Ashel A. Kruetzkamp MSN, RN, SANE

Ashel has a positive, can-do attitude and a visible impact on her department; setting an example for her staff, peers, and others throughout the organization and community. This, along with her recent strides in the fight against Northern Kentucky’s heroin problem, has led to Ashel’s Healthcare Heroes nomination by the Cincinnati Business Courier under the manager category.

Ashel has inspired her staff to achieve a new level of care in the Emergency Department (ED). Using, for instance, her leadership and talents to get her staff involved in a research project with the Ft. Thomas Intensive Care Unit that involves nurse-to-nurse hand off communication to improve the continuity of care. She is committed to her department and it shows in the way she rolls up her sleeves and works along-side them as needed – whether day, night or weekend.