James Reed Cronin
West Fargo,ND
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with experience in neurosurgery and a strong foundation built on seven years of bedside nursing practice. Committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care and serving the local community long-term.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Norther Neurosurgery and Spine
West Fargo, North Dakota
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine treatment plans.
- Collaborated with the neurosurgeon on patient care strategies and surgical interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Ordered and interpreted neuroimaging (MRI, CT, CT-A, X-ray).
- Assisted the neurosurgeon in the operating room.
RN, PACU
Sanford Health Hospital
Fargo, ND
08.2019 - 07.2025
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN, PACU
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Streamlined handoff procedures by efficiently communicating pertinent information to the next shift's staff.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills to identify potential complications or adverse reactions following surgery early.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering better understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments or therapies.
RN, ICU
Sanford Health Hospital
Fargo, ND
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in the critical care unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to improve patient care outcomes.
- Ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medication titration, arterial line management, EKG interpretation, trauma resuscitation, EMR system (Epic).
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND05-2018
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Communication skills
- Patient assessment
- Charting with EPIC
Certification
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - AANP
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
ACLS
BLS
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Norther Neurosurgery and Spine
07.2025 - Current
RN, PACU
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
RN, PACU
Sanford Health Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2025
RN, ICU
Sanford Health Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary