April 10, 2014 at 2:56 p.m.
Schmidt named school nurse of the year
Schmidt named school nurse of the year
The award is presented annually to a Wisconsin school nurse who has demonstrated excellence in his/her school nursing practice. Members of Schmidt's family as well as members of the School District of Rhinelander Athletic Training Service Team and Superintendent of Schools Kelli Jacobi were in attendance for the presentation.
"Schmidt has worked as the district's school nurse for the past 11 years, providing nursing service leadership for the school system in the areas of student health care and safety preparedness plans as well as health and safety training and support for parents and staff members," the district said in a press release congratulating Schmidt on the accomplishment. "She works diligently to develop strong relationships between the district and local physicians, health care agencies, community resources, families and district employees, resulting in positive changes that impact the welfare of students, staff and the community."
Schmidt was instrumental in raising awareness of the need to assess and manage the health and safety of student athletes, and helped to coordinate and establish the ImPact Computerized Neurocognitive Assessment Program, a program developed to assess and manage students who receive concussions and for the prevention of brain injuries. She also collaborated with colleagues to launch an Athletic Training Services Team, which works with students, parents, coaches, and health care providers to assess, educate, and enhance the welfare of the district athletes. Schmidt also established a dental sealant program that provides dental screening and sealant application to district children at no cost to their families.
Schmidt is a Wisconsin licensed registered nurse, a nationally certified school nurse, a certified instructor for the American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED, and is involved in both state and national nursing associations.
She is also very involved in district programs outside of her nursing services responsibilities. She is the former president of the Hodag Little League program and is involved with the Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club. Her hobbies include boating, golfing, snowshoeing, and long walks with the family's two golden retrievers.
Her four children graduated from the School District of Rhinelander.
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