Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Anna M. Kruse

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Kansas City
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Registered Nurse with 3 years of NICU experience at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Proven expertise in administering critical care, advocating for patients, and educating families, while excelling as a Relief Charge, Preceptor, and Small Baby Specialist. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and advanced clinical skills, including PALS and NRP certifications.

Work History

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

3 Years
Overland Park Regional Medical Center | 07.2023 - Current
  • Directed nursing operations as charge nurse, overseeing unit management and patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to critically ill neonates following established protocols.
  • Educated families on infant care techniques, promoting healthy development and understanding of medical procedures.
  • Engaged in specialized training and simulations to enhance knowledge and skills for supporting micro preemie infants.

Nurse Extern Level 3, NICU

5 Months
Overland Park Regional Medical Center | 02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with vital sign assessments, provided bottle feeding, and monitored patient temperatures to ensure optimal care and support thermoregulation.
  • Prepared treatment areas and maintained equipment cleanliness to facilitate safe and efficient patient care.
  • Monitored and replenished unit codes and admission carts to ensure staff and patients had necessary supplies readily available.

Nurse Extern, Float Pool

1 Year 1 Month
Research Medical Center | 12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
  • Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Research College of Nursing | Kansas City, Missouri | 05-2023

summa cum laude graduate

Skills

Charge Nurse
Small Baby Specialist
Central Line Supervision
Preceptor
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Direct patient care

Certification

NRP

PALS

STABLE

BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - CurrentRead More

Nurse Extern Level 3, NICU

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2023Read More

Nurse Extern, Float Pool

Research Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023Read More

Research College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Anna M. Kruse