Monica Kruger

About Monica Kruger

As an RN-BSN who graduated top of my class, I am driven by a profound journey of personal…

Experience

1. Registered Nurse

   Enterhealth

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and physical health assessments, including withdrawal evaluations utilizing tools such as CIWA-Ar and COWS- Administer and observe the effects of medications aimed at psychiatric stabilization, detoxification, and medical treatment, including antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and antibiotics- Establish and manage IV lines for the administration of fluids and medications, monitoring for infiltration and adverse reactions- Perform wound assessments and change dressings as needed, collaborating with wound care specialists- Apply trauma-informed care principles and therapeutic techniques, including verbal de-escalation- Continuously monitor vital signs, mental status, and neurological stability during detox and recovery phases- Work closely with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care- Educate patients on medication adherence, recovery strategies, and discharge planning- Ensure patient safety through suicide precautions, observation protocols, and behavioral monitoring- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes following clinical standards such as SBAR, MSE, and EMR.

Education

• The Health Sciences Academy

  Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutritional Advisor, Health and Physical Education/Fitness

  2015 — 2015

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Bachelors, Business Administration in Marketing

  2006 — 2008

• Navarro County Community College

  Associates, Associates in Science; Business Administration

  2003 — 2005

• Concordia University Texas

  Bachelor's degree, Science in Nursing

• YOGA

  200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

  2015