Byron Kraus
WACO,NE
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Angels Care Home Health, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective communication. Committed to advocating for patients and families while ensuring compliance with infection control measures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Angels Care Home Health
Grand Island, NE
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments to gather medical histories and vital signs.
- Supported healthcare team in administering medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventative care strategies.
- Participated in infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism.
Registered Nurse
York Medical Clinic
York, NE
10.2016 - 05.2023
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2003
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Care planning
Patient management
Care plan development
Professional bedside manner
Family education
Licensed RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Angels Care Home Health
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
York Medical Clinic
10.2016 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska At Kearney