Eric Krukowski
Hercules
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, adept in patient care planning and nursing intervention adjustment. Proven leadership in training nurses and enhancing staff education, coupled with exceptional communication skills. CCRN certified, showcasing a commitment to clinical excellence and patient health outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
02.2001 - 06.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
Community Medical Center
06.1993 - 02.2001
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
Dunmore, PA06-1993
Skills
- Nurse training
- Patient care planning
- Employee performance
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Staff education
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing
- Proficient in caring for patients on continuous renal replacement therapy, intra aortic balloon pump, external ventricular drains
- CCRN certified since 1996
Affiliations
- Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
02.2001 - 06.2014
Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
Community Medical Center
06.1993 - 02.2001
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
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