RANDA SCHROER, FNP-C, MSN

Riverside, CA ***** 951-***-**** adl4yr@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Diverse career in health care with over 4o years of varied nursing experience. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with a commitment to providing quality state of the art healthcare. Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Strong patient and family advocate

Strong organizational and communication skills

Self motivated and committed to quality health

care

Excellent Team Player

Work History

Certified Cannabis Nurse Consultant 06/2020 to Current Self Employed – Riverside, CA

Obtain complete medical and social history.

Establish goals for use of cannabis.

Assist patient in achieving optimal goals for use of cannabis. Educate patient and family on the safe and effective use of cannabis. Evaluate and followup to identify any adverse effects and to maintain optimal outcomes. Certified Family Nurse Practitioner 10/2009 to 01/2016 Minute Clinic – Los Angeles District, CA

Diagnosis and treatment of common family illnesses and injuries in a clinic setting for up to 25 patients each day.

Point of Care Testing and comprehensive health screening. Various physical exams (administrative, camp, sports, and DOT). Administration of various vaccines.

Patient and wellness programs ( Smoking cessation, weight control). Telemedicine visits.

Interventional Radiology Nurse Coordinator 09/1996 to 07/2009 Riverside Community Hospital – Riverside, CA

Provided direct patient care for all modalities of Radiology patients including procedures in interventional radiology, ultrasound, CT scan, and nuclear medicine. Trained and supervised all nursing staff.

Provided education and training for all radiology staff as it pertained to patient care. Educated and trained all hospital staff as it related to radiology procedures. Started the PICC line team for the hospital and trained all subsequent nurses. Inserted PICC lines for both simple and complex patients utilizing ultrasound technology guidance. Managed aseptic techniques to control infection risk and protect both patients and staff. Conducted interventional procedures for more than 10 patients per day. Noted individual patient risk factors such as allergens to contrast agents and made every available accommodation.

Charge/Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit 09/1981 to 09/1996 Riverside Community Hospital – Riverside, CA

Provided direct patient care to all critical care patients specializing in care of the open heart surgery and trauma patient.

Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management. Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Cared for patients in 16-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding care to patients.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. Assisted in overall unit operation including budgeting, training, hiring, counseling and evaluation of staff.

Participated in multiple JACHO evaluations of unit with excellent ratings. Education

Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner 06/2007 University Of Phoenix - Ontario, CA

Bachelor of Science: Health Sciences 06/1983

Chapman University - Orange, CA

Associate of Science: Nursing 06/1975

Riverside Community College - Riverside, CA

Certifications

Certified Cannabis Nurse, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - 2020 Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Phoenix - 2008 Certified PICC Line Nurse, Riverside Community Hospital- 2000 Telemedicine Training - NuPhysicia 2015

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