Lois Krause
Damon,TX
Summary
Compassionate ICU Charge Nurse with comprehensive background in critical care nursing. Managed high-acuity patients, coordinated patient care, and led teams to deliver quality care while adhering to best practices. Skilled in critical thinking, decision-making under pressure, and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams. Made significant impact by improving patient outcomes and increasing team efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
Sugar Land, TX
08.2008 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care plans.
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Maintained appropriate staffing levels to support optimal patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to uphold best practice standards.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
ICU Charge Nurse
OakBend Medical Center
Richmond, TX
06.1987 - 04.2009
- Supervised nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing clinical skills and promoting professional growth.
- Served as a preceptor, providing orientation on unit policies and coaching on clinical competencies.
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Polly Ryon Hospital
Richmond, TX
07.1985 - 06.1987
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX06-1985
Skills
- Critical care management
- Staff training and development
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Renal replacement therapy
- Ventilator management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
08.2008 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
OakBend Medical Center
06.1987 - 04.2009
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Polly Ryon Hospital
07.1985 - 06.1987
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
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