Nancy Schmidt
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Broad experience across clinical settings with a strong emphasis on patient education and comprehensive assessments. Effective communication skills foster strong relationships with patients and families. Skilled in navigating high-stress environments while consistently prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Spine Nurse Pracitioner
TRIA Orthopedics
Bloomington , MN
12.2020 - Current
- Provided patient assessments and developed care plans for orthopedic spine surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgeons and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Develop a comprehensive care plan for patients.
- Order and read MRI, CT, EMG, Bone Density and lab work.
- Refer the patient for PT, OT, injections, and surgical consult when warranted.
- Work in mentoring new staff and students.
- Educate the patient on spinal surgeries
Spine Line Nurse Practitioner
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Burnsville, USA
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Assess and work up patients suffering from disorders of the spine
- Order tests which include, Xray, CT, MRI, Bone Density exam and labs.
- Interpret scans and test results
- Develop a comprehensive care plan for the spine patient
- Provide non-surgical care and comprehensive care for the spine patient
- Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, and injections for the spine patient
- Work directly with the spine surgeons to develop a plan of care
- Referral to the orthopedic surgeon when necessary
- Assess the need for surgery and refer to the spine surgeon when warranted
- Write prescriptions when warranted
- Work at multiple sites when needed
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner- Neurosurgery
Fairview Spine and Brain Clinic
Edina, USA
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Act as a liaison for clinic staff consisting of physicians, registered nurses, personal care assistants and front desk staff
- Manage clinic schedule and call schedule for 2 neurosurgeons and 4 APP's
- Rounding on inpatients which include, consults, admissions, discharges and post op care for patients.
- Order tests, interpret MRI/CT/X-ray scans related to the brain and entire spine
- Collaborate with other specialists to develop a plan of care for the patient and provide neurosurgery consultation
- Manage and adjust EVD, interrogate and reprogram shunts, suture/staple removal, drain removal and suturing/stapling of incisions.
- Perform pre and post op education with patient and families
- Work directly with neurosurgeon to provide comprehensive care for patient
- Assess and evaluate clinic patients, interpret and order tests
- Provide non-surgical options and conservative care for the patient
- Develop a detailed care plan for the patient
- Assess whether surgery is warranted
- Answer triage calls
- Participate in interviewing and precepting clinic staff
- Participate in marketing of practice
- Take call 5+ days per month
- Rounding at multiple hospitals on weekends
- Attend national and regional conferences
Site Lead Nurse Practitioner- Pain Management
MAPS Pain Clinics
Minneapolis, USA
05.2008 - 02.2015
- Manage clinic staff consisting of physicians, registered nurses, personal care assistants and front desk staff
- Collaborate with physicians to perform assessments on new patient consults
- Assess and develop a comprehensive plan of care for patients including ordering tests, physical therapy, behavioral health, imaging, injection therapy, medication management and referral to other specialties
- Specialize in the care of intrathecal pump and spinal cord stimulator patients, including pump refills, medication concentration and dose adjustments
- Perform inpatient consults
- Assist in the OR for implant patients and round on post-surgical patients in the hospital setting
- Interview and precept new healthcare staff
- Assisted in the development and lead the Suboxone program in conjunction with the medical director
- Collaborated in the development of the clinic Chronic Opioid Management program
- Participate in marketing which includes video and radio interviews, in-service education for providers in the primary care and inpatient care settings
- Participate in leadership meetings and teams to build the practice and improve staff and patient satisfaction
- Specialize and help develop the MAPS sleep program in conjunction with Dr. Jagdeep Bijwadia, Pulmonologist
Family Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic
Eagan, USA
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses
- Prescribe medications when appropriate
- Administer immunizations
- Educate patients and families regarding illnesses and the appropriate use of prescription medications
Family Nurse Practitioner-Pain Management
Minnesota Pain Center
Lake Elmo, USA
09.2002 - 05.2008
- Perform intrathecal pump refills, programming, dosing calculations, and ordering all medications related to the intrathecal pumps
- Perform H & P and assess patients to develop an individualized health care plan for each patient
- Treat patients in collaboration with the anesthesiologist by writing prescriptions as well as assisting in procedures including injections
- Treat and manage patients with chronic pain as well as other health problems
- Order and interpret lab tests
- Scrub in and assist in the OR during intrathecal pump placements and the placement of spinal cord stimulators
- Handle all patient calls and questions
- Schedule surgeries and injection therapies
- Draw up all medications for the MD including Botox
- Educate the patients and their families regarding healthcare plan and treatments
- Work with other allied health staff to provide the highest quality patient care
- Manage office including medical assistant and secretary
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.1998
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- MRI interpretation
- Surgical collaboration
- Patient education
- Family education
References
References upon request
Licensure And Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC, 07/31/27
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota, 03/31/27
Timeline
Orthopedic Spine Nurse Pracitioner
TRIA Orthopedics
12.2020 - Current
Spine Line Nurse Practitioner
Twin Cities Orthopedics
04.2018 - 06.2020
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner- Neurosurgery
Fairview Spine and Brain Clinic
02.2015 - 04.2018
Site Lead Nurse Practitioner- Pain Management
MAPS Pain Clinics
05.2008 - 02.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic
08.2007 - 05.2008
Family Nurse Practitioner-Pain Management
Minnesota Pain Center
09.2002 - 05.2008
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica