Jeff Krueger
Rancho Cordova,CA
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Labor and Delivery RN with extensive experience managing complex maternity cases and supporting patients through labor, delivery, and recovery. Known for clear communication, patient advocacy, and clinical judgment. Focused on coordinated care, safety, and education that improve patient confidence and continuity of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
Sacramento, California
05.2016 - Current
- Provided bedside support to Sutter Medical Center Sacramento patients across acute care units.
- Administered medications to patients following Sutter nursing protocols. and tracked patient responses using Sutter nursing protocols.
- Completed patient condition assessments and recorded findings in electronic health records.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment and implement interventions, improving patient care continuity.
- Worked with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to support care plans.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Maintained infection control standards throughout Sutter Medical Center Sacramento clinical areas.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Identified and addressed treatment-related issues, including drug interactions and allergies, ensuring patient safety through timely interventions.
- Supported safe patient transfers, mobility, and comfort measures on busy shifts.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, California
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal status during labor.
- Assessed labor progress and prepared patients for delivery procedures.
- Monitored patient progress during labor and delivery process to ensure a safe birting environment for both mother and baby.
- Performed labor and delivery triage functions such as fetal heart rate monitoring and assessment of maternal vital signs.
- Delivered labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care using Sutter Roseville protocols.
- Administered medications and IV therapy per physician orders.
- Provided direct nursing care to postpartum patients, including physical assessments, wound care, and administering medications.
- Facilitated cesarean recovery and postpartum transition for patients on Sutter Roseville units, ensuring safe and supportive care.
- Supported cesarean sections and conducted post-operative follow-up visits with mothers after C-section births.
- Educated families on labor, recovery, and newborn care.
- Counseled families regarding prenatal issues, delivery options, breastfeeding support, and contraception methods.
- Coordinated care with obstetricians, anesthesia, and neonatal teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Coordinated communication between physician staff, patients, and families, enhancing understanding and collaboration in care.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on their unique needs.
- Coordinated patient discharge plans by providing education on home health care needs and infant safety measures.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic medical records.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to hospital policy standards.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition to determine appropriate course of action.
- Supported women through the labor process by providing emotional comfort and encouragement.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Lukes hospital
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal status during labor to ensure timely interventions.
- Assessed labor progress and prepared patients for delivery procedures.
- Delivered labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care using Sutter Roseville protocols.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated daily patient care, enhancing unit operations and patient experience.
- Delegated assignments and balanced staffing across shifts in an acute care setting.
- Assessed patient conditions and promptly escalated changes to the physician team, facilitating timely medical responses.
- Administered medications and monitored treatments following facility protocols and standards.
- Provided training to new nurses, enhancing their skills and confidence. on procedures, priorities, and bedside communication.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington DC, DC
03.2006 - 01.2010
- Coordinated Labor and Delivery unit workflow to ensure optimal patient care during high-acuity admissions.
- Monitored fetal heart tracings, promptly reporting changes to obstetric providers to enhance maternal and fetal safety.
- Guided patients and families through labor, birth, and postpartum care.
- Provided direct patient care for labor and delivery patients, including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor to evaluate progress of labor and detect any abnormalities.
- Performed assessments of laboring mothers and newborns to determine risk factors or potential complications.
- Assisted physicians with deliveries, cesarean sections, forceps and vacuum-assisted deliveries, and other procedures.
- Managed emergency situations during childbirth such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse using appropriate protocols.
- Supervised bedside nurses through labor assessments and shift priorities.
- Monitored maternal vital signs to identify potential complications during labor on admission and throughout the labor process, identifying changes in condition.
- Communicated staffing needs and patient status across multidisciplinary care teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, midwives and nurses to provide comprehensive care for mother-infant dyads.
- Supported hospital policies, safety standards, and labor unit protocols.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior nurses assigned to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Provided emotional support to families facing perinatal loss or neonatal intensive care unit admission, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Conducted rounds regularly to assess the status of each patient under care.
- Delivered prescribed medications, including antibiotics and oxytocin, to patients in labor.
- Ensured proper implementation of safety measures in the unit including infection control practices.
- Served as an advocate for patients' rights while providing quality care within ethical standards.
Travel Registered Nurse
travcorp, American mobile,
Washington DC, Hartford, Alexandria Va, Folsom Ca,
11.1999 - 03.2006
- Provided labor and delivery care for pregnant patients at diverse travel assignments.
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal vital signs throughout labor.
- Assessed contraction progress and supported safe delivery room preparation.
- Administered medications and IV therapies per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians, midwives, and nursing staff during active deliveries.
