Chelsey Creswell
ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Carrollton,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Experienced in precepting new nurses and student nurses. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills fostering high-quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SICU RN
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Cared for patients in 18-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from neuro intervention, cardiac and trauma surgical procedures.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Southside Reginal Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Observed patients' vital signs and ventilator settings and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments as needed to meet prescribed parameters.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from COVID-19 to sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Participated in daily COVID departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in medical and surgical critical care unit.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
ER/ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
Portsmouth, VA
06.2012 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VASkills
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking
- IV starts and blood draws
- CRRT
- EVD and ICP monitoring
- Arterial lines
- Ventilator management
- Critical care drip titration
- 10 years in critical care
- Charge nurse experience
- CCRN certified
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certified
Timeline
SICU RN
Riverside Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Southside Reginal Medical Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2020
ER/ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
06.2012 - 07.2018
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Arizona State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
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