Maija Kraber
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Honest and ethical employee eager to be considered for an open position as the PACU clinician. Dedicated and compassionate Expert Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Presently am CPAN certified with up to date BLS, ACLS and PALS. Currently in the process to graduate with a BSN within 18 months.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expert Professional Registered Nurse PACU
UPMC
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse PACU
Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital
01.1998 - 09.2021
- Optimized patient outcomes by continuously evaluating conditions and responses, quickly intervening to prevent or control complications
- Cared for 6+ patients each day, receiving and quickly assessing new patients from operating rooms
- Handled individual needs in culturally-appropriate manner, caring easily for people of all backgrounds
- Maintained continuity of care through proper charting and shift hand-offs
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
- When in charge I would implement assignments based on evaluating patient requirements.
- When precepting I would orient new hires to PACU and certify their ability to work on their own.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
05.1993 - 11.1997
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as endoscopies and bronchoscopies
- Supported patients during emergencies, quickly identifying and delivering life-saving treatments.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
06.1991 - 05.1993
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management of monitored patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Provided patient education
- Ensured safety and well being of patients
- Transported patients to and from different departments for monitored testing
- Accompanied patients via ambulance for different off site tests
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD05.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, Pre Nursing
Frostburg University
Frostburg, MDSkills
- Health Education
- Patient Education
- Anesthesia Recovery
- Perioperative Care
- Monitoring Recovery
Certification
CPAN
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Expert Professional Registered Nurse PACU
UPMC
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse PACU
Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital
01.1998 - 09.2021
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
05.1993 - 11.1997
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
06.1991 - 05.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology, Pre Nursing
Frostburg University