Jeffery Kroehler
Paw Paw,MI
Summary
Cardiac telemetry nurse with over 20 years of nursing experience, spending the last few as a charge nurse leading a 45-bed cardiac unit. Collaborates well with physician and nursing staff alike in order to expedite patient care. Strong patient advocate. Equipped with ACLS and BLS certifications.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit
Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2005 - Current
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend
South Bend, IN
07.1999 - 07.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Nursing
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI07.1999
Skills
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Compassionate and Caring
- Student Precepting
- Direct Supervision
- Unit Oversight
- Work Assignments
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit
Ascension Borgess Hospital
07.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend
07.1999 - 07.2005
Nursing
Andrews University
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