Julie Kramp
Newfane,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient acuity and family needs.. Offering expertise with a cardiac background Well-educated Telemetry Nurse gifted in rhythm interpretation and managing vital signs and pain. Valuable asset to healthcare organizations and known patient advocate. Promoting patient advocacy, patient charting and physician interaction skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an experienced nurses position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Successful working autonomously and in a team atmosphere.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Staff
Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Telemetry Unit
06.2022 - Current
- I currently provide direct bedside care to patients in an acute care environment
- I am excellent in rhythm interpretation as well as care of the Cardiac patient
- I also regularly treat patients with a variety of chronic diseasesin avariety of stages of disease process.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Assisted ailing patients with eating and bathing to support activities of daily living.
- Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2022
- I was working full time nights as an Administrative Nursing Supervisor
- As a member of the Patient Care
- Services Management Team I provided administrative coverage and support for clinical and managerial processes
- In conjunction with our Administrator on call, I assumed responsibility for all departments in the absence of a specific onsite department head or administrator
- I handled all aspects of clinical issues as well as staffing for every department in this 265 bed acute care teaching facility
- I also managed staffing for our sister facility – Degraff Medical Park’s Emergency Department.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in Type department and all other areas of hospital.
- Maintained nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports and identifying trends.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Telemetry Charge Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
05.2007 - 04.2021
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Staff relief Agency Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursefinders
05.2003 - 05.2007
- Full time agency staffing relief
- I worked as an agency nurse for Nursefinders
- My experiences included acute inpatient care including areas of ICU, medical surgical telemetry, and surgical post – operative cares
- I spent most of my time working between Medina Memorial Hospital
- CH
- Memorial’s Women’s Reproductive Health Clinic
- There I was privileged to educate perspective parents as well as participate in the Transvaginal Oocyte Retrieval Procedures.
Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Medina Memorial Hospital
09.1998 - 05.2003
- I worked at MMH in both acute inpatient care as well as long term residential cares
- I also worked as a member of the Emergency Department staff
- I worked closely with patients to provide all aspects of care in conjunction with the Medical Team planning and management of patient cares for best possible patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2021
Associate of Nursing and Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY12.1998
Skills
- Patient and family communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Medical Histories
- Pain Management Techniques
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Heart Failure
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Chronic Disease Management
- Quality Patient Care Delivery
- Patient Admission
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Patient Condition Observation
- Test Interpretations
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Interpreting EKGs
- Emergency Situations
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Disease Processes
Timeline
Agency Staff
Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Telemetry Unit
06.2022 - Current
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
02.2021 - 09.2022
Telemetry Charge Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
05.2007 - 04.2021
Staff relief Agency Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursefinders
05.2003 - 05.2007
Staff Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse
Medina Memorial Hospital
09.1998 - 05.2003
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Nursing and Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Niagara County Community College
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