elective procedures and anticipated discharges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSN Evergreen Health Medical Center
Kirkland
01.2017 - 03.2026
- Demonstrated expertise in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient status or response to treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with orthopedic injuries, elective surgeries, and disorders in an acute hospital setting.
- Managed pain through a variety of modalities including medication snd holistic.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to evaluate patient responses to treatment plans, advocated for patients when needs not met by order set.
- Completed admission assessments/education, post operative assessment and management, and discharge education for variety of orthopedic surgeries.
Registered Nurse
Hospice Care Center Evergreen Health
Kirkland
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Administered medications, completed assessments and implemented treatments in accordance with care plan.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal care/outcomes and clear understanding for patients/families.
- Educated patients and families about end-of-life symptoms and provided emotional support.
- Counseled family members on coping strategies related to grief associated with death and dying process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure individualized needs met through care plans, making recommendations based off real time symptoms to physician.
Charge Nurse
Evergreen Health Medical Center
Kirkland
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated leadership qualities by delegating tasks efficiently among staff members in order to ensure optimal workflow, discharges, and admissions.
- Completed nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and strengths of staff.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between staff members or between staff and patients and families when necessary. First line of service recovery.
- Established effective working relationships with colleagues from other disciplines and departments.
- Collaborated with other departments throughout the hospital system to facilitate continuity of care for patients and timely placements.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Eastern University
St David's, PASkills
- Patient Education
- Cultural Competence
- Compassion and Empathy
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
Certification
BLS
Accomplishments
- Nursing excellence 2019, Daisy Nominee 2017, 2018, 2019.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospice Care Center Evergreen Health
01.2023 - 02.2026
Charge Nurse
Evergreen Health Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
OSN Evergreen Health Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Eastern University