ADRIANA CRUSON
Buckley
Summary
As a Registered Nurse with a BSN and 9 years' experience and 3 years as a nurse educator. Committed to lifelong learning and the advancement of nursing practice, I strive to provide quality, compassionate, and culturally diverse care to the community while inspiring and leading the next generation of nurses through effective education, mentorship, and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Green River College
09.2022 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised clinical rotations for nursing students across diverse healthcare settings.
- Instructed students in fundamental and advanced nursing skills, including safe patient care practices, IV therapy, and medication administration.
- Facilitated hands-on learning in the skills lab, guiding students through skills, scenarios and critical thinking exercises.
- Evaluated student performance, provided constructive feedback, and implemented individualized learning plans to promote competency and confidence.
- Ensured adherence to best practices, regulatory standards, and institutional policies in both clinical and laboratory environments.
- Fostered a supportive, culturally sensitive, and professional learning atmosphere that emphasized patient safety, ethical practice, and lifelong learning.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursing program.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
Charge Nurse, Mother Baby RN, Trauma Rehab RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality, patient-centered nursing care, managing complex medical conditions and coordinating multidisciplinary care plans.
- Assumed Charge Nurse responsibilities, overseeing unit operations, assigning patient care assignments, facilitating communication, and addressing staffing needs.
- Provided mentorship and support to nursing staff, promoting clinical excellence, safe practices, and effective teamwork.
- Prioritized and delivered direct patient care, including medication administration, IV therapy, patient assessments, and emergency interventions.
- Led daily huddles, monitored patient flow, and ensured compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Advocated for patients and families by incorporating holistic, culturally competent approaches into individualized care plans.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Clover Park Tech. College
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Educated and mentored nursing students through clinical rotations, skills labs, and high-fidelity simulation experiences, fostering critical thinking, clinical judgment, and safe patient care practices.
- Led simulation-based learning activities, creating realistic scenarios to enhance students’ clinical decision-making, teamwork, and leadership abilities in a safe, controlled environment.
- Evaluated student performance through direct observation, simulation debriefings, and clinical assessments, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth and competency development.
- Promoted a collaborative, inclusive learning environment that emphasized ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, patient safety, and adherence to healthcare standards and institutional policies.
RN
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 11.2023
- In pt. Trauma Rehab
LPN, Trauma Rehab
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care on a fast-paced unit, assisting with admissions, discharges, treatments, and daily patient care activities.
- Administered medications, monitored patient conditions and, performed a variety of nursing skills under the supervision of RNs and physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans, prioritize patient needs, and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
- Educated and empowered a diverse population of patients and families on post-hospital care needs.
RN Student
ST FRANCIS
01.2021 - 03.2021
- OR
LPN, Med/Surg
AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Delivered direct patient care, administered medications, performed variety of nursing skills, and monitored patient status on diverse patient population.
- Supported care planning, documentation, and patient education in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and effective outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Tacoma, WA06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
PIERCE COLLEGE
Puyallup, WA03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
GREEN RIVER COLLEGE
Auburn, WA08.2016
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish fluent speaker, writer and reader
- Leadership and nursing skills
- Effective communication
- Course content development
- Collaborating & meeting program goals
- Evidence-based & alternative teaching styles
- Academic advisement & student evaluation
- Incorporate diversity, equity, & inclusion for student success
- Curriculum development & professional development
- Healthcare technology (Canvas, office, EHR)
- Didactic instruction
- Clinical and lab expertise
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN61158389 EXP. NOV. 2025 State of WA April 2021
- Licensed Practical Nurse, LP 60684497 EXP. NOV. 2021 State of WA 2016
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires July 2025
- HRO Training
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Green River College
09.2022 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Clover Park Tech. College
07.2022 - 07.2024
Charge Nurse, Mother Baby RN, Trauma Rehab RN
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2021 - Current
RN
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 11.2023
RN Student
ST FRANCIS
01.2021 - 03.2021
LPN, Trauma Rehab
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 04.2021
LPN, Med/Surg
AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER
11.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
PIERCE COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
GREEN RIVER COLLEGE
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