Monica J. Cronce
Greendale
Summary
To seek a rewarding position with the ability to utilize my skills as a Registered Nurse. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 25+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to various patients. Knowledgeable about Advanced Life Support and Trauma care requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Ascension-Franklin
02.2024 - Current
- Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff to address concerns regarding workflow efficiency or policy implementation issues.
- Improved patient care by coordinating and supervising nursing staff and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through attendance at relevant conferences or workshops.
- Managed conflict resolution within the nursing team to foster a harmonious working environment that supports effective patient care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, infection control practices, and safety protocols.
- Ensured adequate supply of necessary equipment and materials, coordinating with inventory managers to mitigate shortages or delays affecting patient care services.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Ascension Franklin
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St Francis
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Work in collaboration with the Emergency Department physicians in providing care for patients in an Emergency setting.
- Use the nursing process to conduct patient history and assessments, collaborating with physicians in determining plans of care, patient teaching.
- Delegation and collaboration With ancillary departments.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations.
Supervisor
Post Acute Medical Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Act as a resource for the staff for any patient related clinical problems.
- Participates in all clinical Situations, such as code 4 or unstable patients.
- Participates, observes, and acts as a resource to Staff.
- Collaborates with MD’s on all floors to ensure optimal patient care and effective utilization Of resources.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
- Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges within The facility.
- Assists with any patient issues and complaints during covered shift.
- Accurately staffs the Hospital with the appropriate amount of staff with budget concerns and patient safety and staff Safety.
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Working in collaboration with the Emergency Department physicians in providing Care for patients in an emergency setting.
- Using the nursing process to conduct patient History and assessments, collaborating with physicians in determining plans of care, Patient teaching, delegation; and collaboration with ancillary departments.
Clinical Learning Center Monitor
Alverno College
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Test off all Nursing 260 and 355 nursing students on their clinical nursing skills.
- Assist and guide Nursing students while they are practicing for testing out.
House Supervisor
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Acts as a resource for staff for patient related clinical problems.
- Participates in all clinical situations Such as code 4, first response, and clinical monitoring of unstable patients.
- Participates, observers, And acts as a resource to staff for patient related service issues.
- Collaborates with all MD’s in all Departments to ensure optimal patient care and effective utilization of resources.
- Acts as a patient Patient advocate by responding and helping in patient/visitor concerns.
- Assists with patient Admissions, transfers, and discharges within the facility to help ensure timely processes throughout.
- Obtains report from each floor and department about patient status and status of the floor.
- Assists With placing patients on appropriate floor based off of diagnosis and staffing ability.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aurora Health Care, St Luke's Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2016
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
06.1992 - 01.2000
- Working in collaboration with various cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons in providing care for patients that have undergone cardiac procedures and surgeries.
- Using the nursing process to conduct patient history and assessments, collaborating with physicians in determining plans of care, patient teaching, delegation; and collaboration with ancillary departments., Working in collaboration with the Emergency Department physicians in providing care for patients in an emergency setting.
- Using the nursing process to conduct patient history and assessments, collaborating with physicians in determining plans of care, patient teaching, delegation; and collaboration with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Float Pool July
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Worked under direct supervision of a registered nurse, performing thorough physical assessments and administration of medications, collaboration with the registered nurse and physicians, patient education, and discharge teaching, and other duties as directed by the supervising registered nurse.
- Worked under direct supervision of a registered nurse performing physical cares of various patients on multiple floors.
- Facilitated patient vital signs, activities of daily living, bathing patients, and other duties as directed by the supervising registered nurse.
Education
B. S - Nursing
University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.1992
Skills
- Budget
- Diagnosis
- Nursing
- Processes
- Safety
- Staffing
- Supervision
- Supervising
- Teaching
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Intravenous Therapy
- Triaging
- Infection Control Measures
Accomplishments
- Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers.
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course.
- Board Certified Emergency Nurse Involvement.
- Have been an active member in shared governance for the entirety of my nursing career.
- From practice council to performance improvement councils, I have been an active proponent of nursing involvement.
- Current EMS liaison for the emergency department.
- Active member of the Wisconsin Emergency Nurses Association and National Emergency Nurses Association.
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Ascension-Franklin
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Ascension Franklin
01.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St Francis
12.2018 - 01.2021
Supervisor
Post Acute Medical Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2018
Clinical Learning Center Monitor
Alverno College
09.2017 - 02.2018
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
01.2016 - 03.2018
House Supervisor
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore
01.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aurora Health Care, St Luke's Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
06.1992 - 01.2000
Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Float Pool July
01.1992 - 01.1993
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
B. S - Nursing
University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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