Molly Schmidt
Goodlettsville
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over five years of patient care experience and an upcoming Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate from Austin Peay State University. Passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care and creating positive experiences for patients and families. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and a positive attitude in fast-paced healthcare environments. Experienced in patient care skills including vital signs, charting, and assisting with daily patient needs. Eager to apply clinical knowledge and hands-on experience to a nursing career and continue growing as a new graduate nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool Care Partner
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Trained on multiple units withing the hospital, and was able to adapt to each units standards, optimizing patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported patient care teams by managing daily routines and ensuring a safe environment.
- Practiced team work.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Facilitated the smooth transition between shifts by providing detailed hand-off reports to incoming care partners.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a positive environment during difficult times.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement effective treatment strategies.
- Monitored for patient changes and reported them in a timely maner.
- Cared for children from the age of 0-18 adapting to the multiple changes in baselines for each age, and knowing how communicate with each age.
- Assisted with ambulation, feeding infants, and ADL's throughout all age groups.
- Recorded intake and output accurately.
- Assisted in codes in the PICU and PCICU
Certified Nurse Assistant
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
07.2023 - 03.2026
- Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
- Monitored vital signs, and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Gathered lab specimens.
- Abided by unit standards when floated from step-down to med-surg, and to the emergency department.
- Completed daily/hourly patient charting on the computer.
- Collaborated with multiple teams to ensure that correct care was being given.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration among colleagues.
- Answered call lights quickly and with a good attitude.
- Report any observed changes in the condition or behavior to the nurse immediately.
Pharmacy Technician and Cashier
Greenbrier Pharmacy And Fountain
Greenbrier, TN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
- Assisted customers with medication inquiries, providing exceptional service and support.
- Observed compounding techniques and calculations
- Dosage calculation
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC- Springfield
Springfield , TN
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Performed patient care.
- Trained new employees.
- Organization in charting daily tasks performed.
- Assisted in physical therapy and occupational therapy.
- Responded quickly to emergencies.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted the nurses with tasks when directed..
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Performed wound care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families.
Lifeguard
Robertson County YMCA
Springfield, TN
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- I checked the rescue/code bag every morning to make sure everything was functioning and ready.
- Ensured that the chemical levels in the pool were safe every four hours.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on the scene.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Assisted swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN12.2026
High School Diploma -
South Haven Christian School
Springfield05.2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- Not afraid to ask questions
- HIPAA compliance
- Leadership abilities
- Problem solving
- Dependability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Responsibility
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Wound care management
- Inpatient care coordination
- Patient safety and advocacy
- Time management techniques
- Team collaboration skills
- Compassionate care
- EHR proficiency
- BLS certification
- First aid and CPR
- Know pediatric baseline vitals
- Age appropriate communication
- Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Received and Honorable Nursing Coin by having exeptional actions in clinical and nursing school.
- Achieved Dean's List all 4 years in college by upholding a 3.5 GPA.
Certification
- BLS certification
- CNA certification
Timeline
Float Pool Care Partner
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Technician and Cashier
Greenbrier Pharmacy And Fountain
05.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nurse Assistant
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
07.2023 - 03.2026
Lifeguard
Robertson County YMCA
05.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC- Springfield
04.2021 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
South Haven Christian School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
References
References available upon request.