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Rebecca Cruey

Rebecca Cruey

Orlando,USA

Summary

I am an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience across diverse patient populations and settings—including medical groups, hospitals, and in-home care. I hold a multi-state nursing license and am currently based in Florida. I am authorized to work in the United States for any employer and am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to your organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit

AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, providing valuable input and collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care delivery.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining organized documentation of patient records, ensuring seamless coordination among healthcare providers.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices in the Clinical Decision Unit.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies to establish rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and ensuring optimal healthcare outcomes.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills by accurately interpreting diagnostic results and making data-driven decisions pertaining to patient care plans.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care delivery within the Clinical Decision Unit setting.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control measures, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff members within the Clinical Decision Unit.
  • Contributed to a reduction in hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support for patients transitioning back into their communities.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying workload demands while consistently maintaining high standards of clinical practice across diverse patient populations.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between care settings by effectively communicating pertinent information with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Acted as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, promoting autonomy and informed decision-making throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify potential risks or complications, enabling early intervention and prevention measures.
  • Supported the implementation of innovative nursing interventions that resulted in improved symptom management for patients with complex medical conditions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, enhancing their clinical skills and fostering a supportive work environment conducive to learning and growth.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current policies, procedures, and best practices in the field of nursing through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Promoted patient and family-centered care by actively involving them in the decision-making process and addressing their concerns throughout treatment.
  • Ensured timely and accurate administration of medications, contributing to improved patient safety and overall health outcomes.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Specialty Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversees appointment scheduling to ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations
  • Guided patients to exam room within 15 minutes of arrival time.
  • Accurately performs and records in patient chart height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, respiration, and pulse.
  • Screens complete and appropriate medical information from patient
  • Assists patients for exam, having them in proper undress.
  • Instructs patients clearly in collection of samples and tests needed.
  • Collects specimens within 10 mins of being ordered by the physician.
  • Performs vena punctures within timely manner.
  • Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
  • Maintains and securely controls medical supplies and medication counts, with adequate supporting records.
  • Completes referrals (for other MD’s and insurance companies), hospital admissions and processes information and gives patient clear instructions.
  • Utilizes power technique for the removal of Drains/Tubes, stitches, staples, incision care and wound care/wound vacuums.
  • Prepares all new patient/office visit charts and makes sure all films/test are ready to be viewed by physicians/APRN.
  • Oversees making sure clinic transitions smoothly, calling for EMT and giving report when needed and triaging nurse calls in a timely manner.
  • Triaging all medical calls, professionally, in a timely manner and updating physicians when needed.
  • Assisting in updating patients on wait times and making sure they are comfortable and satisfied with their visit.
  • Handles calls from patients regarding medical issues and coordinates their transfer via EMS to the ER while working to keep the patient informed and calm in stressful situations.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Orange County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepares medications for administration and dispenses such to students in accordance with physician orders and established time schedules.
  • Monitors, provides assistance and administers insulin to diabetics.
  • Administers various treatments in the instance of low/high sugar levels.
  • Performs tube feedings, inhalations and catheterizations according to physician orders; takes vital signs and assesses conditions.
  • Charts and maintains accurate records of activities performed, i.e. medications dispensed, incident reports, nursing notes, daily treatments and interventions.
  • Monitors materials and medications to ensure appropriate supply levels and re-orders when necessary.
  • Ensures the safe and sanitary conditions of the school clinic, i.e. stocking supplies, cleaning surfaces, and changing exam paper.
  • Cleans medical supplies according to proper sanitization procedures, i.e. syringes, breathing apparatus and medical dispensers.
  • Maintains student medical records, pulls records for review prior to evaluation appointments and researches medical diagnoses as appropriate.
  • Provides billing information for students eligible for Medicaid regarding treatment, intervention and guardian contacts.
  • Confers with evaluation team regarding student medical information and requests medical histories as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with teaching staff for health and safety of all students.
  • Provides training and education of all school staff in following necessary health and sanitation procedures.
  • Responsible for supervising the assignments of the LPN and that the assignments are in their scope of practice according to the Florida Board of Nursing.
  • Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
  • With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
  • Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
  • Inspects for head lice.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Co-Owner and Office Manager for property management company

