Gina Cronin
RIPON,CA
Summary
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and NIH Scale. Resourceful ED RN with 29 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ED
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Manteca, CA
09.1997 - Current
- Maintaining a clean and safe patient environment by following hospital policies and procedures.
- Documenting all aspects of the patient's condition including physical assessment findings, treatment plans, patient progress notes, discharge instructions, education materials given to the patient, family members.
- Providing emotional support to family members during times of crisis or stress.
- Adhering strictly to infection control protocols when caring for patients with communicable diseases.
- Ensuring that equipment is properly maintained and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records.
- Responding quickly to life-threatening situations involving emergency medical interventions.
- Staying current on new developments in emergency medicine technology and best practices.
- Monitoring vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Conducting triage assessments on incoming emergency room patients; determining the urgency of care needed and prioritizing accordingly.
- Educating patients about their conditions or prescribed treatments.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Manager, PACU
Dameron Hospital
Stockton, CA
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Assigned, evaluated and supervised PACU clinical staff.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, patients and families regarding post-anesthesia care plans.
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Conducted performance appraisals of nursing staff to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed regularly scheduled audits of medical records to monitor documentation accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, including preoperative assessment, postoperative monitoring, pain management, and discharge planning.
- Reviewed charts daily to identify areas of improvement or noncompliance with regulations or policies.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
ASST MNGR RN, CVICU
Dameron Hospital
Stockton, CA
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Identified changes in patient condition quickly and accurately to ensure prompt intervention when necessary.
- Administered conscious sedation while performing procedures such as endoscopy or bronchoscopy.
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses orienting to the unit.
- Performed intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress towards goals of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Managed ventilator settings for mechanically ventilated patients according to established protocols.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, pulmonary artery wedge pressure and cardiac output during critical care procedures.
- Initiated advanced life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation when indicated.
- Maintained accurate records of all nursing interventions utilizing electronic health record system.
- Performed tracheostomy changeovers and suctioning of airway secretions as required.
- Assisted with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients from the unit.
- Provided direct patient care in a CVICU setting, including assessments, vital sign monitoring, medication administration and documentation.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Endoscopy RN
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Tracy, CA
02.2010 - 11.2013
- Organized supplies for each procedure according to department policy and standards.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and other medical personnel involved in providing care for a patient undergoing an endoscopic exam.
- Ensured that all equipment used in the procedure was functioning properly before beginning the procedure.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information related to the endoscopic procedure in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Managed and administered conscious sedation medications as ordered by the physician.
- Assisted physician with endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, and bronchoscopy.
- Monitored vital signs during all stages of the procedure.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12-1995
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School
Manteca, CA06-1982
Affiliations
In my spare time I enjoy my adult kids, grandkids, travel, cooking and fishing.
Timeline
Manager, PACU
Dameron Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2020
ASST MNGR RN, CVICU
Dameron Hospital
11.2013 - 04.2015
Endoscopy RN
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
02.2010 - 11.2013
RN, ED
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
09.1997 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School
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