Mandy Cramer
Cambridge,WI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a broad clinical background caring for patients across acute care, rehabilitation, hospice, skilled nursing, and home health settings. Recognized for excellent assessment skills, critical thinking, patient education, and compassionate care. Adept at monitoring complex patients, identifying subtle changes in condition, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and ensuring safe transitions. Eager to contribute strong clinical judgment and a patient-first approach in a surgical environment focused on safe postoperative recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare - Mercy Hospital
Janesville, Wisconsin
10.2024 - Current
- Local RN contract providing direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to facilitate seamless continuity of care post-discharge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and enhance rehabilitation services for improved patient outcomes.
- Employed RPMS and EHR Epic system to manage resources and patient records effectively.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amergis Healthcare- Agrace Hospice
Madison, Wisconsin
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans for hospice services.
- Monitored patient symptoms and adjusted care plans based on changing conditions.
- Provided education and support to patients and families on end-of-life care options.
- Served as liaison among patients, families, hospice staff, and physicians to facilitate informed decision-making regarding treatment options and prognosis.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care strategies and ensure effective communication.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Provided direct nursing care under local contract providing direct care to individuals with life limiting illness and through the end of life journey.
Staff Registered Nurse
AB staffing- Oakwood Village
Madison, Wisconsin
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered direct patient care to long-term, rehab, and hospice patients from diverse backgrounds with varying illnesses, ensuring individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted physical assessments, including wound care, skin integrity checks, and catheter changes, to monitor patient health and support recovery.
- Maintained accurate treatment records for hospice patients and promptly communicated changes in condition to physician staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) PointClickCare system.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Porterville Development Center
Porterville, California
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Short term RN contract provided direct patient care for individuals involved in the correctional system awaiting trial, deemed incompetent to stand trial or posing a danger to themselves or others.
- Provided direct patient care in mental health settings at Porterville Development Center.
- Facilitated crisis intervention to enhance safety and well-being of patients and staff.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and optimize individualized treatment plans and goals.
- Administered medications and ensured accuracy of medication records to support effective patient care.
Registered Nurse
MTILP inc.
Madison, Wisconsin
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Provide direct care for teens, adults and geriatric patients with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Led emergency response efforts, ensuring adherence to high standards of patient safety.
- Provided crisis intervention services to de-escalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices in developmental disability nursing care.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and elevate quality of patient care.
- Conducted performance evaluations and delivered constructive feedback to unlicensed staff and nurses to support professional growth.
Registered Nurse, PCA supervisor
Superior homecare
Lakeville, Mn
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Oriented caregivers with patient-specific training to enhance quality of care.
- Assessed client needs, identified goals, developed plans of care, and provided supervision for implementation of services.
- Supervised and evaluated home care staff to ensure compliance with organizational policies and improve service delivery.
- Mentored new caregivers on best practices and protocols to ensure effective patient care.
- Scheduled home visits with clients based on their individual needs while considering available resources.
- Coordinated supervisory visits for personal care assistants to ensure quality oversight.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Heartland hospice and home care
Maplewood, MN
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual patient needs.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, medication administration, injections, IV therapy and other treatments.
- Implemented infection control protocols designed to reduce risk of exposure and transmission of communicable diseases.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and recovery strategies.
Registered Nurse ortho neuro
Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Developed individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings, diagnostic tests, and physician orders.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Taught patients how to use devices, care for wounds and prevent complications with proper care.
- Operated Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) Meditech system.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Superior, WI05-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- IV therapy & Medication administration
- Meditech/PontClickCare/EPIC charting
- Infection control
- Compassionate patient care
- Crisis intervention
- Patient education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Pain management
Certification
- Wisconsin RN license # 228035 exp. 2/2028
- BLS-AHA exp 6/2028
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare - Mercy Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amergis Healthcare- Agrace Hospice
07.2024 - 10.2024
Staff Registered Nurse
AB staffing- Oakwood Village
11.2022 - 01.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare - Porterville Development Center
02.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
MTILP inc.
09.2016 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, PCA supervisor
Superior homecare
03.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Heartland hospice and home care
08.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse ortho neuro
Kootenai Medical Center
08.2007 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College