Kalantra Croom
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Float Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Care, Float Pool
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
OSU Physicians
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
Ambulatory RN
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Vaccinates patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
Patient Care Assistant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2016
Ambulatory Patient Access Representative
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2015
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Emergency Services Inc
05.2014 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ashland University
Mansfield, OH7 2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH4 2014
Skills
- Well visit procedure’s/Primary Care
- Vaccinations/Medication administration
- Patient and Family education
- Emergency response
- Triage & Prior Authorization
Certification
Basic Life Support: American Heart Association - Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: American Heart Association - June 2018
National Institute of Health: Protecting Human Research Participants - April 2018
Advance Stroke Life Support: Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education - March 2018
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Care, Float Pool
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
OSU Physicians
12.2020 - 09.2021
Ambulatory RN
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2016
Ambulatory Patient Access Representative
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2015
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Emergency Services Inc
05.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
The Ohio State University
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