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Kristin A. Schams
DNP, CNE, RN
556 San Juan Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 ♦ (608) 498-7728 ♦ [email protected]
PROFILE
Goal directed professional with simulation technology experience and exceptional
nursing skills.
Specialized clinical training in pediatric and medical/ surgical nursing.
Empathetic caregiver and educator who is able to quickly establish rapport with
patients and colleagues.
Detail oriented and thorough; dedicated to providing excellence in patient care.
Passionate about the future of nursing and the development of the professional
nurse.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice, St. Catherine’s University, St. Paul, MN (May 2013)
Masters of Science in Nursing, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI (May 2009)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI (May 2005)
CERTIFICATIONS
Nursing License, Colorado compact
Certified Nurse Educator 2011 - present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty: Multiple Nursing Disciplines (08/13 - present)
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
1. Facilitated learning for students in the clinical, simulation, laboratory, and
classroom settings for pediatric, maternal, and adult health populations.
Clinical Nurse: Rehabilitation Nursing and Elderly Care (08/13 – 05/14)
Lemay Health and Rehab, Columbine Health System, Fort Collins, CO
1. Monitored and provided nursing care for up to 22 patients at a time.
Assistant Professor: Adult Health Nursing (08/ 09 – 5/12)
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
1. Facilitate learning and utilized educational concepts in the design of
educational activities for students in the clinical, laboratory, simulation and
classroom settings.
2. Developed and wrote simulation programs for student learning.
3. Participated in evaluation to assess the outcomes achieved by the
undergraduate students in the clinical and classroom setting.
4. Implemented teaching methods in the clinical and classroom setting based on
evaluation responses from students.
Medical/ Surgical Staff Nurse (11/07 – 05/12)
Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, WI
1. Monitored and provided nursing care for up to 6 patients at a time.
2. Provided nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical
complications including bowel surgeries, orthopedic and neurologic surgeries.
3. Delegated appropriate assignments to ancillary staff when needed.
4. Served as a member of the practice and research council updating nursing
practice based on current literary recommendations.
Clinical Instructor – Medical Surgical Nursing (01/09 – 05/09)
Viterbo University, Adjunct Faculty, La Crosse, WI
1. Facilitated learning for up to six students on a clinical unit.
2. Applied a variety of teaching/ learning strategies when presenting educational
material to undergraduate Junior- level students in a clinical setting.
3. Utilized educational concepts in the design of educational activities during
post conference.
4. Participated in evaluation to assess the outcomes achieved by the
undergraduate Junior- level students on the clinical setting.
Childbirth Education Educator (01/08 – 06/09)
Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, WI
1. Designed and implemented a curriculum for the class Preparing for Your
Newborn for the obstetrics unit.
2. Instructed a class of mothers- to –be and their partners once a month using
video, demonstration, discussion, power point presentation, and display areas.
3. Collaborated with other educators on a discussion panel in the childbirth
education department.
Pediatric Clinical Staff Nurse (05/05 – 5/10)
Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, WI
1. Monitored and provided nursing care for up to 3 patients at a time.
2. Administered various medications, supervised fluid intake and nutrition, and
educated patients on new diagnosis.
3. Managed unit responsibilities as charge nurse.
4. Updated and maintained all nursing and patient education resources on the
unit.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Served as Vice President for Zeta Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau 2013
– present
2. Volunteer Parish Nurse, Fort Collins, CO 2013-present
3. Served on the Professional Nurse Practice committee on surgical unit 2010 –
2012
4. Served as Faculty Council for Pi Phi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau 2010 - 2012
3. Nurse Educator Student Clinical Experience Summer 2008
Community Health Nursing, RN Completion Program Viterbo University, La
Crosse, WI
4. Served on the Professional Nurse Practice committee in Pediatrics 2005-2007
5. Represented Pediatrics as a Magnet Steering Champion
AWARDS AND HONORS
Greg Lind Scholarship 2011-2012
Sigma Theta Tau Membership 2006 – 2012
Tierney Nurse Scholarship 2008 & 2009
PRESENTATIONS/ PUBLICATIONS
The Impact of High Fidelity Simulation on Situational Awareness of Cardiac Related Obstetric
Emergencies in Novice Nurses, Centennial Area Health Education Center Annual Nurse
Educator Conference, Breckenridge, CO, July 2014
The Impact of High Fidelity Simulation on Situational Awareness of Cardiac Related Obstetric
Emergencies in Novice Nurses, Nursing Research on the Green, Viterbo University, WI,
April 25, 2013
Schams, K. A., and Kuennen, J.K. (2012). Clinical post-conference pedagogy: Exploring
evidence-based practice with Millennial-inspired “Building Blocks.” Creative Nursing
Journal, 18, 13-16.
Millennial Students: Exploring Teaching Strategies to Enhance Their Performance in the Clinical
Setting
Centennial Area Health Education Center Annual Nurse Educator Conference, July 15,
2010
Exploration of Generational Differences in Nursing: An Integrative Review of Literature
Franciscan Skemp Hospital Research Day, April 14, 2008
Exploration of Generational Differences in Nursing: An Integrative Review of Literature
Viterbo University, Research on the Green, April 26, 2007
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nursing Research on the Green
Medical / Surgical Review Course
Nursing Research on the Green
Nursing Research on the Green
April 26, 2012
June 23/24, 2011
April 19, 2011
April 27, 2010
La Crosse, WI
Rochester, MN
La Crosse, WI
La Crosse, WI
REFERENCES
Dr. Jackie Kuennen RN, EdD
Dr. Silvana Richardson RN, PhD
Professor and Advisor
Dean
School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Viterbo University
Viterbo University
(608) 796-3675
(608) 796-3687
Deborah Rojas RN, MSN
Delayne Vogel RN, MSN, CNE
Nursing Faculty
Assistant Dean and Associate Professor
School of Nursing
School of Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Viterbo University
(970) 481-3341
(608) 796-3692
Cathy Hanson RN
Director of Nursing Operations, Float Staff
Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare
608-785-0940