Alina M. Schneider, FNP

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Michigan City, Indiana 46360

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acd8ku@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

North Shore Health Centers Portage, Indiana

Family Nurse Practitioner Jan 2014 - May 2014

. Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical

findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses

(birth-geriatric).

. Developed treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of

care, and professional practice guidelines.

. Recommended interventions to modify behavior associated with health

risks.

. Educated patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses,

tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

. Diagnosed or treated chronic health care problems such as high blood

pressure and diabetes as well as more acute illnesses.

. Maintained complete and detailed electronic medical records (NextGen).

CVS Minute Clinic Mishawaka, Indiana

Family Nurse Practitioner, per diem Sep 2013 - present

. Diagnosed or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses,

infections, and injuries (18 months-geriatric).

. Prescribed medication dosages, routes, and frequencies.

. Provided patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk

factors, or prevent disease or disability.

Advance Health

Michigan City, Indiana

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nov 2013-

May 2014

. Performed home health visits for geriatric patients.

. Completed chart reviews/ audits for nurse practitioners new to the

organization.

. Provided patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk

factors, or prevent disease or disability.

. Used technology including iPad applications to submit patient plans and

recommendations.

. Laid off because Indiana insurance company did not renew contract with

Advance Health and no full-time commutable locations available. Eligible

for re-hire.

University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois

Research Nurse Aug 2011 - May 2012

. Assessed eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as

screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions the

principle investigator.

. Prepared study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets,

procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board

documents, and progress reports.

. Scheduled subjects for appointments and procedures as required by study

protocols.

. Performed specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects,

taking vital signs, performing electrocardiograms, starting IVs, and

drawing blood.

. Dispensed medical devices or drugs, and calculate dosages and provide

instructions as necessary.

LaPorte Hospital LaPorte, Indiana

Registered Nurse Mar 2010 - Feb 2011

. Operating room nurse for general surgery, orthopedics, gynecological and

ear/nose/throat procedures.

. Prepared rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure

that stock of supplies is maintained.

. Engaged in research activities related to nursing.

American Urological Association Linthicum, Maryland

Interim Continuing Medical Education Coordinator Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

. Maintained databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other

information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.

. Supervised professional and technical staff in implementing health

programs, objectives, and goals.

. Developed, conducted and coordinated health needs assessments and other

public health surveys.

Gynemed Surgical Associates Baltimore, Maryland

Surgical Nurse Mar 2008 - Oct 2009

. Directed and supervised nursing and healthcare personnel.

. Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan,

implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

. Prepared patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

. Prepared rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure

that stock of supplies is maintained.

. Informed physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.

. Administered local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.

Student Nurse Practitioner Clinical EXPERIENCE

Surgery:NorthShore University Health System: Departments of Orthopedic and

Neurosurgery, Skokie, Illinois (76 hours March-May 2013)

Specialty Practice:Stroger Outpatient Diabetes Clinic, Chicago, Illinois

(48 hours March 2013)

Urgent Care:Take Care Health Clinic, Orland Park, Illinois (100 hours

January-February 2013)

Surgery:University of Illinois, Chicago Medical Center Department of

General Surgery (130 hours August-November 2012)

University Health Center:University of Illinois, Chicago Family Medicine

(120 hours August-November 2012)

Pediatrics:Infant Child Welfare, Chicago, IL (40 hours June-August 2012)

Women's Health:Integrated Health Care West, Chicago, IL (60 hours June-

August 2012)

Family Health:Integrated Health Care West,Chicago, IL (135 hours January-

May, 2012)

Education

University of Illinois, Chicago Chicago,Illinois

Master of Science in Nursing,May 2013

Certification in Forensic Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses, May 2013

Western Governors University Indianapolis, Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, March 2010

Excelsior College Albany, New York

Associate Degree in Nursing, Feb 2007

University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia

Master of Education, Jan 2004

Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science, Special Education, May 2000

. Summa cum Laude

. President (2000) and Treasurer (1999) of Zeta Delta Epsilon Honors

Service Society

CERTIFICATIONS

. ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (FNP-BC) July 2013

. Current Illinois and Indiana Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse

and Controlled Substance Registration.

. Connecticut RN/ APRN licensure pending

. DEA licensure Illinois and Indiana

. AHA BLS CPR

Volunteer Experience

Rural Healthcare Volunteer, Sumpango, Guatemala (May 13-28, 2012)

. Volunteered at a 24 hour health clinic serving primary and emergency

health needs of Mayan farmers.

. Worked on vaccine and well-child campaigns to increase children

examined and vaccinated in remote regions.

. Assisted with emergency procedures in the clinic as needed (suturing,

splinting, stabilization for transfers).

Emergency Medical Advisor,International Fire Relief Mission (2008-present)

. Volunteered with an organization that provides fire and EMS equipment

and training to developing countries.

. Served as EMS advisor as the organization branched out from fire

services to include EMS in its mission.

. Designed and continue to revise a didactic and clinical course on

emergency medical service response within developing countries that

has been translated and taught in numerous Latin American and Eastern

European countries.

. Worked with organizations within the United States to procure

donations of supplies to be sent to the countries served.

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