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Staff RN,Operating RoomRN,GI EndoscopyRegistered NurseWork Type
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HybridLocation: Las Vegas, NV, US
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Mollyn Schuette
Las Vegas,NV
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Summary
Dynamic Staff RN with extensive experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs, excelling in patient care coordination and quality improvement. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and fostering team development, while advocating for patients and families in complex healthcare environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN,Operating Room
Department of Veterans Affairs
Las Vegas, NV
01.2004 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for veterans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management and wellness practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skills in patient care techniques and clinical best practices.
- Team Lead for Opthalmology, Plastics and Podiatry services. Updated policies and procedures for each service as
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, contributing to better health outcomes within the veteran population.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Assisted in managing departmental resources effectively, optimizing staffing levels to meet patient care demands.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores and improved workflow efficiency.
RN,GI Endoscopy
Sunrise Hospital and Children's Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
04.1996 - 12.2003
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and best practices
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and optimize clinical outcomes.
- Conducted training sessions on emergency response procedures, enhancing team readiness for critical situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Sub as Charged as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nuevo Caceres
Naga City,Philippines04.1979
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Infection control measures
- Patient management
- Family education
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Health screening
- Evidence-based medicine
- Supply management
- Administering immunizations
- Building trust and rapport
- Nursing process implementation
- Charting and documentation
- Dispensing medication
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Taking vital signs
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Health promotion
- Specimen collection
- Vaccine administration
- Disease prevention
- Team training and development
- Skill development
- Emergency procedures
- Resource allocation
- Wound care management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient care assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Licensed RN - 04/2028
- BLS Training - 04/2028
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Staff RN,Operating Room
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2004 - 02.2025
RN,GI Endoscopy
Sunrise Hospital and Children's Medical Center
04.1996 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nuevo Caceres