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KELLY KRAMER

Ankeny

Summary

Results-driven RN with over 10 years in home health and hospice care. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, providing wound care, and mentoring staff. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Home Health/Hospice Nurse

St Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll, IA
05.2014 - Current

Assisted in providing wound care through application of wound vacs and lymphoedema wraps. Supported patients with K2 Urgo wraps to promote healing.

Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment plans.

Medication Management, teaching and medication injections

Gave emotional support to hospice patient's and families

  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, tailoring interventions accordingly.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and team cohesion.

Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical Floor

St Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll, IA
05.2012 - 05.2014
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that elevated patient satisfaction scores significantly.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
  • Supervised daily operations of nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital policies.

ICU Nurse

St Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll, IA
05.2012 - 05.2014

Achieved optimal patient outcomes through effective management of complex care protocols for severely ill individuals. Enhanced patient engagement by providing tailored one-on-one support. Improved patient and family knowledge through comprehensive education initiatives. Certified in advanced life support techniques including ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.

RN-Medical Surgical Floor

St Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll, IA
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Delivered patient-centered care on medical-surgical floor, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, monitoring patient responses for timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
05-2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

DMACC
Carroll, IA
05-2010

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Wound care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Lab draws

Timeline

RN Home Health/Hospice Nurse

St Anthony Regional Hospital
05.2014 - Current

Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical Floor

St Anthony Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2014

ICU Nurse

St Anthony Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2014

RN-Medical Surgical Floor

St Anthony Regional Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Upper Iowa University

Associate of Science - Nursing

DMACC