Jessica KRUEGER
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at M Health Fairview, specializing in cardiology and patient care. Proven leadership in program development and enhancing team collaboration. Expertise in electronic health records and critical thinking, leading to improved patient care outcomes through tailored health education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Cardiology
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
Minneapolis, MN
06.2015 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, following HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
RN Educator
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Eagan, Minnesota
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Conducted in-person classroom lessons, including hands-on simulation lab experiences, with 20+ students at a time.
- Developed and oversaw a clinical relationship with the VA Medical Center, providing a new clinic setting experience for students to grow in knowledge and interpersonal communication skills with a unique patient population.
- Maintained a classroom based on mutual respect and kindness for one another, while maintaining an appropriate teacher-to-student boundary.
RN, Heart Failure Care Coordinator
ALLINA HEALTH
Minneapolis, MN
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Collaboratively built the Heart Failure Care Coordination Program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, with the Minneapolis Heart Institute.
- Trained in an Advanced Leadership Project with physicians, I held a project lead role.
- Effectively managed team projects through systematic organization and planning, while also relating to others, instilling respect and trust.
- Adapted quickly and positively to the unique patient population's needs amid an ever-changing healthcare system.
- Participated in daily multidisciplinary rounds, identifying patient needs and creating individual acute care goals, reducing the length of stay.
- Motivated and empowered patients through teaching, coaching, and encouraging.
- Counseled and educated staff, patients, and families in gaining knowledge and skills while providing an effective learning environment.
- Developed a Heart Failure class curriculum for weekly heart failure classes provided for patients; also taught these classes weekly.
Registered Nurse, ICU
RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Waconia, MN
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Identified and recommended critical care needs through data assessment, frequent patient observations, and frequent assessments, with the unique ability to notice the most minor changes, to intervene quickly, and prevent further complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure a holistic and safe approach to patient care.
- Provided patient and family education pertinent to healthcare needs.
Nurse Educator
SELF EMPLOYED
Minneapolis, MN
10.2011 - 07.2013
- Built ongoing, trusting relationships with students by developing personalized teaching plans, listening effectively, asking pertinent and goal-oriented questions, providing feedback in a non-judgmental, safe manner that optimized learning, and assisting with individualized goal setting that had personal meaning for each student.
- Remained current with nursing literature and journals to ensure that evolving evidence-based knowledge was taught to students.
RN, Case Manager
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
Minneapolis, MN
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Assessed, prioritized, and managed clients' healthcare needs in the home environment.
- Coordinated client care across multiple medical teams, ensuring timeliness and best practices of client care.
- Educated clients and family members on personal safety and encouraged personal health empowerment.
Registered Nurse
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
Minneapolis, MN
08.2005 - 11.2010
- Floated across multiple ICUs (cardiovascular, medical, surgical), quickly adapting to increasingly complex situations, prioritizing urgent matters, connecting with needed team members to assist, and delegating appropriately.
- Performed thorough assessments of patients with complex medical conditions.
- Collaborated closely with physician team members, responding to ongoing, often rapid, and critical changes in patient status.
Education
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE LICENSE -
University of MN School of Nursing
Minneapolis, MNBACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
University of MN School of Nursing
Minneapolis, MNHEALTH AND WELLNESS - Public Health
Revelation Wellness
Skills
- Nursing leadership and project management
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment and education
- Interpersonal communication
- Staff coaching and guidance
- Health education presentation
- Care plan development
- Creative problem solving
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking skills
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
RN, Cardiology
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
06.2015 - Current
RN Educator
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
09.2014 - 01.2018
RN, Heart Failure Care Coordinator
ALLINA HEALTH
07.2013 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse, ICU
RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
02.2012 - 07.2013
Nurse Educator
SELF EMPLOYED
10.2011 - 07.2013
RN, Case Manager
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
12.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
08.2005 - 11.2010
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE LICENSE -
University of MN School of Nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
University of MN School of Nursing
HEALTH AND WELLNESS - Public Health
Revelation Wellness
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