Stacey Love Schmid
Registered Nurse
Federal Way,Washington
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with behavioral an public health nursing specialty.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
20
20
Registered Nurse
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cowlitz Tribal Health Clinic
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Night Shift Charge Nurse
SCORE Jail
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Prison Covid-19 Nurse
Monroe Prison
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Eating Recovery Center
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Director of Operations
VOTO Home Health
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
- Managed procurement, inventory and warehouse operations.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends and identified areas of opportunity to drive improvements.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Managed 25 team members across 1 departments, resulting in approximate $500,000 increase in annual revenue.
Education
Master Degree - Public Health Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, COBachelor In Nursing - Public Health Nurse
Aspen University
Denver, CO01.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Highline Community College
DesMoines, WA06.2003
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Shared Governance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Home Visits
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Discharging
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Medical Screening
- Personal Care Needs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- ICD-9 Forms
- Performing EKGs
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Vision Screening
- Medication Administration
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Chest Pain Management
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Physical Assessment
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Care Planning
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Microsoft Office
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Patient Education
- Medical Evaluations
- Well Visit Procedures
- Setting Up Referrals
- Disease Specialization
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Addiction Counseling
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Family Education
- Intakes and Discharges
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Pain Management
- Medical Records Management
- Care Plan Development
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Call Triaging
- Medication Distribution
- Removing Sutures
- Administering Immunizations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Coordination
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Feeding Assistance
- Managing Deadlines
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Family Planning Services Education
- Long-Term Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Mental Health Care
- Medical Supply Management
- Urology
- Sanitation
- Evaluation
Certification
IV Therapy, BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cowlitz Tribal Health Clinic
07.2022 - 10.2022
Night Shift Charge Nurse
SCORE Jail
02.2022 - 07.2022
Prison Covid-19 Nurse
Monroe Prison
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Eating Recovery Center
01.2017 - 12.2020
Director of Operations
VOTO Home Health
12.2014 - 12.2016
Master Degree - Public Health Nursing
Aspen University
Bachelor In Nursing - Public Health Nurse
Aspen University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Highline Community College
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