Margaret Kroeger, RN
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with three years of experience, including one year as a Charge Nurse in pediatric inpatient behavioral health. Led unit operations, coordinated multidisciplinary care, triaged acute patient needs, and delivered evidence-based care to children and adolescents with complex psychiatric conditions. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment, collaborative leadership, and effective management of multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated daily unit operations as Charge Nurse, assigned patient care responsibilities, supported nursing staff, ensured safe and efficient workflow.
- Provide specialized inpatient nursing care for up to 15 pediatric and adolescent patients with eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma-related disorders, suicidal ideation, and behavioral dysregulation.
- Perform comprehensive physical and psychiatric assessments, monitor changes in patient status, administer medications, and communicate critical findings.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and nursing colleagues to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Triage urgent clinical concerns using sound nursing judgment while maintaining patient safety and adhering to established clinical protocols.
- Precepted and mentored newly hired nurses, providing clinical instruction and support during orientation and transition to independent practice.
Patient Care Assistant
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, USA
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Monitored vital signs, blood glucose, and patient conditions for up to 12 patients, promptly communicated changes to nursing team to ensure timely interventions.
- Facilitated safe, compassionate patient care through effective communication, accurate documentation, and collaborative shift handoffs to enhance continuity of care.
- Provided support to patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio04-2023
Skills
- Charge Nurse Operations
- Clinical Triage
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care Coordination
- Epic Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Family Education
- Staff Development
- Leadership
- Therapeutic Communication
Certification
- Compact Registered Nurse License, 525531
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification (TCI)
Timeline
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
12.2020 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati