Courtney Cruz
Clovis,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented and experienced Registered Charge Nurse. Provides compassionate patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Ability to manage patient flow between departments, assign patients by acuity for current and on coming shift.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
National University
Fresno, CA10-2012
Skills
- Patient Management
- Seizure Management
- Staff Supervision
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Family Education
- Patient care planning
- Staff assignment/acuity management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License 833338
- Public Health Nurse 85364
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- Patient Family Advisory Council June 2020-Present
- Charge Nurse 9+ years
- Clinical Ladder Committee 2020-2023
- Professional Practice Council 2016-2019
- Competency Fair Instructor
- Perinatal Certification Participant
- Performance Improvement Projects
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
National University
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