LOUISE CRESSE
Arab,AL
Summary
Quick-thinking ER Staff Nurse, with strong medical knowledge and 30 years of providing high-quality medical support in emergency rooms, surgical floor, and home health. Skilled in triage, treatment and patient education. Strong history of trauma, critical patients, and teaching new employees.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
07.2003 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
Birmingham, AL
04.1996 - 05.2003
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Charge Nurse
Crestwood Hospital
Huntsville, AL
08.1994 - 04.1996
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
RN, Emergency Department
Marshall Medical Center North
Guntersville, AL
03.1992 - 04.1994
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12.1992
High School Diploma -
Arab High School
Arab, AL05.1988
Skills
- Procedure Assistance
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Student Precepting
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Huntsville Hospital
07.2003 - Current
RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
04.1996 - 05.2003
Charge Nurse
Crestwood Hospital
08.1994 - 04.1996
RN, Emergency Department
Marshall Medical Center North
03.1992 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
High School Diploma -
Arab High School
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