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Desirae Cronin

Harker Heights

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Advent Health Hospital, excelling in medication administration and pre and post op education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in IV therapy and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes for pre-and post-operative and endoscopy patients. Committed to promoting safety and preventing complications.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
08.2015 - 05.2024
  • Accomplished all required tasks needed for Pre-Op and Post-Op patients in Same Day Surgery and Endoscopy.
  • Efficiently started and removed IV's.
  • Effectively instructed patients and their families in their post op instructions
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Accomplished PAT nursing assessments over the phone for patients surgical day requirements.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Collaborated with the anesthesia team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
12-2006

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Wound care
  • Basic life support
  • Nursing documentation
  • Pre and Post-operative care
  • Pre and Post operative Endoscopy care
  • Discharge planning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
08.2015 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs