Troy Schmitz
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over eight years of experience in hospital and clinical settings, including critical care, behavioral health, and medical-surgical units. Known for performing effectively in high-pressure environments, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering patient-centered care. Currently pursuing a nursing degree, with a strong passion for continuing service to patients through surgical support and direct patient care in the operating room.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
La Jolla, CA
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Conducted physical checks and monitored patients to identify harmful behaviors and reported findings to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including vital signs and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists and nurses, to enhance patient care.
- Supported nursing staff with dressing changes and wound care preparations while ensuring sterile conditions.
Health Technician
James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
North Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Recorded and maintained patient information, including vital signs and harmful behaviors.
- Managed patient appointments, intake assessments, and physical checks to maintain safety and continuity of care.
- Reported observations to professional staff to ensure timely interventions.
Health Technician
Vista Medical Center
Waukegan, IL
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Complete physical checks, and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior, and report observations to professional staff.
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to monitor patients under ACLS-level care, supporting rapid intervention during cardiac emergencies.
Health Technician
Presence Holy Family Medical Center
Des Plaines, IL
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided direct support in ICU settings, including suctioning, ventilator care, and ACLS monitoring.
- Inserted and removed IV lines, assisted with wound care, and responded to code blue.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions using various equipment such as EKG machines.
- Educated family members about the patient's condition, and provided guidance on home care needs after discharge from the hospital.
Education
CNA Certified -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL08.2015
High School Diploma -
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL07.2010
Skills
- Patient preparation for procedures
- Sterile technique and infection control
- Safe patient handling
- Wound care
- Time management
- Problem solving
- EHR documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team communication
- Patient safety and advocacy
References
References upon request
Affiliations
- Safe Patient Handling Champion – Selected to train and lead unit-wide initiatives to promote patient and staff safety.
- Nursing Student – Currently pursuing a BSN while balancing family responsibilities.
- Father and Role Model – Proud dad driven to succeed academically and professionally to create a better future for his family.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2023
Health Technician
James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
07.2018 - 01.2019
Health Technician
Vista Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2018
Health Technician
Presence Holy Family Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2017
CNA Certified -
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Lake Forest High School
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