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Karen Krueger

Wingate,NC

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with adult, geriatric, pediatric specialties.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Novant Health, Inc
01.2008 - Current
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Veterans Hospital
09.2003 - 01.2004

Registered Nurse

Atrium-Pineville
01.2002 - 07.2003

Registered Nurse

University Family Physicians
06.1998 - 09.1999

Coordinated patient care in a family practice enviornment.

Registered Nurse

St.Mary's Medical Center
06.1995 - 07.1998

Provided care for adults and children.

Registered Nurse

Seminole Dialysis Center
10.1994 - 07.1995

Provided Nursing care for patients in End stage Renal Disease.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing
New York, NY
06.1994

High School Diploma -

Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, NY
06.1987

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Resource Allocation
  • Care Planning
  • Managing deadlines
  • Team Coordination

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Novant Health, Inc
01.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse

Veterans Hospital
09.2003 - 01.2004

Registered Nurse

Atrium-Pineville
01.2002 - 07.2003

Registered Nurse

University Family Physicians
06.1998 - 09.1999

Registered Nurse

St.Mary's Medical Center
06.1995 - 07.1998

Registered Nurse

Seminole Dialysis Center
10.1994 - 07.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Richmond Hill High School
Karen Krueger