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Nicole Crisp

Fillmore,IN

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in varying levels of inpatient acuity with an expertise in Cardiac Medical Critical Care. Skilled in the development and delivery of nursing education. Accomplished in working with unit leadership to develop goals in improving delivery of patient care, quality and safety. Proven leadership focused on working with nurses individually towards goals in their professional development and supporting them in their needs on a day to day basis.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiovascular Educator- Clinical Professional Development

Ascension St. Vincent
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - Current
  • Perform new hire orientation check-ins, including virtual, email, and in-person
  • Collaboration with Unit Leadership on development of Performance Improvement plans and meetings with associates in orientation
  • Collaboration with Unit Leadership on associate development and just-in-time educational needs
  • Development of Competency Based Orientation packets for in-hospital Nursing and Nursing Support Staff
  • Development and implementation of evidence based educational programming including Service Line specialty classes including: Critical Care Investigations, Progressive Care Fundamentals, Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Course, Dischargeable VAD Initial Course, Dischargeable VAD Update Course, Transplant and Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Initial Course, Transplant and Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Update Course, NxStage CRRT Initial Course, Open Sternotomy Unit Simulation, CV Device Update Course Impella and Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Collaboration with Unit Leadership on continued education through Annual Learning Plan by looking at units specific needs assessment with a focus on development, implementation, and evaluation of education
  • Provide education coordination for new products, product conversions, and/or product refresher training in collaboration with The Resource Group and Vendor representation
  • Delivery of education for Regional Onboarding and New Graduate Residency programs

Registered Nurse, Resource Pool

IU Health Arnett
Lafayette, IN
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations in varying levels of acuity including Med/Surg, PCU and ICU
  • Managed patient care from admission to discharge
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patient and determined next course of action
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patients
  • Provided personalized education to patients, family members and caregivers on patient care instructions utilizing teach back method when appropriate

Registered Nurse, ICU

IU West Hospital- Intensive Care Unit
Avon, Indiana
11.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided Nursing care to acutely ill patient population including management of ventilator, titratable drips, devices such as CRRT and Artic Sun TTM post cardiac arrest care as well as, care for post STEMI and surgical patients
  • Developed plan of care for patients requiring high acuity nursing skills, involving several different pathological states such as septic and cardiogenic shock, DKA, acute respiratory distress, cardiac and post surgery care
  • Precepted new Nurses to Critical Care
  • Taught class to progressive care nurses on hemodynamics and care of patients post cardiac catheterization

Registered Nurse, ICU Clinical Advisor

IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
Indianapolis, IN
10.2016 - 11.2020
  • Educated new nurse in RN foundations through classroom and hands on experiences with an intensive focus on nursing skill tasks under best practice including general tasks and skills specific to their anticipated nursing unit
  • Participated in monthly unit leadership meetings focusing on quality and safety by creating unit initiatives as well as a focus on staff development focusing on individual strengths and readiness
  • Provided guidance on daily staff development with Charge Nurse in creating appropriate patient assignments
  • Provided resources as expert critical care nurse to new and experienced nurses on daily care of their highly complex patients under best practice at bedside in moment
  • Developed teaching initiatives and resources for preceptors on unit
  • Tracked development and needs of bedside nurse through one on one communication and reassessment using tools such as developmental white board and daily emails to fellow advisors, management, clinical educator and CNS
  • Presented on quarterly education topics including care of patient with IABP, temporary transvenous pacemakers, Swan catheters, use of ZOLL, rapid transfuser, and chest tubes
  • Guided bedside nurse in best management of patient devices including CRRT, IABP, transvenous pacemaker, Swan catheters and Artic Sun
  • Updated best teaching methods for IABP including use of and management of patient with Axillary IABP
  • Participated in bi-yearly staff evaluations, meeting with staff individually to develop goals in their career
  • Responded to unit emergencies and guide staff in responses
  • Assisted shift coordinator with quick staff scheduling changes increasing staff satisfaction and decreasing turnover

Registered Nurse, ICU

IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
Indianapolis, IN
05.2014 - 10.2016
  • Provided Nursing care to acutely ill patient population including management of ventilator, titratable drips, devices such as IABP, swan catheter, temporary transvenous pacemaker, CRRT and Artic Sun TTM post cardiac arrest care as well as, care for post STEMI and cardiac interventions
  • Developed plan of care for patients requiring high acuity nursing skills, involving several different pathological states such as septic and cardiogenic shock, DKA, Acute respiratory distress, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, post STEMI, VT storm and cardiac arrhythmias, care of pre transplant heart and lungs, including patients in multi organ system failure
  • Precepted new Nurses to Critical Care

Registered Nurse, Med/Surg

IU Health University Hospital- Krannert
Indianapolis, IN
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Provided Nursing care to medical and surgical patient population including post surgical orthopedic, plastics and urology clients, medical pancreatitis, liver failure, neurological and respiratory illnesses
  • Developed plan of care for patients post surgery aiding in education and management of illness post discharge

Patient Care Intern

IU Health University Hospital- Krannert
Indianapolis, IN
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Provided assistance to Nursing on care of medical and surgical patient population including post surgical orthopedic, plastics and urology clients, medical pancreatitis, liver failure, neurological and respiratory illnesses
  • Participated in providing care to patients and their activities of daily living and collection of patient data including daily intake and output and vital signs

Education

Bachelor's - Nursing

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
12.2012

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Professional Development

Timeline

Cardiovascular Educator- Clinical Professional Development

Ascension St. Vincent
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Resource Pool

IU Health Arnett
07.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU

IU West Hospital- Intensive Care Unit
11.2020 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse, ICU Clinical Advisor

IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
10.2016 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse, ICU

IU Health Methodist Hospital- Cardiac Medical Critical Care
05.2014 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse, Med/Surg

IU Health University Hospital- Krannert
05.2013 - 05.2014

Patient Care Intern

IU Health University Hospital- Krannert
05.2011 - 05.2013

Bachelor's - Nursing

Marian University
Nicole Crisp