Angela Kraut

Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion

• Complex wound care
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to meet goals LTC resident to ensure baseline functioning and with rehab residents to get them back to living environment prior to admission
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Discharging and admitting up to 3 residents per shift worked
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

• Collaborating with Director of Nursing as well as Senior Leadership evaluating day to day operations of 50 bed rehabilitation unit
• Maintaining staffing across three shifts
• On call status 24/7 to support staffing needs, telephonic triage for residents health needs
• Provided on site campus staffing as needed
• Participated in weekly care conferences with interdisciplinary team, family members and residents
• Daily evaluating facility’s JACHO readiness
• Provided training orientation to newly hired clinical staff
• Provided continuing education as identified by campus nurse educator.
• Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions and illnesses.
• Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.
• Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff.
• Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
• Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process
• Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care
• Triaged crisis situations and enacted appropriate interventions for treatment until end of event

• Established a mass vaccination clinic for employees at a large local medical center
• Worked closely with site liaison to establish workflows
• Maintained vaccines inventory to meet needs of team members
• Managed day to day operations including staff coordination to support clinic hours
• Served as a resource to other site leads to assist in day to day barriers
• Total vaccinations successfully administered and documented in 23 days = 2000+.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

• Administering COVID treatments positive/negative patients in patient population that have identified as immunosuppress via peripheral IV
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Administered medications via IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion..
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Working closely with department manager adjusting daily clinic workflows in fluid environment
• Fiscally ordering clinic supplies
• Maintain clean clinic environment and always be patient ready
• Working with providers from various specialties to identify patients eligible to receive COVID treatment.

• Working closely with CSW case managers to optimize care to vulnerable mentally ill patient population
• Daily medication administration while maintaining current COVID-19 CDC guidelines
• Home care visits to those individuals unable to make it to outpatient clinic
• Working closely with clinic Psychiatrist in maintaining individuals current medication administration record
• Second assignment
• Oversight of local CBRF
• Including maintaining staffing levels, ensuring home’s food and household supplies
• Created new weekly diabetic menu while ensuring nutritional supplements are provided to individuals that are at nutritional risk
• Provided support to staff when needed
• Point of communication with individual’s families with questions or concerns have regarding their loved one
• Coordinating family meetings including dietician, case worker, case registered nurse, as well as individual to develop personalized care plans
• Provided on call nursing coverage as needed.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

• Working closely with Mammography Radiologists to identify patients requiring breast biopsy based on abnormal breast imaging results
• Coordinates scheduling breast biopsies as well as caring for patient bedside as needed during biopsy as well as education as post procedure discharge education
• Notifies patient via phone call with biopsy results (malignant, benign and abnormal finds)
• Coordinates with patient to set up consult appointments with breast surgeon, medical oncologist, and/or breast nurse navigator
• Report breast biopsy results to ordering provider via electronic medical record
• Developed job description roles and responsibilities for this newly created position as model to implement across system.
• Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
• Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
• Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
• Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
• Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
• Developed new program and feature ideas for station.
• Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Provides Orientation to new research coordinators entering department continue to mentor and assist post orientation period (as needed)
• Collaborates with investigator to recruit eligible subjects to clinical protocols
• Serves as reference and resource for physicians, patients and colleagues regarding protocol treatments and procedures
• Advocates for patient and research compliance following Standard Operating Procedures while maintaining professional quality of Good Clinical Practice.
• Prepared documents, reports, and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
• Conducted oncology field research, collecting samples, and documenting data.
• Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines and budgets.
• Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
• Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
• Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
• Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
• Developed and maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents for traceability.

• Care of patients and families in clinic setting to coordinate appropriate care while working directly with their respective medical professional to ensure high quality care
• Administering chemotherapeutic including study related drugs
• Patient education and advocacy
• Flexibility to work with multiple providers in face paced clinical setting.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Worked one on with medical oncologist and staff to coordinate care for oncology patients in their day to day treatment and follow plan
• Chemotherapy administration and filled in when clinic short staffed.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
• Completed resident assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
• Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
• Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.

• Initially worked in infusion float pool and advanced to role of supervisor
• Supervised 15 team members, including clinical and office staff scheduling, yearly performance evaluations, monthly staff meeting, day to day operations in infusion clinic
• Budgeting, hiring and firing
• Staffed clinic as necessary and worked with medical oncologists to manage day to day care for their patients.
• Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
• Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
• Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
• Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
• Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
• Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
• Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care
• Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures

• Staffed clinic day to day in managing medical oncology patients in all aspects and care coordination
• Lead RN managing schedules and staffing to fill holes where needed across 3 clinic sites
• Supervised day to day operations at 3 clinic sites including nurses, medical assistants, and medical secretaries.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
• Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.