Lacie Croyle
New Florence,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and extensive experience in critical care and out-patient settings. Known for effective time management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
IRMC Maxillofacial Surgery
Indiana, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal patient care during procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients on pre-and post-operative instructions to promote recovery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for improved documentation efficiency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Independence Health System
Greensburg, PA
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Administered critical care interventions for diverse patient populations, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and laboratory results, promptly identifying changes in patient conditions for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and post-discharge care strategies.
- 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.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Greensburg, PA05-2022
Associate of Arts -
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Ligonier Valley High School
Ligonier, PA05-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Documentation and charting
- EMR use
- Strong computer skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time/Crisis management
- Critical care
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IRMC Maxillofacial Surgery
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Independence Health System
06.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Associate of Arts -
Westmoreland County Community College
High School Diploma -
Ligonier Valley High School