Kristen Schieman

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Lyman, NH *****

603-***-****

admrz9@r.postjobfree.com

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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