Teresa Schmidt - RN
Crown Point
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in care planning, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to identify risks and manage cases effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Home Care
Hobart
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create tailored care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and recovery strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Documented patient progress and changes in medical records accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness through continuous assessment of patient responses, ensuring timely adjustments to care plans.
LPN Field Nurse
Franciscan Home Care
Hobart
09.2013 - Current
- Coordinated patient care with healthcare teams, ensuring seamless communication and continuity of services.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to healthcare providers.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to review cases and tailor individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hartsfield Village
Munster
02.1999 - 09.2013
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications to optimize staff utilization.
- Supervised nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and team performance.
- Supervised the activities of nursing staff members and provided guidance.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and facility protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges with healthcare team members.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to support patient outcomes.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
University of St Francis
Crown Point, IN05-2014
LPN -
University Of St Francis
Crown Point, IN09-1995
Skills
- Clinical assessments
- Physical assessments
- Care planning
- Case management
- Patient triage
- Risk identification
- Patient education
- Community health
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Remote Client/EPIC use
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Home Care
09.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Franciscan Home Care
09.2013 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Hartsfield Village
02.1999 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
University of St Francis
LPN -
University Of St Francis