Joselyn Crespo
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with proven expertise in IV management and delivering compassionate care, honed at John Dempsey Hospital and Waterbury Hospital. Excelled in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in educating families, underscoring my dedication to patient and family-centered care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
John Dempsey Hospital
Farmington , CT
12.2009 - Current
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered to patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
Waterbury, CT
06.1999 - 09.2009
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature during surgical procedures in order to identify any changes that may require intervention or adjustment of medication dosages.
- Performed post-operative assessments on orthopedic patients following surgery to assess recovery status and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
- Educated orthopedic patients about their conditions and treatment plans to ensure understanding of procedures.
- Instructed family members on proper homecare techniques after discharge from hospital setting.
- Provided direct care for orthopedic patients including wound care, administering medications and injections, and assisting with rehabilitation exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT05-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College
Bridgeport, CT05-1999
Skills
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Infectious disease control
- Family education
- Neurology
- Life-sustaining machines
- Vascular care
- Wound care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Epic trained
Timeline
Registered Nurse
John Dempsey Hospital
12.2009 - Current
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
06.1999 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College