- Educated patients on birth plans, postpartum care, and newborn feeding.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and delivery events in medical records.
- Responded to emergencies with calm support and critical clinical judgment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers in developing individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided post-delivery care to mothers, newborns and their families.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide quality nursing care to obstetrical patients.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians and monitored vital signs during patient care.
- Instructed new nurses on labor and delivery policies and procedures to ensure compliance with standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment for mother, baby, family members during the labor process.
- Performed patient assessments and documented findings for labor and delivery patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving mothers or babies requiring immediate attention.
- Monitored newborns' health conditions while evaluating potential risks or complications related to pregnancy.
- Assisted with the induction of labor, fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams meetings to discuss complex cases involving multiple diagnoses.
- Conducted physical exams on pregnant women, assessed risk factors and provided education on nutrition and exercise.
- Assessed fetal well-being using ultrasound technology and interpreted results accurately.
- Oversaw the admission process for high risk labor and delivery cases including completing required paperwork.
- Coached women through labor stages while providing emotional support to them and their families.
- Provided pre-operative teaching for cesarean section deliveries to ensure that patients were adequately prepared for the surgery.
- Served as a resource person for staff members seeking assistance or clarification regarding clinical issues.
- Monitored and documented patient progress to inform clinical decisions during delivery. progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Alta Bates Medical Center
Oakland, California
08.1998 - 11.1999
- Delivered labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care using Sutter Roseville protocols.
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal status during labor.
- Assessed labor progress and prepared patients for delivery procedures.
- Administered medications and IV therapy per physician orders.
- Educated families on labor, recovery, and newborn care.
- Coordinated care with obstetricians, anesthesia, and neonatal teams.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic medical records.
- Counseled families regarding prenatal issues, delivery options, breastfeeding support, and contraception methods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to hospital policy standards.
- Performed labor and delivery triage functions such as fetal heart rate monitoring and assessment of maternal vital signs.
- Supported women through the labor process by providing emotional comfort and encouragement.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on their unique needs.
- Coordinated patient discharge plans by providing education on home health care needs and infant safety measures.
- Provided direct nursing care to postpartum patients, including physical assessments, wound care, and administering medications.
- Supported cesarean sections and conducted follow-up visits with mothers after surgery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
USAF
Bossier City, Louisiana
10.1995 - 08.1998
- Monitored patient conditions and responded to changes in care needs.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate nursing documentation.
- Communicated with physicians and care teams about patient status and treatment plans.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and patient transfers within the unit.
- Documented changes in status and plan of care during daily rounds.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Enforced infection control practices and supported safe clinical operations.
- Trained new nurses on unit procedures, safety practices, and patient care standards.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Reviewed patient charts and updated care plans for assigned nursing cases.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between the nursing department and other disciplines.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated shift assignments across patient care areas.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, California
07.1994 - 10.1995
- Delivered labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care using Sutter Roseville protocols.
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal status during labor.
- Assessed labor progress and prepared patients for delivery procedures.
- Performed labor and delivery triage functions such as fetal heart rate monitoring and assessment of maternal vital signs.
- Administered medications and IV therapy per physician orders.
- Provided direct nursing care to postpartum patients, including physical assessments, wound care, and administering medications.
- Provided support during cesarean sections; conducted post-operative follow-up visits with mothers after C-section births.
- Supported cesarean recovery and postpartum transition on Sutter Roseville units.
- Educated families on labor, recovery, and newborn care, enhancing their preparedness for post-discharge challenges.
- Coordinated care with obstetricians, anesthesia, and neonatal teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Facilitated communication between physician staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, ensuring tailored support for each patient's unique needs.
- Coordinated patient discharge plans by providing education on home health care needs and infant safety measures.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition to determine appropriate course of action.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic medical records.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to women during labor, fostering a positive birth experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06-1995
Skills
- Fetal monitoring
- IV therapy
- Medication management
- Labor triage
- Direct patient care
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Wound management
- Clinical documentation
- Care planning
- Infection control
- EMR / EHR
- Patient education
- Specimen collection
- Wound management
- Maternity nursing
- Family education
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Electronic charting
- Medication management
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- registered nurse
- BLS
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- NRP
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
05.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
06.2015 - 05.2016
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Lukes hospital
05.2011 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Georgetown University Medical Center
03.2006 - 01.2010
Travel Registered Nurse
travcorp, American mobile,
11.1999 - 03.2006
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Alta Bates Medical Center
08.1998 - 11.1999
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
USAF
10.1995 - 08.1998
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kern Medical Center
07.1994 - 10.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield