Lisa Schneider
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
Saint Charles, MO
01.2016 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed psychiatric emergencies effectively, utilizing crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
- Implemented innovative therapeutic interventions that resulted in improved symptom management for patients experiencing severe mental illness.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
ER Charge Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
Saint Charles, MO
06.1999 - 12.2015
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing efficient emergency room processes.
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
- Reduced wait times for patients with streamlined triage procedures and prioritization of critical cases.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that increased overall patient satisfaction scores in the emergency department.
- Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
St Charles County Community College
St Charles,mo06.1996
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Medical Record Auditing
- Process Evaluation
- Patient Assessment
Timeline
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
01.2016 - Current
ER Charge Nurse
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
06.1999 - 12.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
St Charles County Community College