Crystal Cherupil
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience across acute and critical care settings within large hospital systems. Background includes ICU, trauma, step-down, and medical-surgical care, along with hands-on experience supporting clinical workflows, healthcare technology adoption, and system rollouts, with a strong foundation in Epic EHR optimization and clinician training. Adept at building strong customer and clinician relationships, problem-solving, and providing advanced product support and troubleshooting. Excels in independent, field-based roles and thrives in travel-intensive positions, consistently driving customer satisfaction and supporting strategic initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2025 - Current
- Provides direct patient care in a 16-bed ICU for critically ill patients, managing conditions including respiratory failure, renal failure, shock, and post-cardiac arrest.
- Partners with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient management, communication, and workflow efficiency in high-acuity settings.
- Serves as a clinical resource during bedside procedures including tracheostomies, EGDs, and central line placements, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practices.
- Supports patients and families through complex and end-of-life care discussions with clear communication and advocacy.
- Acts as charge nurse when assigned, independently prioritizing staffing needs, patient flow, and real-time clinical issues, demonstrating strong leadership experience and problem-solving skills.
Travel Registered Nurse
WellSpan York Hospital
York, PA
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported clinical operations on a 27-bed medical-surgical unit caring for patients with complex gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions.
- Adapted quickly to hospital-specific workflows, documentation standards, and clinical technologies while maintaining consistent quality of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support timely clinical decision-making.
Clinical Nurse II
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked across medical-surgical, telemetry, intermediate care, and step-down units within a large academic health system, supporting diverse patient management needs.
- Supported quality and safety initiatives by following institutional protocols and contributing to workflow and process improvements.
- Coordinated pre- and post-procedural care, monitoring for complications and communicating clinical findings to interdisciplinary stakeholders.
- Oriented and supported new graduate and travel nurses, reinforcing clinical standards, workflows, and documentation expectations, demonstrating leadership experience.
Travel Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
Dover, DE
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered care for patients with acute medical and post-surgical needs, including renal failure, alcohol withdrawal, and COVID-19.
- Monitored clinical data and hemodynamic status to identify early signs of deterioration and escalate care appropriately.
Travel Registered Nurse
ARMStaffing
Cumberland, MD
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct care to patients with severe respiratory illness and COVID-19 during a high-demand period.
- Supported rapid response events and ACLS interventions in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Care Transition Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
Baltimore, MD
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated transitions of care from acute hospital settings to subacute rehabilitation facilities, ensuring seamless patient management.
- Partnered with discharge planners, admissions directors, and clinical teams to identify appropriate placements and reduce delays, contributing to efficient health systems operations.
- Utilized Epic Portfolio, naviHealth, and Allscripts to support discharge workflows, communication, and utilization review, demonstrating proficiency with hospital systems.
Clinical Nurse II
University of Maryland Medical Center – R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, MD
02.2011 - 10.2021
- Cared for trauma patients with complex orthopedic and soft tissue injuries in a high-acuity intermediate care setting within a Level 1 trauma center, demonstrating extensive clinical experience.
- Served as charge nurse, managing staffing, patient flow, workflow coordination, and complex clinical situations, demonstrating leadership experience and ability to prioritize.
- Precepted new graduate nurses, supporting competency development and adherence to Joint Commission and CMS standards.
- Selected as an Epic Subject Matter Expert during enterprise-wide Epic implementation, providing clinician training, workflow guidance, and at-the-elbow support during go-live, showcasing expertise in Product Support and troubleshooting.
- Participated in the hospital Informatics Committee, contributing to documentation optimization and system improvement initiatives, enhancing workflow solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Skills
- Clinical Specialist support & product support
- Critical care & acute care nursing
- Large hospital systems & trauma centers
- Clinical workflow assessment & workflow solutions
- Healthcare technology implementation & go-live support
- Epic EHR optimization & clinician training
- Customer & clinician relationship management
- Clinical troubleshooting & problem solving
- Independent, field-based work
- Travel-intensive roles & scheduling flexibility
- Project management & strategic initiatives
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Maryland (Compact License) | Expires 03/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | Expires 09/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | Expires 09/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
WellSpan York Hospital
08.2024 - 04.2025
Clinical Nurse II
University of Maryland Medical System
03.2023 - 08.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Nomad Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
ARMStaffing
10.2021 - 12.2021
Care Transition Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
03.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Nurse II
University of Maryland Medical Center – R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
02.2011 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland, Baltimore County