Naomi Krueger
Taylor,MI
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in delivering compassionate home health services. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs. Proficient in care coordination and patient advocacy, fostering team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes.
Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Optimal Care
06.2016 - Current
- Evaluated effectiveness of current care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on ongoing assessment data.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by collaborating with discharge planners and healthcare professionals.
- Provided wound care management, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate open communication and seamless care coordination.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Amber Home Healthcare
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to patient and/or caregiver
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Ritestep Rehab Solutions
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing customized home care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment, minimizing risks for injury among patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Registered Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Texas Healthcare Solulions
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Improved patient comfort by skillfully addressing pain management concerns and adjusting care accordingly.
- Provided wound care management of wounds, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by collaborating with discharge planners and healthcare professionals.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Provided skilled, timely emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Tri County Home Health
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current treatment plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on ongoing assessment data.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
Registered Nurse
Garden City Hospital
11.2003 - 01.2008
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their upcoming procedure to alleviate anxiety, address concerns, and ensure informed consent was obtained properly.
- Monitored patients throughout surgeries to identify any immediate concerns.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individual care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish priorities for care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Nursing
Madonna University
Livonia, MISkills
- Home safety evaluation
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- Clinical assessment
- Wound care/ Wound Vac
- PICC line maintenance
- CHF education/management
- HTN education/management
- COPD education/management
- Diabetes education/management
- education/management of comorbities
- perform start of care, recertification, resumption of care, and discharge visits utilizing Medicare Guidelines
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Optimal Care
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Ritestep Rehab Solutions
11.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Amber Home Healthcare
01.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
04.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
Texas Healthcare Solulions
08.2010 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse
Tri County Home Health
06.2009 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse
Garden City Hospital
11.2003 - 01.2008
Nursing
Madonna University
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