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Samantha Krupa

North Royalton,OH

Summary

Registered Nurse with geriatric care history, management experience, IV Nursing, and management of patients and care plans. Organized in care of patients, medication administration, and staff coordination. Well versed in customer service, advocacy, and professionalism when interacting with patients and family members.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Supervisor

Welsh Home
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

IV Nurse

CIAS
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Insertion of peripheral IV, Midline, and Picc Line.
  • Management of IV catheter


Staff Nurse

Mount Alverna Village
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing BSN

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
04.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing ADN

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
12.2018

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Disease Management Programs
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Rehabilitative Nursing
  • EMR Systems
  • Nursing Staff Management
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Clinical Management
  • Patient Discharging

Timeline

RN Supervisor

Welsh Home
05.2021 - Current

IV Nurse

CIAS
05.2021 - 07.2022

Staff Nurse

Mount Alverna Village
01.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing BSN

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing ADN

Lorain County Community College

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