CHUCK SCHUETTE 1001 N. Oceola Street 217.347.0801 Effingham, Illinois 62401 cs17b0fe4@westpost.

net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS HEALTHCARE SENIOR EXECUTIVE with extensive experience in an acute care setting. Highly skilled in recruitment, retention, team building, strategic planning, pr oductivity management, and regulatory compliance. Ability to mentor and develop personnel, identify and train future leaders, and offer creative solutions to c omplex problems. Regarded as highly ethical, loyal, and hard working with a foc us on the mission and vision of the organization. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ST. ANTHONY`S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - Effingham, Illinois 1987 - Present Chief Nursing Officer Responsible for the professional practice of nursing within a 146-bed hospital w ith over 900 employees. Supervises and coordinates operations in intensive care , OB, skilled care, home care, medical care, surgical care, pharmacy, respirator y care, and pastoral care. Throughout tenure, also responsible for emergency, p hysical medicine, and surgery, including outpatient services, housekeeping, and laundry. Implements plans, strategies, and policies to guide and direct employe es. Sets budget and oversees expenses throughout the year to maintain within gu idelines. Establishes compliance and control standards to ensure staff follows ethical practices. Interacts with community organizations consistent with hospi tal mission. * Reduced RN turnover from 14% to less than 9% through implementation of flexibl e staffing/cross-training of personnel with emphasis on in-house promotion and t ransfers. * Reduced recruitment of registered nurses to less than 60 days. Developed heal th occupational program through county high schools, implementing scholarship an d work study programs for nursing students. * Developed leadership training program resulting in 100% of nursing positions b eing hired from within the hospital. * Developed Medicare-approved home care, skilled care, and outpatient surgery se rvices. * Developed -mother-baby- program whereby each mother and newborn received an in -home visit from a trained obstetrical nurse within one week of discharge. * Implemented the first Advanced Life Support Service in Effingham County. * Served on the County Board Ad Hoc Committee that initiated the 911 system for Effingham County. * Implemented automated bedside verification system that significantly reduced m edication errors. * Cross-trained personnel to perform phlebotomy, EKG, and transportation activit ies resulting in improved response times and overall reduction of personnel. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL - Mount Vernon, Illinois 1977 - 1987 Director of Emergency Services (1983 - 1987) Directed and coordinated activities within the emergency department of a 188-bed hospital. Hired, promoted, and discharges employees. Assigned and delegated r esponsibilities for nursing care. Evaluated nursing procedures and practices to ensure quality patient care and efficiency of service. Scheduled, trained, and evaluated personnel. Resolved patient complaints. Acted as system coordinator for a multi-county Emergency Medical Service system.

* Achieved 100% certification of emergency department RNs in Advanced Cardiac Li fe Support and Mobile Intensive Care. * Implemented the Trauma Nurse Specialist training program whereby emergency per sonnel would train in tertiary care trauma centers. * Expanded the Emergency Medical Service System from two to five counties. * Worked with the local junior college to develop an associate`s degree in emerg ency preparedness that led to paramedic certification. CHUCK SCHUETTE PAGE TWO Hospital Shift Supervisor (1980 - 1983) Planned, organized, and directed patient care activities on the evening shift. Observed techniques of patient care rendered. Identified problem areas and impl emented strategies to resolve. Responded to departments requesting assistance a nd assigned staff accordingly. Prepared work schedules and delegated duties for efficient use of personnel. * Developed disaster training program integrated with local emergency preparedne ss agencies. * Redesigned Code Blue response procedures that ensured personnel were cognizant of each team member`s responsibilities, resulting in improved efficiency and st andardized performance. Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit (1977 - 1980) Provided intensive care for neurosurgical patients. Observed patients and recor ded significant conditions. Notified physician of change in condition and initi ated care as directed. Administered medications and treatment in accordance wit h approved techniques. Worked closely with ancillary personnel in coordinating the care of the neurosurgical patient. Served as team leader by directing perso nnel in neurosurgical patient care. * Certified as a Critical Care Nurse through the American Association of Critica l Care Nurses. EDUCATION & LICENSURE Master of Science in Health Care Administration - Maryville University - St. Lou is, Missouri Bachelor of Science in Zoology - Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, Illin ois Associate of Science in Nursing - Olney Central College - Olney, Illinois Registered Nurse - State of Illinois Licensed Nursing Home Administrator - State of Illinois ORGANIZATIONS Advisory Board - Lakeland College School of Nursing Advisory Board - Olney Central College School of Nursing Knights of Columbus Council #665 Past Grand Knight Youth Ch airman Coordinator of spelling bee, essay contests, free throw cont ests Member of St. Anthony`s Booster Club

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