Marlene Schmidt

Nursing Professional Development Specialist (2017 to Present)

• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Worked flexible hours across evenings, nights and weekends.
• Coordinated Nurse Residency Program.
• Researched and selected curriculum for Nurse Residency Program.
• Managed professional development of existing employees and training of new employees.
• Faculty Course Director for Emergency Nurse Association training classes.
• Developed ENA Course Directors and Instructors for multiple healthcare organizations.
• Chair of Emergency Department supply committee (2008-2019)
• Chair of Nursing Professional Governance Councils. (2018-2021)
• Nurses Improving Care of Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) coordinator (2022 to present)

Professional Nurse 3 in the Emergency Department, (2010-2017)

• Charge nurse in the Emergency Department. Overseeing average of 34 staff members and over 100 patients, per shift.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Geriatric Emergency Medical Services Coordinator (2008-2010)

• Created, developed and coordinated the Geriatric Services in the Emergency Department.
• Liaised between Emergency Department and skilled nursing facility to assure continuity of care.

Clinical Level 2 nurse on cardiac telemetry floor from 1991-1996 and Professional Nurse 1 in the Emergency Department from 1996-2001.

• Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
• Member of the core Meditech Hospital team, developed, trained staff and implemented the EHR used in the Emergency Department.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for patients beyond the clinical setting.
• Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
• Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
• Effectively managed clinical oversight for 5 group homes.
• Provided DDS (Department of Developmental Disabilities Services) with corrective action plans.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.

• Management of health services of 29 residents, liaison with health care providers and DDS (Department of Developmental Disabilities Services) health services team.
• Development/revision of health related forms, policies and procedures.
• Administering health services orientations, co- chairing monthly nurses meetings & participating in on-call rotation, which includes telephone triage of medical issues.
• Assessed need for, obtained orders, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Managed 6 Registered Nurses and staff for 6 group homes in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
• Contributed substantially to successful department DDS accreditation