PJ Strack
Independence,MO
Summary
Experienced in developing comprehensive education programs for a dedicated team of nurses specializing in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Implemented a high-fidelity simulation program to enhance CRRT training and skills. Proficient in analyzing and presenting quality program data to drive improvements in patient care. Skilled in delivering engaging presentations on data findings and program development. Demonstrated expertise in writing and maintaining policies and procedures specific to CRRT, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Management – Utilization Review: Admission & Denials
Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
11.2023 - Current
- Utilization Review Nurse review patients charts and collaborate with the medical team to ensure correct placement of patients in the hospital setting while also collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence-based care is being provided
- Navigates the complex health insurance companies effectively to be able to advocate for patients and families
CRRT Clinical Coordinator
Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Fosters a collaborative partnership with Nephology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) physicians’ leadership, nursing leadership, and nursing staff
- Providing new and continued education to team members troubleshooting pump issues and coordinate care of patients
- Development and coordinate the role out of new equipment
- While ensuring that evidence-based care is a driving force in the care that is being delivered
- Collaborates with the medical device companies to ensure that education, equipment, and supplies are being utilized to its capacity
- Development of the CRRT Simulation program
Critical Care Charge Nurse PICU
Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
05.2008 - 01.2018
- Coordinate the unit workflow for nursing staff, CA/NT and US
- Work with the education coordinators in the PICU to optimizes learning opportunities for orientee’s and the continued growth and knowledge of the experienced nursing staff in the PICU
- Collaborates with inpatient floors, operating room, emergency department and the nursing supervisors to ensure that appropriate resources are available that optimizes the care of critical ill patients
- Became an active member of the CRRT specialty team in 2012
Critical Care Staff Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
04.2005 - 05.2008
- Provides care to patients that are requiring critical care services in a combined Cardiac and Medical ICU that included but not limited to advanced airway, respiratory needs, vasoactive and/or inotropic support, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, and trauma patients
- Mentors staff while developing critical thinking skills, knowledge of diseases process
- Able to support and educate families of patients during hospitalization
Staff Nurse Inpatient
Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
06.2003 - 04.2005
- Provide care to patients with a history of cardiac, liver, GI diagnosis while utilizing the nursing process and knowledge
- Over sees the care provided by non-licensed personal and ensure that they provide care within their scope of practice
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2003
Associates of Arts -
05.2001
Skills
- Creating Effective Training Solutions
- Training Implementation
- Patient Insurance Verification
- Expertise in Health Policy Standards
- Clinical Utilization Review
- Quality Assurance Initiatives
- Inpatient Treatment Coordination
- Effective Interpersonal Effective Communication
- Patient Discharge Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance Procedures
- Cross-Functional Team Engagement
- Communication
- Documentation Proficiency
- Clinical Evaluation Skills
Presentations
Factors associated with successful liberation from continuous renal replacement therapy in children and young adults: analysis of the worldwide exploration of renal replacement outcomes collaborative in Kidney Disease Registry., Stenson EK, Alhamoud I, Alobaidi R, Bottari G, Fernandez S, Fuhrman DY, Guzzi F, Haga T, Kaddourah A, Marinari E, Mohamed T, Morgan C, Mottes T, Neumayr T, Ollberding NJ, Raggi V, Ricci Z, See E, Stanski NL, Zang H, Zangla E, Gist KM; WE-ROCK Investigators., Intensive Care Med., 06/01/24, 50, 6, 861-872, 10.1007/s00134-024-07336-4, 03/04/24, 38436726, PMC11164640
Certification
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Pediatric Acute/Critical Care Nursing, 10/01/15-Current
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Presentations
- Creating a High-Fidelity Interactive Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Simulation, International Pediatric Simulation Society Webinar, 2023
- Reality, Simulation the Same, AKI CRRT -Poster, 03/01/22
- Pediatric Nursing Luncheon Roundtable Discussion: CRRT/ECMO Connections with Limited Access, Annual Dialysis Conference, 2020
Timeline
Case Management – Utilization Review: Admission & Denials - Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
11.2023 - Current
CRRT Clinical Coordinator - Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
01.2018 - 11.2023
Critical Care Charge Nurse PICU - Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
05.2008 - 01.2018
Critical Care Staff Nurse - Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
04.2005 - 05.2008
Staff Nurse Inpatient - Children’s Mercy Hospital- Adele Hall Campus
06.2003 - 04.2005
Graceland University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Associates of Arts,
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Pediatric Acute/Critical Care Nursing, 10/01/15-Current
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