Jillian Crossan
Brooklyn, NY,United States
Summary
Registered Nurse with 3+ years of experience on a cardiac-designated Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to diverse medical-surgical and higher-acuity cardiac populations. Serves as a preceptor for newly hired RNs and senior nursing students, demonstrating commitment to professional development, shared learning, and clinical excellence. Recognized for advanced cardiac assessment and telemetry interpretation, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and a sustained focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate, patient-centered care in a mixed-acuity environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Heart Center
04.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for up to 6 telemetry patients in a 38-bed cardiac-designated medical-surgical unit, managing both medical-surgical and higher-acuity cardiac telemetry patients
- Deliver pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, including vascular access site assessment, bleeding surveillance, and post-procedure monitoring
- Care for patients post-operative day 1–2 following open heart surgery (CABG and valve replacement), as well as TAVR, permanent pacemaker placement, cardioversion, ablation, and VATS procedures
- Manage cardiac and post-operative patients with chest tubes, central venous lines, and Foley catheters, ensuring appropriate maintenance, output monitoring, and infection prevention
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, promptly recognizing changes in patient condition and initiating timely escalation of care in collaboration with physicians and advanced practice providers
- Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC EMR, ensuring clear communication, continuity of care, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Serve as a preceptor for newly hired Registered Nurses and senior nursing students, integrating nurse-sensitive indicators (fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, CAUTI/CLABSI reduction, pain management, and patient education) to promote safe, evidence-based practice and clinical competency
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Arrhythmia Interpretation
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Therapeutic communication
- Compassionate and caring
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Training staff
- Teamwork and collaboration
Additional Professional Experience
Delia's Lounge - Server
Brooklyn, NY
05/2015 - 09/2022
- Delivered high-quality service in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities
Barristers Title Agency, LLC - Title Clearance Officer / Office Manager
Brooklyn, NY
08/2013 - 08/2020
- Managed high-volume caseloads, trained staff, and contributed to $50M+ in closed transactions
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – December 2021
Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing at Wagner College | Staten Island, NY
Summa Cum Laude
4.0 GPA
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Psychology – June 2015
Brooklyn College, City University of New York | Brooklyn, NY
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York – License #837616
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital And Heart Center
04.2022 - Current