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Nicole Schmit

Chadron

Summary

Experienced medical professional skilled in patient triage, data collection, and basic procedures such as wound care. Strong communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with a compassionate demeanor and sound judgment. Hospital, critical acess and skilled care experience, currently enrolled in registered nursing school at Western Dakota Technical College.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chadron Community Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Maples At Centennial
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Great Plains Health
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

Phlebotomist

Great Plains Health
10.2014 - 06.2021
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Great Plains Health
09.2011 - 10.2014
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice

Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE
07-2021

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Samples collection
  • Compassionate care
  • Documenting incidents
  • Mental health support
  • Outpatient care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Geriatric care
  • Pediatric care
  • Postpartum care

Certification

  • CPR/BLS
  • NRP
  • PALS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chadron Community Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Maples At Centennial
04.2023 - 07.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Great Plains Health
06.2021 - 04.2023

Phlebotomist

Great Plains Health
10.2014 - 06.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Great Plains Health
09.2011 - 10.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice

Mid-Plains Community College

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