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Stacey M Schulte

Bolingbrook,IL

Summary

Highly qualified and dual board certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible client and clinical outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Mental Health Community.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Rogers Behavioral Health
Hinsdale, IL
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Trinity Health-Loyola Outpatient Palliative Care
Oakbrook, United States
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Records patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Provides education medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests
  • Symptom Management of chronically ill patients
  • Provides Education for patients and families regarding illness and prognosis expectations.
  • Facilitates end of life and goals of care discussion with patients and families.
  • Advocates for care and collaboration of care for complex medical patients and families.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.

Regional Nurse Practitioner

Heartland Hospice
Frankfort , IL
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Understanding of Medicare Regulations for Face to Face visits.
  • Active in symptom management and end of life care and visits.
  • Utilized telehealth visits to provide in time care for symptom management.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
  • Provided care end of life care, and management acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nowell And Associates
Naperville , IL
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assessment and Management of the Psychiatric Patient with depression and anxiety
  • Medication Management of patients with depression and anxiety
  • Collaboration with the team, Psychiatrist and Psychologist for patient management

Clinical Lead Nurse Practitioner

Heartland Hospice
Westmont , IL
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Palliative care symptom management/ chronic illness management for Hospice Patients
  • Precepting/orientation of Nurse Practitioners
  • Providing Nursing Education within office for Nurses
  • Lead in Nurse Practitioner Advisory Board
  • Responsible to for the development and role out of multiple projects
  • Conducted interviews for Nurse Practitioners
  • Completion of Regulatory Visits per Medicare Guidelines
  • Provider of additional services: symptom management, care of the dying, goals of care discussion
  • Mobile Nurse Practitioner in Illinois and Michigan covering for office absences for Nurse Practitioners
  • Provides orientation for new Nurse Practitioners to the open positions for the offices

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Optum Health Services
Kane County, IL
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • In home health assessments provided to members of United Health Care Insurance Medicare Replacement Plan

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Edward Medical Group/ The Springs at Monarch Landing
Naperville, IL
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Primary Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Long term care provider care of rehabilitation patient in sub-acute setting with acute/chronic illness management
  • Primary care of sub-acute rehabilitation patients, long term geriatric patients, palliative care,hospice patients
  • Preceptor/mentor for undergrad,graduate nursing students, staff
  • Collaborated with physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work to manage length of stay, provided exceptional care of patients to prevent readmission
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic/acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia, CHF, renal failure, asthma, diabetes, COPD, neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, pneumonia, urological disorders
  • Coumadin management

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Paragon Clinical Services/ Community Nursing and Rehabilitation
Naperville, IL
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Primary care of subacute rehabilitation/long term geriatric patients, palliative care / hospice patients
  • Advanced management of respiratory ventilator dependent patient, dialysis, complex medical care patients
  • Collaborative management of complex medical patients with Respiratory therapy, Pulmonary MD, Cardiology MD , Internal Medicine MD , Infectious Disease MD, Wound Care MD , Nephrology MD , administration, social work, nursing, physical/occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, palliative care, hospice, dialysis
  • Developed/Mentored employees

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Cadence Physician Group/Northwestern Medical Group
Warrenville, IL
10.2013 - 10.2015
  • Achieved exceptional customer satisfaction scores acknowledged by Cadence Physicians Group
  • Worked directly with surgeons, social work, dietitian, nursing, auxiliary staff to achieve excellent patient outcomes
  • Researched/updated all required materials needed for patients/ staff
  • Performed initial client assessment / analysis to assist surgeons with newly diagnosed patients/potential surgical candidates
  • Mentored new staff in clinic processes/expectations
  • Establishment/ management of Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Oncology outpatient clinic. Inpatient rounding
  • Preoperative, peri-operative/postoperative care of Surgical Oncology / Thoracic Surgery patients
  • Ostomy care, wound care, suturing
  • Attendance of tumor boards for sub-specialty

Staff Nurse Medical/Oncology Unit

Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
08.2000 - 03.2013
  • Inpatient care, medication administration, blood/chemotherapy administration
  • Patient care med-surg oncology unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5 patients per shift

Case Manager

Edward Hospital - Main Campus
Naperville, IL
03.2007 - 07.2011
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals/ healthcare standards

Staff Nurse Medical/Oncology Unit

Kishwaukee Community Hospital
DeKalb, IL
08.1999 - 08.2000

Charge Nurse and House Supervisor

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
Naperville, IL
08.1998 - 08.2000

Charge Nurse

Linden Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
Naperville, IL
03.1993 - 09.1995

Education

Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL
2013

Skills

  • Self-motivated, efficient
  • Patient/Family Education and Instruction
  • Working knowledge of Epic, Matrix, Vision, HCHB, PCC
  • Clinical leadership and supervision
  • Strong clinical background
  • Nursing team leadership
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Test Results Interpretation

Certification

Certified Medical Surgical Nurse

  • Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
    ID 3190415 Valid Through October 31, 2025
  • ANCC Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    Certification Number 2013009336 Valid Through August 4, 2023
  • ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitiioner 2022012025 Valid Through July 20, 2027
  • Illinois Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority License No. 27700125 Valid Through May 31, 2024
  • Nurse, State of Illinois License No. 041.272733 Valid Through May 31, 2024
  • IL Controlled Substance current License No. 309007012
  • DEA Current
  • NEI Masters Psychopharmacology Program Completion May 2021
  • BLS Valid Through March 2023

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Rogers Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Trinity Health-Loyola Outpatient Palliative Care
02.2021 - 08.2022

Regional Nurse Practitioner

Heartland Hospice
11.2019 - 02.2021

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nowell And Associates
07.2018 - 02.2021

Clinical Lead Nurse Practitioner

Heartland Hospice
07.2018 - 02.2021

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Optum Health Services
07.2018 - 01.2019

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Edward Medical Group/ The Springs at Monarch Landing
05.2017 - 04.2018

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Paragon Clinical Services/ Community Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 05.2017

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Cadence Physician Group/Northwestern Medical Group
10.2013 - 10.2015

Case Manager

Edward Hospital - Main Campus
03.2007 - 07.2011

Staff Nurse Medical/Oncology Unit

Edward Hospital
08.2000 - 03.2013

Staff Nurse Medical/Oncology Unit

Kishwaukee Community Hospital
08.1999 - 08.2000

Charge Nurse and House Supervisor

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
08.1998 - 08.2000

Charge Nurse

Linden Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
03.1993 - 09.1995

Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Francis
Stacey M Schulte