Krystle Cronin
4228 Dunhagan Rd - Greenville,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care, emergency response, flight medicine, and clinical management. Consistently demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and communication skills. Successfully mentored nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and safety. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Management
Bayada Health Care
02.2024 - Current
- Clinical management and education for over 120 nurses across 10 counties.
- Conducted simulation lab instruction and clinical education.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Flight Nurse
ECU Health East Care
09.2018 - 04.2024
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions and adjusted care plans as needed, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated teamwork among crew members through clear communication channels and mutual respect for individual roles and responsibilities.
- Promoted collaboration among medical team members through effective communication strategies during challenging cases.
- Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
- Increased team efficiency by participating in regular training exercises and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on emergency procedures and protocols.
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Communicated effectively with pilots and other crew members to optimize in-flight operations and patient care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating nursing care for critical patients.
- Utilized advanced flight nursing knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care in challenging environments while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Cultivated positive relationships with referring facilities through professional conduct during patient transfers and consultations.
- Exercised sound decision-making abilities when faced with complex or rapidly changing situations involving critically ill or injured patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
Registered Nurse, District Manager
MTW District Health
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and government agencies to coordinate disaster response efforts during emergencies.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to address social determinants affecting community wellness collaboratively.
- Implemented surveillance systems that tracked emerging infectious diseases in real-time allowing prompt responses towards potential outbreaks.
- Conducted epidemiological investigations, identifying disease trends and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Conducted home visits for high-risk pregnant women and new mothers, providing education and support for improved maternal and infant health.
- Increased immunization rates through the implementation of vaccination clinics and education programs.
- Designed tailored intervention strategies for specific populations or geographic areas based on regional needs assessments conducted regularly.
- Managed grant-funded projects for public health initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of resources and timely completion of project milestones.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / PACU
ECU Health Chowan
08.2009 - 12.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Duke University Medical Center
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05-2007
Skills
- Critical Care Assessment
- Central Line Management
- SWAN Lines and Invasive Monitoring
- RSI and Endotracheal Intubation
- Emergency Cricothyrotomy
- Ventilator Initiation and Management
- Intravenous Line Initiation and Management
- Intraosseous Access Initiation and Management
- Blood Product Initiation and Administration
- Vasoactive Medication Initiation and Management
- IABP Management
- Impella Management
- Transvenous Cardiac Pacing
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, EMT, CCRN
Certification
RN, EMT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Management
Bayada Health Care
02.2024 - Current
Flight Nurse
ECU Health East Care
09.2018 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare
01.2014 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, District Manager
MTW District Health
01.2010 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Operating Room / PACU
ECU Health Chowan
08.2009 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Duke University Medical Center
07.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
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