JESSICA CRESPO
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with 21 years of diverse healthcare experience, progressing from CNA to LPN, ADN, and BSN. Expertise in critical patient care, education, and treatment delivery in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated leadership through effective prioritization of clinical and operational tasks, ensuring superior care in fast-paced settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Common Spirit Penrose Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by supervising nursing staff effectively.
- Coordinated interdepartmental patient care activities to enhance service delivery.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to nursing staff, addressing managerial requests.
- Streamlined patient flow between units, maximizing safety and resource utilization.
- Evaluated patient care effectiveness, collaborating with staff to address outcome issues.
- Resolved conflicts and complaints, making administrative decisions with MOC/AOC input.
Critical Care Outreach RN (CCOR)
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced emergency response through rapid intervention during Code Blue and trauma calls.
- Collaborated with physicians to formulate effective, coordinated treatment strategies for patients.
- Administered blood products for trauma patients, ensuring swift fluid resuscitation.
- Mentored nursing staff to strengthen teamwork and professional development initiatives.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage complex patient situations effectively.
- Promoted safety culture by engaging in quality improvement and hazard identification.
Registered Nurse - NTICU
UCHealth – Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2025
- Improved patient outcomes through exceptional care for high-acuity patients.
- Executed interventions like medication administration and airway management for critical cases.
- Guided new nurses on care standards and safety protocols for enhanced performance.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by delivering holistic, compassionate nursing care consistently.
- Engaged in professional development to stay updated on nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with teams to create effective, patient-centered care plans.
Registered Nurse - ICU
Centura Health – Penrose Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by guiding nursing activities in 36-bed ICU.
- Responded effectively to Rapid Response and Code Blue calls hospital-wide.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences and verifying treatment goals.
- Provided complex care for high-acuity patients needing ventilator and wound management.
- Collected and prepared blood and tissue specimens for laboratory testing.
Registered Nurse
Evans Army Community Hospital
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Maintained high patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive nursing guidance.
- Facilitated wound care and pain management for post-procedure recovery patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and disease management strategies.
- Coordinated care from admission to discharge for up to five patients daily.
- Trained new nurses in safety protocols and operational procedures for optimal care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
10.2018
Associates Degree Nursing - undefined
Manhattan Area Technical College
05.2007
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- TNCC
- Communication
- Mentoring new staff
- Patient advocacy
- Dedicated work ethic
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Common Spirit Penrose Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Critical Care Outreach RN (CCOR)
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - NTICU
UCHealth – Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse - ICU
Centura Health – Penrose Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Evans Army Community Hospital
06.2011 - 05.2015
Associates Degree Nursing - undefined
Manhattan Area Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University