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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