Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Sharon Schmitt

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Charleston,AR
20
years of professional experience

Experienced Charge Nurse recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction and safety metrics. Skilled in care coordination, critical thinking, and team leadership, dedicated to driving quality improvement initiatives and advocating for patient needs.

Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record in clinical leadership, patient advocacy, and quality improvement. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective care coordination and mentoring new nursing staff.

Results-driven Charge Nurse with over 20 years of experience in maternal care. Specializes in implementing quality initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring nursing staff to uphold the highest care standards and improve patient outcomes.

Experienced with managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care. Utilizes leadership and clinical expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Track record of maintaining high standards in patient safety and quality care.

Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.

Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Work History

Charge Nurse, Mother Baby

20 Years 5 Months
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 01.2006 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
  • Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
  • Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
  • Managed emergency response procedures, ensuring swift action during critical situations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas, Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | 12-2005

Skills

Decision-making
Care coordination
Clinical leadership
Team leadership
Medication administration
Mentoring and coaching
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Patient advocacy
Quality improvement
Work Planning and Prioritization
Duty delegation
Medication distribution
Plan of action implementation
Patient care standards
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Nursing expertise
Nursing care coordination
Documenting observations
Licensed RN
Ethical practice
Patient care assignment
Goal driven
Safety and security procedures
Charting and documenting
Patient record auditing
Critical thinking
Medication and IV administration
Documentation
Patient care assessment

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Mother Baby

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
01.2006 - CurrentRead More

University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Read More
Sharon Schmitt