Anna Krull
West Babylon,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 10 years of experience excelling in cardiac care and surgical platforms on a step-down unit. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle critically acute patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Long Island
11.2013 - Current
- Monitored patient condition by identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provide direct care to surgical patients, specializing in pre and post-operative cardiothoracic patients
- Monitoring external pacing wires and drains
- Assess patients for any negative changes in their condition and develop an individualized plan of care
- Work collaboratively as a team with all staff members.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nursing Assistant
NYU Langone Long Island
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Prioritizing needs of patients, utilizing time management skill.
- Assisting with skin and wound care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05.2013
Skills
- Precepting Staff and Students
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Chest Pain Management
- Critical Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Patient Discharge
- Procedure Preparations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medication Administration
- Family Education
- Performing EKGs
- Medication and IV Administration
- Feeding Pumps
- Infection Control
- Trauma Recovery
- Direct Patient Care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Cardiac Monitors
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
License
RN-BSN- # 676807
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Long Island
11.2013 - Current
Nursing Assistant
NYU Langone Long Island
01.2011 - 01.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Walden University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Molloy College