PATRICIA SCHEMELIA

Two years working Med/Surg and Tele combination unit [11/2020-11/2023]

Transferred to ER 11/2023-present

• 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.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.

• Charge Nurse of a52 bed inpatient unit, delivering direct patient care to those suffering from co-occurring disorders and complex comorbidities throughout detoxification and early substance abuse recovery
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, maintain up to date records using EMR
• Proficient in therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques
• Coordination of care between interdisciplinary teams
• Provide education on a variety of disease processes and management
• Responder of “Code Blue” medical emergencies utilizing ACLS/BLS certifications
• Collaboration with various government agencies to maintain safety and ensure compliance with CDC guidelines, during global COVID19 pandemic

• Medication administration and continuous assessment of physical/cognitive status of patient under one on one care
• Provide wound prevention and wound care treatment as needed
• Assist patient with activities of daily living
• Collaborate with patient’s physicians, PT/OT and nurse’s aides to provide patient with high quality, autonomous end of life care

• Provide a wide range of patient care treatments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting
• Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve safe and effective treatment for patients and support for their families
• Member of facility wide “Code Blue” team
• Assisting nurses/physicians with bedside procedures: conscious sedation, NG tube placement and care, central line placement, temporary external pacemaker placement, IO placement, lumbar puncture with CSF collection, pelvic and rectal exams, foley catheter insertion, chest tube placement, reduction of fractures and dislocations, induction of therapeutic hypothermia, OR and MRI preparation, treatment of hypothermia, removal of foreign bodies

• Transportation of ER patients for admission and hospital services
• Skeletal traction setup for postoperative patients
• Member of facility wide “Code Blue” team
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living