1. Amy J. Krus
2605 Whittington Way •Dunlap, IL 61525 • (309) 370-2165 • amykrus@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: I am seeking to obtain a position in the research environment where I am able to utilize my
personal experience as well as my broad work-related experience.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING (In progress) Online Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Masters of Science in Nursing
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (2004-2006) Peoria, Illinois
Associates in Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-GREENSBORO (1994-1996) Greensboro, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Licensure: Registered Nurse (active)
Illinois Department of Public Health
Certifications: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) (active)
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certified
CPR/First Aid/AED
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ILLINOIS CANCERCARE, P.C. Peoria, Illinois
March 2008-Present
Research Nurse/Nurse Clinician
• Research Nurse 1-2 days weekly working closely with CRA’s to assure patients are appropriate for
treatment per the protocols
o Review clinical paperwork for accuracy compared to the research protocol
o Treat patients participating in research according the parameters set forth in the protocols.
• Work closely with Physicians and APN’s in the care and treatment of the patients
• Assess patients prior to, during and post administration of chemotherapy
• Triage patient telephone calls and take appropriate action
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2. Amy J. Krus
2605 Whittington Way •Dunlap, IL 61525 • (309) 370-2165 • amykrus@yahoo.com
• Nurse Navigator/Triage Nurse—make follow up calls to patients regarding their recent treatment assess
symptoms and manage or arrange appointment for follow-up
• Works closely with other disciplines in the overall care of the patients (lab, research, pharmacy, imaging)
• Charge Nurse 1-2 days weekly supervising the staff and patients
• Lead Nurse in the treatment rooms assigning patients according to acuity to staff nurses
• Preceptor for new hires to assist in their training
• Super User for the Electronic medical records
EAST PEORIA GARDENS HEALTH CARE CENTER Peoria, Illinois
February 2007-March 2008
Director of Nursing
• Work closely with Administrator on day to day operations of facility
• Work to assure compliance with Illinois Dept. of Public Health
• Nursing program monitoring (infection control, restraints, accident/incidents)
• New resident screening
• Staff in-services/training
• Communication with physicians and nursing staff
• Staff scheduling and hiring
OSF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER CVICU Peoria, Illinois
July 2006-January 2007
Registered Nurse
• Patient care, post open heart surgery
• Patient assessment every 4 hours and computer charting
• Medication administration
• Communication with physicians, PA’s, and APN’s
• Nurse to Nurse communication
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
President ONS Two Rivers Chapter Peoria, Illinois
(2014-Present)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
(2017-Present)
KEY PROFICIENCIES
Computer Skills
• Google sites, Documents, & Calendars (Proficient); Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Word
(Proficient); Adobe Acrobat Professional (Proficient);
Customer Service
• Ability to cater to all clients regardless of community standing, ensure the client is happy with services
provided as well as maintaining appropriate continuous communication with long-standing clients.
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