Jillian Cruisce
Wynantskill
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool RN
Ellis Medicine
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Worked in critical care areas including pulmonary critical care, cardiac care, and emergency medicine.
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, geriatric, psychiatric, step-down, emergency, and gastric disciplines.
- Flexibly adapted to new work environments and embraced learning opportunities in dynamic healthcare settings.
- Administered medications, monitored patient care, and evaluated treatment outcomes.
- Monitored laboratory values and consulted with physicians regarding changes in patient care plans.
- Administered intravenous fluids to patients.
- Started intravenous lines and administered intravenous fluids to hypertensive patients.
- Discharged and admitted patients.
- Followed and enforced hospital protocols and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed patient care across multiple units including step-down, telemetry, emergency, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, and geriatric.
- Provided comprehensive care from PACU and evaluated post-operative patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and discharge planning.
- 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, low oxygen 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 complications through preoperative and postoperative interventions, including prompt administration of prescribed pain medications (Morphine, Dilaudid, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone).
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance, including DVT education (Lovenox, Heparin, Aspirin), and fall prevention strategies.
- Implemented sterile procedures including dressing changes, IV insertion, and dressing changes.
- Administered medication, IV therapy, and wound vac.
- Accurate post-operative intake and output including wound vac documentation.
- Fluoroscope on multiple modalities.
- Exam, cardiac, rehabilitation, and respiratory.
- Committed Falls Champion and supported the hospital falls, as well as recognizing signs of abuse.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Identified and implemented infection control procedures.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease prevention.
Resident Assistant
Baptist Health
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted residents with daily living activities.
- Monitored residents' progress and reported any changes to the nursing staff.
- Followed facility policies and regulations to ensure a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' activities and progress.
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
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Maria College
Albany, NY05.2023
AAS, Liberal Arts - undefined
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2015
Master of Science - Masters of Science
Sage
Troy05-2028
Skills
- Leadership
- Advanced Assessment
- Critical Thinker
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Health care consultation
- SBAR communication
- Critical care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Certification
- Blood Born Pathogens
- Falls Champion
- Stroke Certified
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- CPR/ BLS
HONORS & AWARDS
Sigma Theta Tau honors society, Phi Theta Kappa honors society, Presidents Club, Deans list
Timeline
Float Pool RN
Ellis Medicine
08.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
04.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
08.2017 - 02.2021
Resident Assistant
Baptist Health
06.2014 - 07.2017
Lifeguard
YMCA
02.2012 - 01.2013
AAS, Liberal Arts - undefined
Hudson Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Maria College
Master of Science - Masters of Science
Sage