Amanda Crist-Krueger
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Primary Care Associates
10.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Back Office Clinical Supervisor
Primary Care Associates
11.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Nurse/Medical Assistant personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with Medical Director to raise standards of practice.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff
Certified Medical Assistant
Primary Care Associates
06.2007 - 11.2012
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charter College
Anchorage, AK10.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05.2007
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
Alaska State License - AK154182 - current
BLS - American Heart Association - expires 03/2025
ACLS - eMedCert - expires 07/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Primary Care Associates
10.2019 - Current
Back Office Clinical Supervisor
Primary Care Associates
11.2012 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Primary Care Associates
06.2007 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charter College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
University of Alaska Anchorage
Alaska State License - AK154182 - current
BLS - American Heart Association - expires 03/2025
ACLS - eMedCert - expires 07/2026
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