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Patricia Schaefer

Largo,Fl

Summary

Highly experienced and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment honed over 30 -year career. Offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to every patient.

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Out-Patient Testing

BayCare Morton Plant
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to meet diverse health needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment strategies for complex cases.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Preform pre-admission surgical testing.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Baycare Health System
04.2009 - 03.2024
  • Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
  • Identified deviations and patient wellness changes and made recommendations and adjustments to treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes.
  • Delivered top-notch care and implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
  • Trained, guided and managed new staff on nursing procedures.
  • Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
  • Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented care to reduce risks.
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
  • Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements.
  • Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
  • Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Rome Memorial Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2009
  • 13 week L&D travel position.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Persons Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2008
  • 13 week L&D travel nurse assignment.
  • Labor/Delivery/ postpartum
  • Charge nurse

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Alaskan Native Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2008
  • 13 week L&D travel assignment
  • Labor/ Delivery/postpartum

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Community Health Center
05.1996 - 01.2008
  • Home care case manager
  • 35 patient case load included long term care, pediatric, obstetric, IV infusion therapy.
  • Supervisor Community Health Nurse for one year (2007-2008).

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Adirondack Medical Center
05.1986 - 04.1996
  • Labor/Delivery/ Postpartum/newborn nursery
  • Relief Charge nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

North county Community College
Saranac Lake, NY
05.1986

Practical nurse - Nursing

North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY
05.1985

High School Diploma - Applied sciences

Saranac Lake High School
Saranac Lake, NY
06.1984

Skills

  • Track vital signs
  • Maintain electronic charts
  • Case management
  • Effective task prioritization
  • Strategic prioritization skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Innovative problem-solving
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Employee training
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care management
  • Comprehensive patient evaluations
  • Charting proficiency
  • Sound clinical assessment skills
  • Patient education
  • Clinical decision-making
  • Infection prevention strategies

Accomplishments

    Several years of precepting new staff

    Participated on the Lean OB Transfer process.

    Participated on the Six Signa OB Transfer process.

    Advanced Fetal Monitoring

    BLS

    NRP

    Phlebotomy

    EKG

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Out-Patient Testing

BayCare Morton Plant
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Baycare Health System
04.2009 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Rome Memorial Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2009

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Persons Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2008

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Alaskan Native Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2008

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Community Health Center
05.1996 - 01.2008

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Adirondack Medical Center
05.1986 - 04.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

North county Community College

Practical nurse - Nursing

North Country Community College

High School Diploma - Applied sciences

Saranac Lake High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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