Samuel Schulze RN, BSN, CEN, CCRN
San Diego,California
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with experience in a wide array of patient care settings that feature a marked overlap in both physical and mental health care management. Passionate about education of fellow care providers, patients and families. Specifically interested in preventative care strategies and end-of-life coping, as well as integration of psychotherapy into biochemical research and treatment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered outstanding, comprehensive nursing care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and assessment details.
- Educated patients and families on effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, preventing readmission and improving long-term outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage complicated care plans, ensuring focus on patients' individual needs.
- Selected by management to work specifically with patients suffering from psychiatric illness due to history of positive patient outcomes and experiences.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Adult ICU
UCSD, Scripps, Kaiser San Diego
San Diego, California
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Explained convoluted health issues to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Conducted continuous physical and mental health assessments of patients suffering from critical illness.
- Maintained cultural and religiously competent care to patients and families with many various belief structures and ethnic backgrounds.
Registered Nurse, ICU/Emergency Department Float
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
New York, New York
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Abbreviated hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average inpatient stay length.
- Cared for patients through continuum of their hospital stay, from initial presentation to ICU discharge.
- Had unique opportunity to work in multiple units within hospital, honed skills in effective interdisciplinary coordination.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care to exceptionally diverse patient population in fast-paced care setting.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge for patients suffering from rare and devastating complications from cancer and cancer treatments.
- Developed particular interest in end-of-life care, including palliative treatment modalities and coping strategies for patients dealing with existential crises.
- Honed motivational interviewing skills while taking extra time to develop trusting relationships with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Orchestrated quality-driven care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Developed interest in comprehensive care of patients suffering from psychiatric illness.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and meticulously documented findings.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Specialization in Health Promotion
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2014
Skills
- Compassion and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Developing Interpersonal Relationships
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Empathy
- Education of Care Team Members
- Emphasis on Cultural Competence
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Palomar Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Adult ICU
UCSD, Scripps, Kaiser San Diego
03.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU/Emergency Department Float
New York Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2017 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Specialization in Health Promotion
Michigan State University