Meredith Schnitzer
Nashville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with proficiency in multiple skills in ICU, OR, and Labor & Delivery settings. Highly motivated to continue higher education in anesthesia. Known for empathy, collaboration and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas
Nashville, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Managed patients' hemodynamics by administering and titrating drips, as ordered by physicians
- Collaborated with Respiratory Therapy for effective ventilator management
- Managed ICU equipment for patient needs, such as arterial lines, artic sun, peritoneal dialysis and lumbar drains.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critical patients.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Ascension Saint Thomas
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Preformed pre-operative assessments to ensure patient was stable and ready for their procedure
- Collaborated with surgical teams to create an effective workflow during the perioperative process
- Assisted the anesthesia team during intubation
- Preformed surgical counts with the surgical team to ensure patient safety during and after surgery
- Ensured that the sterile instruments and fields remained sterile throughout the surgical process
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension Saint Thomas
Nashville, TN
08.2018 - 07.2024
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during the labor process and during the immediate post partum period
- Preformed newborn assessments during the immediate postpartum phase, administered Neonatal Resuscitation when needed
- Educated patients on pain management options and assisted anesthesia during epidural placement
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for different types of healthcare needs
- Circulated in the Operating Room during C-Sections
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas
Nashville, TN
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary medical team to ensure individualized care plans
- Performed NIH assessments on stroke patients
- Helped with ADL's to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Educated patients at discharge to ensure follow-up care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2010
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment in an acute setting
- IV placement
- Arterial Line management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Management of vasoactive and sedative drips
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Care Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- EMTALA trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Ascension Saint Thomas
07.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension Saint Thomas
08.2018 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas
10.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kennesaw State University