Matthew Schaefer
St Louis, ,MO
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 4 years of experience in providing individualized patient care, compassion and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Committed to delivering excellent patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Server
Smokin K's Bbq & More
06.2013 - 09.2019
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Kitchen Staff Member
Bobeck's Sports Bar & Grill
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
St Louis, MO2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
St Louis, MO08.2019
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL12.2014
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High School
Waterloo, IL05.2012
Skills
- Knee Surgery
- Hip Surgery
- Shoulder Surgery
- General Surgery
- Taking Vital Signs
- Charting and Documentation
- Patient Education
- Prioritizing Patients
- Patient Admission
- Patient Assessments
- Pain Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Server
Smokin K's Bbq & More
06.2013 - 09.2019
Kitchen Staff Member
Bobeck's Sports Bar & Grill
05.2010 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High School
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