Kerra Kreuser
Jordan
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with seven years of experience in hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings. Proven to work diligently with diverse patient populations and foster therapeutic relationships to improve patient outcomes, while providing exceptional patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MNGI Digestive Health
Eagan, MN (2022-2023) Lakeville, MN (current)
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted thorough pre-procedure assessments to identify contraindications.
- Built strong patient rapport to ease anxiety before invasive procedures.
- Streamlined procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment.
- Skilled in IV catheter insertion and fluid/medication administration while prioritizing precision and patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, improving adherence to discharge instructions.
- Managed emergency situations with advanced nursing skills.
Registered Nurse
Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota
02.2018 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor experience for all shifts
- Experience with gastroenterology, urology, plastics and OBGYN patient populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
12.2017
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- Public Health Nurse
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Skills
- Charge Nurse experience
- Preceptor experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MNGI Digestive Health
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Allina Health
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University