Grace Kretchmar

5S/8MCE Cardiac Stepdown

• Care for patients after various cardiac procedures including OHTs, cardiac catheterizations, CABGs, etc.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.

• My responsibilities include maintaining the medical supplies needed to assess patients.
• In addition, I use my medical knowledge to examine and assist patients when in need.