Line Schelle
Sac City,IA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at BVRMC, excelling in high-acuity prenatal and postnatal care. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and patient assessments, ensuring safety and comfort. Recognized for enhancing patient experiences through effective education and support, fostering successful breastfeeding and recovery for new mothers.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
BVRMC
04.2002 - 12.2004
- Assisted with prenatal and postnatal care for patients in high-acuity settings.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on childbirth methods, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Managed patient records efficiently, documenting all necessary information regarding assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by providing lactation support and education to new mothers.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Assisted in the successful delivery of babies by closely monitoring vital signs and collaborating with physicians.
- Enhanced the birthing experience for patients with various labor support techniques such as breathing exercises, position changes, and comfort measures.
- Evaluated neonates'' overall well-being immediately after birth using Apgar scoring systems while initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds, and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Avera Holy Family Hospital
08.1991 - 04.2002
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA07-2001
Licensed Practical - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA07-1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
Certification
- Breastfeeding specialist
Timeline
Registered Nurse
BVRMC
04.2002 - 12.2004
Medical Surgical Nurse
Avera Holy Family Hospital
08.1991 - 04.2002
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Licensed Practical - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
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