JILLIAN CRUISCE
Wynanstkill
Summary
Highly motivated New York State board-certified Registered Professional Nurse with seven and a half years of clinical experience. Specialized training working with diverse patient populations including Elective Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine, Cardiovascular, Float Pool, Geriatric, and Neurological. Exceptional clinical skills with a strong commitment to improving patient care and enhancing patient health outcomes. Always goes above and beyond to support the multidisciplinary team whilst delivering exceptional care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed patient care across multiple units in various hospitals for travel nursing assignments. ·
- Provided comprehensive assessments and interventions for diverse patient populations in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of care.
- Implemented comprehensive care to diverse patient populations including cardiovascular, neurological, telemetry, orthopedic, vascular, genitourinary, geriatric, psychiatric, step-down, post-operative, and gastric disciplines.
- Flexibly adapted to new work environments and embraced learning opportunities in dynamic healthcare settings.
- Administered medications to patients in emergent situations.
- Managed and monitored heparin drips.
- Monitored laboratory values and consulted with physicians regarding emergent critical labs.
- Administered packed red blood cells and plasma to patients.
- Started intravenous lines and administered intravenous fluids to hypotensive patients.
- Discharged and admitted patients. Followed and adhered to hospital protocols and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
08.2017 - 02.2023
- Managed patient care across multiple units in various hospitals for travel nursing assignments
- Provided comprehensive assessments and interventions for diverse patient populations in critical care settings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of care
- Implemented comprehensive care to diverse patient populations including cardiovascular, neurological, telemetry, orthopedic, vascular, genitourinary, geriatric, psychiatric, step-down, post-operative, and gastric disciplines
- Flexibly adapted to new work environments and embraced learning opportunities in dynamic healthcare settings
- Administered medications to patients in emergent situations
- Managed and monitored heparin drips
- Monitored laboratory values and consulted with physicians regarding emergent critical labs
- Administered packed red blood cells and plasma to patients
- Started intravenous lines and administered intravenous fluids to hypotensive patients
- Discharged and admitted patients
- Followed and adhered to hospital protocols and procedures
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Assisted in the pre-operative and post-operative planning process for patients in orthopedic disciplines including elective orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, and spine
- Received report from PACU and gave a detailed report to pre-op
- Assisted patients and families through pre-operative and post-operative teaching
- Taught post-operative anterior hip precautions, posterior hip precautions, knee precautions, and post-operative shoulder precautions
- Facilitated the post-operative discharge planning process for same-day surgical procedures including patient teaching and the ordering of postoperative supplies through social work including wheeled walkers, commodes, and canes, including supplying post-operative patients with instructions for dressing changes and outpatient physical therapy
- Worked with physical and occupational therapists to clear patients for discharge home on their post-operative day, including assessment of those who may need acute or sub-acute rehabilitation
- Monitored patients closely to identify problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions, including post-operative orthostatic hypotension, vancomycin trough levels, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and electrolytes
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs, including patient's home medications when admitted to the unit
- Nursing assessment of current appropriateness of medications post-operatively such as antihypertensive medications and Metformin
- Treated patients with post-operative courses of antibiotics including Cefazolin, Ciprofloxacin, and Vancomycin
- Promoted comfort and prevented suffering through presence and attentiveness
- Including prompt administration of as-needed pain medications (Morphine, Dilaudid, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone)
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
- Taught chronic heart failure education, stroke education, DVT education (Lovenox, Heparin, Aspirin), and fall prevention strategies
- Implemented sterile procedures including Foley catheter insertion, IV insertion, and dressing changes
- Administered medication, IV therapy, and treatments
- Accurate post-operative intake and output including wound vac monitoring
- Float experience on multiple medical surgical units including neurology, trauma, cardiology, rehabilitation, infectious disease, and gastrology
- Committed Falls Champion and Stroke Champion working to reduce hospital falls, as well as recognize signs and symptoms of stroke for timely patient intervention
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Including daily plans of care
- Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms, restocking supplies, and implementing sanitization procedures
- Assisted in emergent situations, demonstrating quick decision-making skills and calm demeanor.
Resident Assistant
Trinity Health
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Facilitated community building through creating and implementing social events for residents
- Provided support and resources to residents by promoting mental health and wellness initiatives
- Enforced campus policies and regulations to ensure a safe and inclusive living environment
- Supervised and assisted residents with personal hygiene and activities of daily living
- Ensured the safety and security of residents by conducting fifteen-minute checks
- Responded to emergencies with first aid and activation of emergency systems
- Utilized CPR during emergent situations
- Reoriented residents with advanced dementia and ensured residential safety.
Lifeguard
YMCA
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided CPR and first aid for minor injuries and emergencies
- Effectively communicated and enforced pool rules for patron safety
- Lifeguarded at a busy public pool, ensuring the safety of all swimmers
- Conducted routine pool maintenance and cleaning tasks to ensure cleanliness
- Applied the latest American Red Cross techniques in water safety
- Utilized American Red Cross CPR and BLS
- Inspected recreational equipment to identify and correct faults
- Participated in aquatic safety audits and reporting
- Monitored and addressed high-risk behaviors.
Education
Masters in Science, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Sage College
Albany, NY07.2024
BSN, RN -
Maria College
Albany, NY05.2023
AAS, RN -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2017
AAS, Liberal Arts -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2015
Skills
- Leader
- Advanced Assessment
- Critical Thinker
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Excellent Communicator
Certification
- Blood Born Pathogens
- Falls Champion
- Stroke Certified
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- CPR/ BLS
Birthdate
06/11/90
Honorsandawards
- Sigma Theta Tau honors society
- Phi Theta Kappa honors society
- Presidents Club
- Deans list
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
04.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
08.2017 - 02.2023
Resident Assistant
Trinity Health
02.2016 - 07.2017
Lifeguard
YMCA
02.2012 - 01.2013
Masters in Science, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Sage College
BSN, RN -
Maria College
AAS, RN -
Hudson Valley Community College
AAS, Liberal Arts -
Hudson Valley Community College