Jill Crozier
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Certified Critical Care Nurse, Certified ECMO specialist.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECMO Specialist
Specialty Care
3 Maryland Farms Suite 200, Brentwood, TN 37027-50
10.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care and monitoring of ECMO patients.
- Streamlined ECMO protocols for increased efficiency and safety in critical care settings.
- Enhanced team collaboration by leading interdisciplinary rounds and discussions on patient management.
- Reduced complications with meticulous attention to detail during the initiation, maintenance, and weaning of ECMO therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care for critically ill patients requiring ECMO support.
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
3401 Broad St., Philadelphia, PA. 19140
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 S.th 11th St. Philadelphia, PA., 19107
08.2000 - 04.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.1997
Skills
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Organizational abilities
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Cannulation techniques
- Critical Care Expertise
- Adaptability in crisis
- Patient safety prioritization
- Fluid Balance Monitoring
- Anticoagulation Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Advanced ECMO knowledge
Certification
- CCRN Training - [Timeframe]
- Certified ACLS, BCLS, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
Specialty Care
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Temple University