Patricia Schoch
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Compassionate Acute Care Registered Nurse skilled in cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, and hemodynamic monitoring. Proven ability to advocate for patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans and improve patient safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) at St. Joseph's
Tucson, Arizona
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Staff DNA (Travel) at Carondelet St. Joseph's
Tucson, Arizona
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care provided and patient progress.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, and self-care skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Managed the administration of blood products and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Tucson, AZ08-2022
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Ethical practice
- Intravenous therapy
- Hemodynamic monitoring
Certification
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) certified. 02/23
- Remodulin pump certified 08/24
- Preceptor certified 09/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) at St. Joseph's
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Staff DNA (Travel) at Carondelet St. Joseph's
04.2025 - 11.2025
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing