RN, BSN
Resume:
Kristen Schieman
Lyman, NH *****
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Skills
Utilization of thirteen years of clinical nursing experience to care for critical, acute, and skilled nursing level of care patients in a variety of hospital settings including SDS/ENDO/PACU, ED, ICU, and med/surg units. Strengths are in critical thinking, prioritization, leadership, clinical skills, teamwork, communication, and customer service. Current certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NRP.
Experience
September 2020 - Present
Littleton Regional Healthcare, Littleton, NH - Clinical Supervisor, SDS/ENDO/PACU
●Managed approximately 15 staff members in a busy outpatient/inpatient surgical department with multiple surgical specialties
●Determined appropriate staffing/scheduling with considerations for patient safety and fiscal responsibility
●Communicated effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and ancillary departments to improve processes and ensure smooth patient flow through the perioperative process
●Recognized areas in need of improvement and collaborated with involved parties to institute process improvements
●Effectively led the department with strong, positive communication and leadership skills
April 2020 - September 2020
Littleton Regional Healthcare - ICU RN
●Managed critically ill patients in a 2-4 bed ICU
●Responsible for titrating multiple IV drips, managing ventilated patients with help from respiratory therapists
●Monitored telemetry patients and took appropriate action when necessary
●Floated to ED as necessary
●Maintained Team Leader position - helped with staffing and communicated effectively with leadership
September 2019 - April 2020
Littleton Regional Healthcare - Clinical Supervisor
●Acted as a resource for nursing and support staff throughout the hospital on night shift
●Made nursing assignments on med/surg unit and made staffing decisions for all nursing units to support fiscal goals of the hospital
●Assisted nursing leadership with various administrative projects as assigned
●Ensured coverage for lunch breaks for all nursing units
September 2016 - September 2019
Littleton Regional Healthcare - Emergency Department, RN
●Triaged patients of varying acuities in a 10-bed emergency department with another nurse
●Managed care of ED patients ranging from minor injuries/illness to critically ill and trauma patients
●Stabilized and cared for patients in preparation for discharge, admission, or transfer
●Worked closely with ED providers, nurses, support staff, and ancillary departments to coordinate care, utilizing evidence-based practice
July 2008 - September 2016
Littleton Regional Healthcare - Med/Surg, RN
●Managed the care of up to six patients with varying acuity and medical/surgical diagnoses
●Performed head to toe assessments and monitored vital signs and lab results - reported any significant changes in patient condition to providers and obtained new orders as necessary
●Delegated patient care tasks as necessary to LNAs
●Maintained a care plan and coordinated care/discharge for patients under my care
●Administered oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications as ordered per policy
Education
September 2016 - December 2020
Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Online Bachelor level nursing curriculum.
September 2006 - May 2008
River Valley College, Claremont, NH - Associate Degree Nursing
Associates level curriculum of nursing with multiple clinical hours at a variety of settings, including DHMC neuro unit, VA Hospital med/surg, inpatient psych, group homes, nursing home, prison, rehab facilities
Awards/Committees
Nurse Mentor Award
Nurse Superhero Award
Palliative Care Team
Ethics Committee
Nursing Excellence Council - current President
Safety Committee
Mental Health Team
Interview Team
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