Amanda Krenz
Muscatine,Iowa
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty RN
UnityPoint Clinic
Muscatine, IA
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Surgery scheduling for the GI clinic
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Ambulatory Surgery/Infusion Center Registered Nurse
UnityPoint
Muscatine, Iowa
12.2022 - Current
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
RN Floor Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Coralville, IA
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Utilized Cerner to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self-management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Lutheran Living
Muscatine, Iowa
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient information, assessments, interventions, outcomes, and communication with healthcare team members.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses LPNs and certified nursing assistants CNAs in delivery of patient care.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to long-term care nursing practice.
- Managed wound care for residents with chronic or acute wounds using evidence-based practices.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify and address individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Soderstrom Skin Institute
Muscatine, Iowa
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of team.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of supplies necessary for daily practice within clinic.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recorded vital signs, and gathered relevant medical history information.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on developing best practices for dermatological care.
- Assessed patients’ dermatological conditions and developed appropriate treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
UnityPoint Clinics
Muscatine, Iowa
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Referred patients to appropriate community agencies for ongoing support and monitoring post-discharge.
- Responded to phone calls from family members and patients and answered questions regarding care plans.
- Documented updates in patient charts and notified physicians of issues regarding non-compliance.
- Gave patients and caregivers educational materials on chronic medical conditions to improve understanding of potential issues.
- Collaborated with social workers, case managers, physicians, and nursing staff in developing comprehensive care plans.
- Communicated with patients and families to educate them about available resources and support systems.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients after discharge to ensure proper care coordination and address any concerns.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
10.2020
ADN - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College
06.2009
Certification - Medical Assisting
Hamilton Technical College
06.2001
Skills
- Admission assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessment
- IV/Central line/port management
- Triage
- Electronic Health Records using EPIC, Cerner, PCC and Allscripts
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Surgery scheduling
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2024 - 04.2025
Specialty RN
UnityPoint Clinic
12.2022 - Current
Ambulatory Surgery/Infusion Center Registered Nurse
UnityPoint
12.2022 - Current
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Lutheran Living
02.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Soderstrom Skin Institute
10.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
UnityPoint Clinics
01.2013 - 10.2020
ADN - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College
Certification - Medical Assisting
Hamilton Technical College
BSN - Nursing
Western Governor’s University