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Sara Schmidt

Apopka,FL

Summary

Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, and medical-surgical. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders.

Dynamic Register Nurse bringing +20 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COVID-19 Unit RN

Snapnurse
Juneau , Alaska
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
  • Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
  • Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.

RN PCU Travel

Hamilton Staffing Solutions
Daytona , Florida
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.
  • Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
  • Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues

COVID-19 Unit RN Vaccinator

Snapnurse
San Bernandino , CA
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
  • Wore required PPE, including face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, gown and PAPR.

Register Nurse /PCU/telemetry

Sharp Coronado Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Sur/PCU/telemetry

Starr County Memorial Hospital
Rio Grande City, TX
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Sur/PCU/Telemetry

Bellevue Healthcare
Manhattan, NY
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Provided high quality care to approximately 5 patients per day on 26-bed unit
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Registered Nurse, Medical Sur/PCU/telemetry

Adventist Health System
Orlando, Fl
01.2001 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Adventist University Of Health Science
Orlando, Florida
01.2013

Register Nurse (RN) - undefined

Valencia Community College
2001

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • EKG monitoring and interpretation
  • Preventative health
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Emr / Ehr
  • Chronic disease management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient consultation
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Fluent In English and Spanish
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

Register Nurse License No. RN9187180 April 2021- April 2023

Multistate Register Nurse.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support March 2021- March 2023

Basic Life Support. March 2021- March 2023


Timeline

COVID-19 Unit RN

Snapnurse
10.2021 - 04.2022

RN PCU Travel

Hamilton Staffing Solutions
08.2021 - 09.2021

COVID-19 Unit RN Vaccinator

Snapnurse
04.2021 - 07.2021

Register Nurse /PCU/telemetry

Sharp Coronado Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Sur/PCU/telemetry

Starr County Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse, Medical-Sur/PCU/Telemetry

Bellevue Healthcare
04.2020 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse, Medical Sur/PCU/telemetry

Adventist Health System
01.2001 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Adventist University Of Health Science

Register Nurse (RN) - undefined

Valencia Community College

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