Renee Kramer
Omaha,NE
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in surgical patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Prioritizes nursing tasks and determines appropriate interventions. Offering 27 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care. Committed to maintaining industry knowledge and making valuable contributions to patient care and healthcare staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery RN Staff Nurse
Boystown National Research Hospital
08.2012 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Kept optimal supply levels for anesthesia, OR and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Prepped operating rooms by damp dusting all surfaces to comply with environmental asepsis standards and ensure all necessary equipment and instruments are available for cases.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors. Ensure appropriate Time-Out with Surgical Team.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by assisting the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient's surgery.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Surgery Charge Nurse
Boystown National Research Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Mentored and supervised staff nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, staff RNs, and support staff.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance patient care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentors, coaches and conducts role modeling (including positive team leadership) with nurses and other patient care staff.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Assess the performance of nursing staff and offers guidance when needed. Participates in the performance based evaluation process by providing feedback to leadership.
Post-Partum/Gyn Team Lead Supervisor
CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2018
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Cared for patients in 32-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Directed nursing activities for Post-Partum Unit with 25+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided on-going regular informal feedback/coaching to staff and administered annual performance reviews
Obstetrics/GYN RN Staff Nurse
CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, DPT and other illnesses of concern.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midland Lutheran College
Fremont, NE04.1997
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance/JCAHO Compliance
- Teaching
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection Control
- Quality Improvement - Process Improvement Initiative
Certification
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing RNC-OB
Certified 12/01/2008 to 12/15/2020
Timeline
Surgery Charge Nurse
Boystown National Research Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2024
Surgery RN Staff Nurse
Boystown National Research Hospital
08.2012 - Current
Post-Partum/Gyn Team Lead Supervisor
CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2018
Obstetrics/GYN RN Staff Nurse
CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midland Lutheran College
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