Kandy Kraemer
Tamaqua,PA
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 20 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
03.2017 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St Lukes Hospital
12.2009 - 09.2015
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
12.2002 - 02.2007
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 7-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA08.2002
Skills
- Direct Supervision
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Medication Management
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Operational Procedures
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
03.2017 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
09.2016 - 03.2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St Lukes Hospital
12.2009 - 09.2015
Acute Care Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
02.2007 - 12.2009
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
12.2002 - 02.2007
Diploma - Nursing
St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
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