Cynthia Croston BSN, RN
Cypress,TX
Summary
Motivating Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Coordinator passionate about supporting clinical teams in process optimization. Track record of meeting key performance indicators by driving team performance. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
Tomball, TX
04.1999 - Current
- 2022-Current HCA Houston ER 24/7 Creekside (CNC)
- 2021-2022 - HCA ER 24/7 Magnolia (CNC)
- 2018-2021 - HCA Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center (Level 2) (CNC)
- 2016-2018 - Tenet Cy-fair ER Tanner Rd (Charge RN)
- 2012-2016 - Tenet Cy-fair ER Meuschke Rd (Charge RN)
- 1999-2012 - Tenet Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center (Ed Charge RN, House Supervisor, Cardiac Cath Lab RN, Fast Track RN)
Education
Leadership And Develpment Program
HCA Healthcare
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TXAssociate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TXAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Provided direct patient care to emergency room patients in a fast paced level 2 trauma environment and in a stand alone environment
- Demonstrated leadership by creating a framework for the development of initiatives such as "Fast Track" within the ED to align with the enterprise goals for the emergency room
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis and high volume activity ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times
- Facilitated orientation, competencies, and skill validation for nurses and paramedics in the emergency room
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for patient care utilizing evidenced based practice
- Operationalized tactics such as nurse leader rounding, bedside shift report, and huddle to consistently support the patient experience Utilization of these best practices placed our department in the top 10 consistently and reaching first place multiple times for the Gulf Coast Division
- Coordinated between multiple departments to ensure efficient workflow process
- Implemented safety protocols by performing rounds throughout the unit ensuring proper equipment functioning and safety measures are met
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Chairperson for Unit Based Council
- Chairperson for Professional Nurse Council
- DESSO officer
- Member of Employee Advisory Group
Accomplishments
- 2024 Daisy Award
- 2023 Nursing Excellence Award
- 2023 Nurse Employee of the Month (multiple months)
- 2008- Hospital Nurse of the Month
Certification
- TNCC
- BLS
- ENPC
- PALS
- NRP
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
04.1999 - Current
Leadership And Develpment Program
HCA Healthcare
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Houston Community College