Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Nicholas Ray Kraus

UW Heath Hospital - Burn/ICU
Mount Horeb,WI
1
Language
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Work History

Registered Nurse

1 Year 7 Months
UW Heath Hospital - Burn/ICU | 01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices in critical care settings.
  • Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for burn and ICU patients.
  • Monitored vital signs and administered medications, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and clinical competency within the team.
  • Implemented advanced wound care techniques, resulting in improved healing rates for complex burn injuries.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

2 Years 6 Months
UW Health - Fitchburg | 07.2022 - 01.2025
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and compliance standards.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Trained new staff in best practices for patient care and safety procedures, fostering team efficiency.

Patient Scheduling Representative

1 Year
UW Health, Fitchburg | 07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Engaged with patients to address their concerns and needs.
  • Patient Interactions
  • Organized daily tasks to optimize workflow and efficiency.
  • Performed administrative tasks to support office operations.

Certified Training Store Leader

11 Years 11 Months
Kwik Trip Inc, Cross Plains | 07.2009 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw staffing operations for team scheduling and recruitment.
  • Training Store Staff
  • Developed and delivered training programs for management in Madison area to enhance leadership skills
  • Conducted training sessions for store staff to improve customer service and operational knowledge
  • Executed routine office responsibilities to support daily operations.
  • Organized scheduling to optimize team workflows and efficiency.
  • Conducted hiring and termination processes for team members.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies to enhance productivity.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madison College | Truax Campus | 12-2024

- Graduated my Nursing program in December of 2024

- Passed my NCLEX exam and received my Certification as a Registered Nurse

Skills

Emergency certifications
Patient-centered Care
IV medication administration
Clinical Leadership
Patient evaluation
Continuous Improvement
Team Collaboration
Patient Rapport
Team Mentorship
Advanced Cardiac Care
Burn ICU experience
Drug delivery
Management Experience
Communication
Professional
Respectful
Personable
Eager To Learn
Motivated
Compassion and empathy

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Critical Life Support
  • Registered Nurse - ADN

Languages

English

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UW Heath Hospital - Burn/ICU
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Certified Nursing Assistant

UW Health - Fitchburg
07.2022 - 01.2025Read More

Patient Scheduling Representative

UW Health, Fitchburg
07.2021 - 07.2022Read More

Certified Training Store Leader

Kwik Trip Inc, Cross Plains
07.2009 - 06.2021Read More

Madison College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Nicholas Ray Kraus