Lisa Kruger
Corinth,NY
Summary
I have been a Registered Nurse for the past 12 years. Throughout my career I have gained robust clinical experiences. I have worked in a variety of hospital departments and other community settings. I am reliable, fast-learning and enjoy working both within a team and also autonomously. I have mastered patient care in a multi-disciplinary, fast paced hospital setting. I am a passionate advocate for patients and enjoy collaboration with various specialty providers. I am an excellent communicator. Having worked in many clinical settings throughout my career, I am ready and eager to take my nursing skills to new opportunities beyond the bedside.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
Saratoga County Correctional Facility
01.2024 - Current
- Provides admission screenings, nursing assessments, wound care, dressing changes, medication administration, detox screening, and triage sick calls to the inmate population
- Communicates with on and off site medical and mental health providers, pharmacists, and other healthcare facilities for individual patient needs
- Coordinates outpatient appointments, arranges transportation, and secures safe supervision
Post Surgical Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Proficiently communicates and collaborates with nurses, medical providers, surgical providers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, anesthesiologists, care managers, and social workers to establish safe patient discharge
- Educates patients and family members on surgical discharge instructions including medication adherence, wound care, foley catheter care, pain management, and signs and symptoms of infections
- Assumes leadership roles: charge nurse, committees, instructor, and advocator
- Utilizes critical thinking to ensure safe patient recovery from anesthesia
BOCES Substitute Nurse
Hadley Luzerne Central School
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided care for students based on individual health care plans/IEPs and emergency care plans
- Served as a liaison between the home and the school system regarding student’s health concerns; assisted in managing injuries, pediatric diabetes, pediatric mental health concerns, updating/maintaining vaccine records, allergic reactions with use of EpiPen, and contacting family members with any concerns
- Complied with communicable disease control protocols, administered medications, and performed physical exams
OPWDD Registered Nurse
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assessed individuals with disabilities in their home setting, reviewed consumer care plans and protective oversites
- Administered medications, start/stop tube feeding, reviewed transportation needs
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided care for pediatric, oncology, hospice and general medical-surgical patient populations
- Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making and recommending necessary adjustments while following hospital and nursing division’s philosophies and standard of care set by the state of board of nursing, state nursing act, and other governing agency regulations
Education
RN-BSN -
SUNY Delhi
01.2016
Skills
Critical thinking
Communication
Autonomous
Time management
Fast learner/easily adaptive
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
Saratoga County Correctional Facility
01.2024 - Current
BOCES Substitute Nurse
Hadley Luzerne Central School
01.2019 - 01.2023
Post Surgical Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
OPWDD Registered Nurse
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
01.2014 - 01.2016
RN-BSN -
SUNY Delhi
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