ANNA CRONIN
Hartford Hospital - Bliss 7E/Step-Down
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate healthcare professional with expertise in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Focused on collaborative approaches to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Experienced in patient assessments, emergency responses, and care coordination for patients with complex comorbidities in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Registered Nurse III (RN3)
3 Years 10 Months- Managed critical care situations effectively, demonstrating strong decision-making under pressure.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety in postpartum recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Accelerated Nursing Program: Cum Lade Honors
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Dual Degree in Psychology
Cum Lade Honors
Skills
Patient assessments
Medication and IV administration
Telemetry monitoring
Lab result interpretation
Emergency response
Critical thinking
Documentation and charting
Charge/Resource nurse trained
Precepting
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certified
- Critical Care/Step-Down Core coarse completion
- Completion of Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program
- NICHE: Geriatric Resource Nurse (GRN) Certification End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Certification
- HH Infection Prevention Champion Program Certification
- RN Expert Level 3 Certification
- Resource/Charge RN trained
- New Graduate RN Preceptor
- BLS certified
HONORS & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- University of Hartford - Division I Women’s Soccer Team Captain (Spring 2019 - Fall 2020)
- US Scholar All-East Region (2019)
- Dean’s List (throughout undergraduate education at both Universities)
- President’s List (throughout undergraduate education at both Universities)
Timeline
Registered Nurse III (RN3)
Hartford Hospital - Bliss 7E/Step-Down
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Hartford Hospital - Bliss 6, Postpartum
05.2020 - 08.2022Read More
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Science from Health Science, Dual Degree in Psychology
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Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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