Shirlene Schmidt
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience in patient care, including NIHSS stroke scale certification and diabetes management. Proven ability to assess complex conditions and educate patients, ensuring safety and promoting recovery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Med/Surg Unit
Summerville Medical Center, HCA
2022.11 - 2025.02
- Administered essential nursing interventions to support patient care, encompassing trach care, colostomy care, telemetry monitoring, vital sign assessment, and specimen collection.
- Conducted NIHSS assessments and monitoring of patients with neurologic deficits to ensure optimal care.
- Oversaw patient care during pre- and post-surgical phases, focusing on pain management and wound care.
RN Staff Nurse
Trident Medical Center, HCA
2022.05 - 2022.11
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Worked as part of a Triad Team nursing model to assess and implement care plans for patients with injuries and complex medical conditions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as blood transfusions, IV medications and monitoring IV lines and drains.
- Provided timely updates on patient condition changes, ensuring healthcare team remained informed and responsive.
RN Staff Nurse, Trauma Ortho Unit
MUSC Health University Medical Center
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound and trach care, monitoring and care of chest tubes and other IV and drain lines.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to implement and make adjustments to patient care plans to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Evaluated patient comfort and delivered pain management medications to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.
Staff Nurse, Acute Inpatient Rehab
Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
2019.09 - 2021.07
- Assessed and cared for medically complex patients with neurologic, cardiovascular conditions, injuries and de-conditioning due to disease processes.
- Guided patients through comprehensive education on managing new diabetes diagnoses.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and rehabilitation protocols.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing Studies
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Cambridge, MN CampusBachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN2019-05
Skills
- Patient safety and education
- Infection control measures
- Vaccine administration
- NIHSS stroke scale certified 2022-2025
- Medication and IV administration
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
Certification
- Licensed RN MN License #2474957
- BLS certification - renewed November 2025
- ACLS certification currently in renewal process
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Med/Surg Unit
Summerville Medical Center, HCA
2022.11 - 2025.02
RN Staff Nurse
Trident Medical Center, HCA
2022.05 - 2022.11
RN Staff Nurse, Trauma Ortho Unit
MUSC Health University Medical Center
2021.08 - 2022.02
Staff Nurse, Acute Inpatient Rehab
Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
2019.09 - 2021.07
No Degree - Pre-Nursing Studies
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Bethel University