Keesha Crespo
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN PACU/ Infusion RN
Interim Healthcare Staffing: American Pain Consort
08.2022 - Current
- PRN PACU/ Infusion RN caring for chronic pain pts in an outpatient setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Float Staff Nurse RN
Eskenazi Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Wellness Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded wellness-focused events targeted at raising awareness about healthy living habits among vulnerable populations.
- Administered a variety of intravenous hydration therapies, including vitamins, performance enhancing and immunity boosting fluids, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Placed and maintained peripheral IV access for pt infusions and treatments.
- Managed a variety of wellness therapies including, cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna, compression, NAD +IV therapy, IM shots, hyperbaric O2 Therapy, and biomarker assessments.
Contract Travel RN
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
- 36-week night shift contract caring for critically ill pts in the Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Travel Nurse
AYA Healthcare
02.2021 - 06.2021
- 18-week night shift contract caring for critically ill pts in the progressive and critical care setting.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
01.2021 - 02.2021
- 8-week mid shift contract caring for critical COVID pts in the progressive and critical care setting.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Served as charge nurse, supporting a staff of 8 to 10 on a 40-bed unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12.2011
Skills
- Interpreting vital signs
- Life support
- Procedural assistance
- HIPPA compliant
- Charting and documentation
- Managing CRRT
- Proficient in placing SBFT utilizing both Envue & Cortrak
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Licensed RN
- Care Plan Development
- HIPAA Education
- EMR / EHR
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
References
References are available upon request.
Certification
BLS/ ACLS Certification
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
Float Staff Nurse RN
Eskenazi Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
Wellness Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
09.2022 - 11.2022
PRN PACU/ Infusion RN
Interim Healthcare Staffing: American Pain Consort
08.2022 - Current
Contract Travel RN
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Nurse
AYA Healthcare
02.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing
01.2021 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
08.2015 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Michigan
BLS/ ACLS Certification
NIHSS Stroke Certification
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