Oct. 27th 2010
To:
Robert Nack
Coordinator
Fox Valley Regional Trauma Advisory Council (FVRTAC)
1125 Holly Court
Kaukauna, WI 54130
From:
Kelly Schmude, RN
Clinical Manager, Emergency Department
Berlin Memorial Hospital
225 Memorial Drive
Berlin, WI 54923
Subject: Letter of Intent
FVRTAC Executive Council Administrator Position
This is my letter of intent to apply for the FVRTAC Executive Council Administrator’s
position.
I am a registered nurse with 23 years of experience working in acute patient care and
emergency patient care. For the past five years, I have been the Clinical Manager of
Berlin Memorial Hospital’s (BMH) Emergency Department. Prior to that, I was the
Clinical Manager of BMH’s Intensive Care Unit for eight years.
During my tenure as BMH’s Emergency Department Clinical Manager, I was
instrumental in certifying our department as a State of Wisconsin Level III Trauma
Center. Also during this time, I have brought the level of Emergency Department
professional staff to the level of having an all-paramedic trained ED Paramedic Staff
with ED RN oversight.
My experience / skill sets also include:
Berlin Memorial Hospital Liaison for Organ and Tissue Donation, 1999 - Present
 Provide assistance and support to staff involved with Organ and Tissue
Donation in the facility.
 Produce quarterly death reports in support of State requirements.
Berlin Memorial Hospital Nursing / House Supervisor, 1997 - 2005
 Charge nurse for day-to-day patient care units’ operation, including staffing
issues, coverage of patient care units, and equipment and supplies issues.
Clinical Manager – BMH Emergency Department – May, 2005 – Present
 Management and supervision of Emergency Department Registered Nurse, ED
Paramedics, and Clerical / Registration staff of 38.
 Foster and contribute to effective communication and positive working
environment in a collaborative team setting including physicians, clinics, and
Patient Care Units, as well as ancillary hospital departments.
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Developed Trauma protocols for BMH ED as a Level III Trauma Center.
Attends bimonthly RTAC meetings for the Fox Valley Regional Trauma Advisory
Council (FVRTAC). In the time I have been a member (over 5 years), I have
attended all meetings.
Maintain accurate records in a confidential manner, according to company
policy.
Problem solving/resolution on a timely and as-needed basis.
Monitor and oversee quality improvement within the department.
Effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to customer
interaction.
American Heart Association CPR Coordinator for Community Health Network (of
which BMH is a member)
 AHA ACLS Instructor (CTC FVTC, Appleton, WI)
 AHA BLS Instructor (CTC FVTC, Appleton, WI)
 AHA PALS Instructor (CTC FVTC, Appleton, WI) (2008 to present)
 1993 – Present: Responsibilities include teaching ACLS and BLS
certification and recertification courses for staff at CHN
affiliates Berlin Memorial Hospital, Juliette Manor Nursing
Home, and all CHN Medical Centers.
 1990 – Present: Develop and coordinate the ACLS and PALS courses held
three times per year at BMH.
Supervise eight additional AHA certified instructors
Certified in PICC and L-Catheter Insertion
Member of Quality Assurance (QA) Team
Participates in numerous Management and Leadership sessions and seminars
Adept at Working in a Team Environment with Diverse Personalities
CHN Leadership Committee
BMH Medical Patient Care Council member
Utilizes Meditech (computerized Electronic Medical Record software system).
Involved in numerous community groups and committees.
I believe that my leadership skills as well as my diverse background would be an asset
to the Fox Valley Regional Trauma Advisory Council in the Administrator position.
Sincerely,
Kelly Schmude, RN
Clinical Manager, Emergency Department
Berlin Memorial Hospital
225 Memorial Drive
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-5935
kelly.schmude@chnwi.org