Christopher A. Kreig
Eastampton
Summary
Dedicated nurse with over 20 years of experience specializing in procedural nursing and committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As an emerging Nurse Leader, focuses on inspiring colleagues to excel in their roles while fostering a culture of compassion and support for patients and their families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
10.2023 - Current
- Working as a Cath Lab nurse I care for patients during a multitude of cardiovascular procedures. Completing tasks in one of three procedural roles, including moderate sedation nurse, scrub/circulating, and recording, utilizing skills I have gained from my nursing career. These skills include, but are not limited to, ongoing active assessments, medication administration, setting up/ maintaining sterile fields, and code STEMI response.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Browns Mills, NJ
08.2013 - 10.2023
- Working as the Assistant Nurse Manager of the Outpatient Procedure Unit, my supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, upholding the Charge Nurse role of a fast paced same day care unit, processing an average of 30 pre/post procedure patients per day. Delegate work assignments based on patient priorities and staff competencies. Administrative responsibilities include staffing and scheduling for 24 team members. Directly supervise 15 staff members of varying disciplines; i.e. Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and Unit Coordinators. Conduct annual performance reviews. I am responsible for process variance monitoring and development of corrective action plans to resolve deviations. I assist in the hiring process by interviewing prospective candidates for the unit and making recommendations for appointment.
Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Level 3
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Browns Mills, NJ
11.2008 - 08.2013
- Working as a Nurse on the Outpatient Procedure Unit, my responsibilities include preoperative and postoperative planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients undergoing a variety of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular procedures. Certified for conscious sedation and monitoring for minor procedures to include vascular angiography and angioplasty, Transesophageal echocardiogram, bronchoscopy, and radiology guided biopsy. In this role I utilized my procedure knowledge to educate patients in both the pre-procedure and discharge capacities. Instruction and education given to patients during a pre-procedure phone conversation aided in the planning process to ensure the most effective care and best patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Mid. State Correction Facility
Wrightstown, NJ
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Working per diem in a medium security correctional facility, I cared for inmates during sick call for a number of symptoms. My responsibilities also included screening individuals for chronic care visits and setting up doctor visits for inmates requiring extended or acute care, while working with other RN’s, LPN’s, medical technicians, and assistants.
Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Level 2
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Browns Mills, NJ
02.2004 - 11.2008
- Working on a 27 bed unit with a primary focus on post-open heart surgical and other cardiac patients, as well as pulmonary and vascular overflow, my responsibilities included the direct care of a team of up to 6 telemetry patients.
- 36 hours per week
Education
BSN -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA01-2016
AAS - Nursing
Burlington County College
Pemberton, NJ01-2003
High school Diploma - undefined
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
Columbus, NJ01-2000
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2026
Master of Science - Management
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2026
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support certification
- Proficient in Peripherally Inserted Central line Catheter (PICC) placement techniques
- Experience in administering moderate sedation
Affiliations
- Current active member of the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey.
- Active member of the Nurse Practice Council at Deborah Heart and Lung Center for over 10 years.
Certification
American Heart Association BLS CPR/AED, ACLS, Moderate/conscious sedation.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
08.2013 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Level 3
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
11.2008 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Mid. State Correction Facility
02.2008 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Level 2
Deborah Heart and Lung Center
02.2004 - 11.2008
AAS - Nursing
Burlington County College
High school Diploma - undefined
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
BSN -
Drexel University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Wilmington University
Master of Science - Management
Wilmington University