Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Darla Schmidt

Hendersonville

Summary

Leveled up LPN-to-RN with extensive experience in providing high-quality care to patients in home environments. Known for delivering compassionate care and ensuring patient well-being. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health LPN

Confidential
05.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

Nurse Case Manager/Check-in Agent

Little River Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

LPN, Private Duty

WellCare HomeCare
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Education

No Degree - Social Work

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Brunswick Community College
Supply, NC
06.2011

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Licenses & Certifications
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Merrimack High School
Merrimack, NH
06.2000

Associate of Science - ADN

Davidson-Davie Community College
Lexington
05-2025

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care coordination
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Emotional Support
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Documentation and Reporting
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • EMR Systems

Certification

BLS/CPR - June 2024

Timeline

Home Health LPN

Confidential
05.2022 - Current

Nurse Case Manager/Check-in Agent

Little River Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2016

LPN, Private Duty

WellCare HomeCare
07.2011 - 07.2012

No Degree - Social Work

University of New Hampshire

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Brunswick Community College

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Licenses & Certifications

High School Diploma -

Merrimack High School

Associate of Science - ADN

Davidson-Davie Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Darla Schmidt