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Sophie Schuster

Iowa City

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit

UIHC, Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA
02.2025 - Current
  • Manage 1–2 critically ill neuro and post-surgical patients
  • Perform advanced neuro assessments (GCS, pupils, neuro checks)
  • Manage EVDs, ICP monitoring, and arterial lines
  • Titrate vasoactive, sedative, and analgesic infusions
  • Provide care for mechanically ventilated patients
  • Utilize CRRT for renal support
  • Serve as a preceptor for new nurses and students
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Respond to rapid changes and code events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Human Relations

The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Critical care
  • Precepting

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Iowa
  • ACLS, BLS
  • CRRT Trained
  • Preceptor

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Adult Med-Surgery, Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit, UIHC, Iowa City, IA (135 hours) Fall 2023
  • Geriatrics, Medical Cardiac Unit, St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA (90 hours) Fall 2023
  • General Psychiatry, Adult NeuroPsychiatry, UIHC, Iowa City, IA (90 hours) Spring 2024
  • Pediatrics, Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit (L10), SFCH, Iowa City, Iowa (90 hours) Spring 2024
  • Summer Externship, Surgical-Neuro ICU, Iowa City, Iowa (10 Weeks) Summer 2024
  • Community and Public Health, ESwatini, Africa Fall 2024
  • Senior Internship, Children’s Prep and Recovery Unit, SFCH, Iowa City, IA (225 hours) Fall 2024

HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Fall 2022-Winter 2025
  • UIHC, Intensive & Specialty Services Float Pool, UIHC, Iowa City
  • Boutwells Landing Nursing Home, Stillwater, MN Winter 2020-Spring 2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit

UIHC, Iowa City, IA
02.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Human Relations

The University of Iowa