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Jessica Schutz

Colorado Springs

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care OB Nurse with extensive experience at UCHealth Memorial Hospital, excelling in health care optimization and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through rigorous protocol implementation and real-time risk assessment. ACLS/BLS/NRP certified, committed to achieving optimal health outcomes for patients and families.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care OB Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado S
08.2024 - Current
  • Assess the patient, lab values, and vital signs to monitor for deterioration in the patient.
  • Serves as a critical care liaison and clinical resource to maternal-fetal staff.
  • Identifies and corrects clinical risks in real time, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure root cause analysis and findings are regularly addressed.
  • Works to optimize health care by providing advanced, anticipatory care interventions to achieve safe, optimal health outcomes for patients and families.

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs
08.2017 - 08.2024
  • Directed comprehensive patient care, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
  • Ensuring patient safety by implementing and monitoring safety protocols and reporting concerns.
  • Evaluated performance of nursing staff members through observation of skillset proficiency during shift work hours.

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs
06.2012 - 08.2017
  • Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessment, diagnosis, and physician orders.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers across all levels of care within the hospital setting.
  • Served as a resource person for newly hired nurses providing guidance on departmental policies and procedures.

Nurse Family Partnership

El Paso County Public Health
Colorado Springs
05.2010 - 08.2012
  • Provide comprehensive community health nursing.
  • Assess physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families.
  • Assist women and their families to establish realistic goals and measurable outcomes for promoting their health and life course development.

Orthopedics/Neuro Registered Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Spr
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Provide specialized care for patients with complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
  • Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
05-2008

Skills

  • Critical care
  • Health care optimization
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Safety protocols
  • ACLS/BLS/NRP Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Critical Care OB Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2024

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2017

Nurse Family Partnership

El Paso County Public Health
05.2010 - 08.2012

Orthopedics/Neuro Registered Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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