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Lisa Schulte

Springfield,IL

Summary

Professionally motivated, yet empathetic Registered Nurse who combines clinical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Clear awareness of diverse backgrounds, alert to widely varied patient and family needs and circumstances.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NICU Charge Nurse

St. John's Hospital
06.2005 - Current

Assumed responsibility as Charge Nurse; serving as primary decision maker; responsible for coordination of all functions in unit during designated shift.

  • Coordinated, delegated and supervised nursing assignments, modifying according to fluctuations in patient acuity/volume.
  • Served as reliable conduit for information between management and staff.
  • Attended high risk deliveries with Neonatologist.
  • Functioned as Unit Liaison; providing ongoing communication between family members, staff and specialty personnel.
  • Initiated ongoing communication and interaction with staff; being readily available with assistance at bedside where needed.
  • Collaborated with Neonatologist and interaction with staff during shift rounds.
  • Supervised new employees to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Participated in departmental Tiny Baby Committee quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.

NICU Registered Nurse

St. John's Hospital
06.2003 - Current

Responsible for care and treatment of the Neonatal population, from birth to the continuum of assessment and care in NICU (i.e. respiratory therapy, care and maintenance of arterial infusions, medication administration and nutrition strategies.)

  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Quincy University
Quincy, IL
05.2003

Skills

    • Reliable and Responsible
    • Medication Administration via Central line, PIV, Injections, Feeding tube
    • Patient Advocacy, Emotional Support
    • Staff Coordination and Supervision
    • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
      • Consultant for Nursing staff/Physicians
      • Emergency Interventions
      • Task and Work Prioritization
      • Coaching and Mentoring
      • Problem-Solving

Certification


  • Certified in BLS and NRP

Timeline

NICU Charge Nurse

St. John's Hospital
06.2005 - Current

NICU Registered Nurse

St. John's Hospital
06.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Quincy University


  • Certified in BLS and NRP
Lisa Schulte