Liliana Crandall BSN, RN
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over one year of experience specializing in orthopedic trauma, safe patient-centered care, and continuous improvement in a clinical setting. Proficiency in learning fast while being personable and relational. Skilled in critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on efficiency and maintaining quality of work to ensure best possible outcome.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Acute Care-Orthopedics
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Completed New Graduate RN Residency including participation in monthly seminar and group development of evidenced based practice project focused on oxygen weaning in post operative patients
- Provided emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses, offering comfort and empathy during difficult times.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines set forth by HIPAA regulations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by participating in professional development opportunities and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Safely assumed responsibility of 5-7 patients within a 12 hour shift while effectively monitoring and managing patient care.
- Monitor and assess patient vital signs, pain levels, wound healing, and neurological status to ensure timely interventions and optimal outcomes
- Educate patients and their families on orthopedic procedures, post-operative care instructions, and home management strategies to promote safe recovery and prevent complications
- Utilize evidence-based practice and orthopedic nursing protocols to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced acute care
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Nursing Student Extern
CommonSpirit Health
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted the registered nursing staff in performing basic patient care as delegated by an RN.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all patient interactions, observations, treatments administered, and progress made during externship experience.Assisted patients in activities of daily living as well as monitoring the well-being of the patients.
- Monitored conditions of patients through remote and local monitoring. Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status promptly to RN.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as foley catheter insertion, phlebotomy procedures, and assisted the RN with wound care.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR through BLS certification and maintained essential nursing skills and knowledge learned in nursing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO05-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- EMR charting system
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Colorado State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association.
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Timeline
Registered Nurse Acute Care-Orthopedics
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Student Extern
CommonSpirit Health
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Colorado State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association.
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
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