Rachel Schmidt, RN

• Assessment, education and med efficacy in CV/CP, GI/GU, Neuro, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Skin and Nutrition
• Management of complex illnesses such as CHF, DM, CVA, Infection, Sepsis, Complex and Surgical Wound Healing
• Competent in phlebotomy, catheter cares, PICC dressing changes, wound cares including wound vacs, G-J, JP
• Care Plans, Epic, Remote Client and Oasis documentation, care coordination, collaboration Home Health Team including PT, OT, WOCN, SLP, MSW, and HHA
• Regular communication with primary care providers, specialists, hospitalists and surgeons to achieve coordinated team response to illness and well-being.

• ADLS, vitals and comfort cares during hospice and active dying
• Observed patients for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

• 18 months - 8th Grade
• Implemented evidence based teaching strategies to provide developmentally appropriate instruction in music on a daily basis
• Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and physical health concerns
• Cultivated collaborative interprofessional relationships between teachers, staff and parents to ensure the best learning outcomes

Daily direction of 5 choirs totaling over 200 students in grades 9-12. Developed curriculum to meet the needs of district and state requirements while ensuring positive learning outcomes for students. Interprofessional collaboration to promote a culture of safety and respect including attention to principles of diversity inclusion and differentiated learning plans. Evaluation and documentation of student outcomes. Attention to evidence based teaching strategies.