Maria Kramer
Aurora,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and excelling in team-based settings. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong clinical skills and ability to navigate changing patient needs with efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hca Healthone Skyridge
Lone Tree, CO
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Assisted in managing patient flow, ensuring timely assessments and interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments to oncology patients, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
Director of Nursing
Integrity home health
Aurora, CO
09.2019 - Current
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Integrity Home Health and Hospice
Aurora, CO
01.2017 - Current
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Team Select home care
Aurora, CO
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, CO06.2009
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta Montrose Technical College
Delta, CO06.2003
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection administering blood/chemotherapy
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Care Coordination
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- End-of-life care
- Access port care
- Pain control
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hca Healthone Skyridge
03.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Integrity home health
09.2019 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Integrity Home Health and Hospice
01.2017 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Team Select home care
04.2014 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta Montrose Technical College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Denver School of Nursing