Andrea Kroll
Barre,VT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with quick adaptability to changing healthcare needs. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through thoughtful consideration of patient needs and ensuring patient safety to achieve positive patient outcomes. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with a compassionate approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Med-Surg
Gifford Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Tasks included medication administration, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, wound care, pre and post-op care for gynecological and abdominal surgeries.
- Experience in hip and total knee replacements and providing education to patients and their families.
- Experience working with heparin, cardiac, and Insulin drips.
- Other skills include PCA pumps, central line blood draw and management, IV therapy, and inserting and maintaining peripheral IV's.
- Experience in telemetry and interpretation, ostomy care, feeding tube care and management, blood product administration, and CPAP/BiPAP management.
RN Long Term Care
Gifford Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Tasks included medication administration, diabetes treatment and management, documentation, maintaining patient records, performing assessments, wound care, fall risk prevention and care, and contributing to care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Med-tech/Personal Care Assistant
The Gary Residence
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the provision of residential services for assisted living, including oral medication administration, assistance with personal care, and maintaining safety and wellbeing of residents.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
New Grad RN Residency Program - Med-Surg
Central Vermont Medical Center
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for patient care and safety, including medication administration, maintaining patient records, performing assessments, administering and maintaining IV therapy.
- Other tasks included chest tube management and monitoring various drainage devices such as JP drains and wound vacs.
Personal Care Assistant
Heaton Woods Residence
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the provision of residential services for assisted living, including assistance with personal care, respiratory treatments, skin care, social and recreational activities, and meal services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
Northfield, VT04.2022
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Telemetry monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring and evaluating
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Timeline
RN Med-Surg
Gifford Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
RN Long Term Care
Gifford Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2024
New Grad RN Residency Program - Med-Surg
Central Vermont Medical Center
09.2022 - 01.2023
Med-tech/Personal Care Assistant
The Gary Residence
06.2021 - 02.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Heaton Woods Residence
03.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
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