Jennifer Kruidbos

• Provide expert care to high-acuity trauma and medical/ surgical ICU patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, and multi-system management
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, utilizing critical thinking skills to collaborate with the appropriate provider for prompt interventions
• Use advanced clinical knowledge to identify gaps in interventions and documentation that impact patient safety and implements appropriate strategies to improve patient safety and health outcomes
• Lead interdisciplinary bedside rounds to coordinate care plans and ensure protocol adherence to coordinate comprehensive care plans using evidence-based interventions that promote clear communication between care providers to improve patient health outcomes
• Participate in QI initiatives aimed at reducing VAP, CLABSI, and improving sedation vacation compliance
• Analyzed patient data to identify trends, facilitating proactive interventions for to increase patient safety and health outcomes
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery

• Implemented the I-PASS tool across ICU and trauma stepdown units to improve handoff communication and patient safety
• Conducted audits and provided staff coaching, increasing compliance from 31% to 66%
• Presented project results and sustainability plan to hospital leadership and stakeholders

• Assisting patients with ADL's,
• Responsible for taking blood sugars, measuring and

recording vital signs, emptying foley catheters

• Assisting the registered nurse with vent care
• Using therapeutic communication with co-workers,

patients and family members

Checking blood sugars on all patients, turning and repositioning Q2, performing vent care

• Answer phone calls in a professional manner and enter

orders into the computer

• Evaluate rhythm strips Q4 and put in patient's chart for

physician to sign

• Use of mechanical lifts to assist patients out of bed
• Assisting patients with ADL's
• Assist the RN with any delegated duty within my scope

• Responsible for administering medications to residents and documenting on them Q4 hours
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding

patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

• Recorded all I and O's
• Assisted residents to doctor appointments and other outings
• Promoted good nutritional intake and assisted with

feeding residents