Nicole Kruis
Clearfield,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with specialization in Obstetrics. Offer comprehensive experience in Antepartum care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, neonatal care, and patient education. Strengths include strong critical thinking skills, effective communication with patients and medical teams, and ability to handle high-stress situations calmly. Previous work has contributed significantly to enhancing patient satisfaction levels and improving healthcare protocols within obstetrics department.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Obstetrics
Penn Highlands DuBois
DuBois, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining the stage and progression of labor.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
Registered Nurse- Intermediate Care Unit
Penn Highlands DuBois
DuBois, PA
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Consulted with dietitians regarding nutritional needs of assigned patients; monitored food intake during meal times.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or new developments in treatment protocols.
- Provided family members with education regarding the diagnosis of their loved one's illness and how best to provide supportive care at home.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
Laborer
Walmart Distribution Center
Woodland, PA
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
- Oversaw both incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying orders were picked and shipped or placed into inventory accurately and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
- Communicated with professionals to coordinate daily tasks.
- Positioned lifting devices to move loaded pallets, skids, and boxes to designated areas.
- Reported safety issues or concerns to professionals immediately for assessment.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Attended regular meetings with management team members to discuss productivity goals.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, removing debris, and organizing supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University
Clearfield, PA05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University
Clearfield, PA05-2020
Skills
- Vaginal birth after cesarean support
- Preterm labor management
- Discharge planning
- Advanced fetal monitoring
- Induction of labor
- Preeclampsia management
- Postpartum hemorrhage prevention
- Newborn assessment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency management
- Infant security measures
- Gestational diabetes management
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum care
- IV therapy
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Evaluating staffing assignments
- Prioritize tasks efficiently
- Organization
Certification
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Obstetrics
Penn Highlands DuBois
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Intermediate Care Unit
Penn Highlands DuBois
06.2020 - 05.2021
Laborer
Walmart Distribution Center
08.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University
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