Melissa Schmitt
Stow,Ohio
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet needs of up and coming healthcare professionals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PICC RN
UH Cleveland Medical Center
2022.09 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Ultrasound Sonographer
Western Reserve Hospital
2021.02 - Current
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Communicated differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
- Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures.
Ultrasound Sonographer
UH Ahuja Medical Center
2011.01 - 2022.09
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
UH Ahuja Medical Center
2021.09 - 2022.01
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Ultrasound Sonographer
UH Bedford Hospital
2006.07 - 2011.01
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
Ultrasound Sonographer
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
2000.12 - 2006.07
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Communicated differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kent State University
Kent, OH06.2019
No Degree - Ultrasonography
Sanford Brown Institute
Middleburg Heights, OH07.2000
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Cuyahoga Community College
Highland Heights, OH06.1997
Skills
- Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
- Patient Safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Information Collection
- Calming Strategies
- PICC Line Dressing Changes
- Peripheral Insertion Expertise
- Patient Education Abilities
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- RVT- Currently pursuing
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ALS- Advance Life Support
- VA-BC
Timeline
PICC RN
UH Cleveland Medical Center
2022.09 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
UH Ahuja Medical Center
2021.09 - 2022.01
Ultrasound Sonographer
Western Reserve Hospital
2021.02 - Current
Ultrasound Sonographer
UH Ahuja Medical Center
2011.01 - 2022.09
Ultrasound Sonographer
UH Bedford Hospital
2006.07 - 2011.01
Ultrasound Sonographer
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
2000.12 - 2006.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kent State University
No Degree - Ultrasonography
Sanford Brown Institute
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Cuyahoga Community College
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- RVT- Currently pursuing
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ALS- Advance Life Support
- VA-BC
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