McMahon Home Team
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Licensed Real Estate agent assisting with running a large portfolio of residential properties with expertise in the following: Communication and conflict resolution Maintenance Needs and emergencies Time Management skills accounting obtaining new clients, vendors and tenants in a timely manner Proficient in AppFolio and software for the company Experienced in using all microsoft software Checking and responding to email promptly, using docusign for documents and updating all parties involved in a timely manner Documenting and maintaining proper records, notes, invoices and photographs

Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU

Nemours Children's Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Providing safe, compassionate, and timely care for patients and their families including their physiological and psychological needs treating all aspects of a persons health care needs.
  • Assessing patients thoroughly and preparing them for the operating room in a safe and timely manner
  • Making sure all charting and legal documents were completed prior to surgery
  • Recovering patients from anesthesia including monitoring their airways, assessing their pain, nausea, vitals and charting in real time.
  • Assisting with patient and family education and care and either preparing them for discharge or hospital admission
  • Administering patient care, treatments, medications, and education in a safe manner with competency in pediatric patients.
  • Ensuring patient safety while providing patient care, education, comfort, treatment using time management.
  • Taking call and being available to come in and recover patients that needed emergent care in a safe and proficient manner
  • Charting and maintaining core measures and hippa policies.
  • Collaborating and coordinating with all health team members using the daily team meeting for updates, patient care, hospital policies and to discuss any concerns
  • Competency with NICU and Pediatric patients of all ages

Case Management

Florida Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Responsibilities: Using a multidisciplinary team approach for coordinating care with a patient's clinical team
  • Assessing patients throughout the shift for necessary care, or updates, and making appropriate changes to current care plans.
  • Coordinating with insurance companies, family or other financial services to pay for care.
  • Analyzing the clinical team's methods and decisions to ensure they fit with patient care goals.
  • Advocating for patients while communicating with family, medical, financial or social services
  • Coordinating the transfer of patients or patient care from one team or facility to another while ensuring safe and compassionate care
  • Creating patient discharge plans from arrival, if being admitted after a 23 hour observation
  • Following HIPPA guidelines Accomplishments Helping plan safe discharges, clinical review notes, dcp assessments, helping with community resources and any other discharge needs for every patient in a timely manner.
  • Skills I utilize my registered nurse license to see all patients in a timely manner, begin discharge planning upon admission, providing compassionate and caring patient and family assistance as needed, collaboration with the doctors and other hospital staff as needed, charting and paper documentation.

Registered Nurse NICU

Florida Hospital for Children
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • Providing safe, compassionate, and timely care for patients and their families including their physiological and psychological needs treating all aspects of a persons health care needs
  • Assessing patients thoroughly and every hour with competency in assessing patient needs, changes, and complications safely throughout the shift
  • Administering patient care, treatments, medications, and education in a safe manner with competency in incubators, ventilators, chest physiotherapy, ng tubes, JPEG's, drains, central lines, PICC's, telemetry, ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS.
  • Ensuring patient and parent safety while rounding hourly providing patient care, education, comfort, treatment, & discharge planning using time management
  • Charting and maintaining core measures and hipaa policies.
  • Collaborating and coordinating with all health team members using grand rounds for a team approach for accurate and exceptional nursing care for high acuity patients
  • Competency with NICU and Pediatric patients of all ages

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Florida Hospital for Children
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Providing safe, compassionate, and timely care for patients and their families including their physiological and psychological needs treating all aspects of a persons health care needs
  • Assessing patients thoroughly and every hour with competency in assessing patient needs, changes, and complications safely throughout the shift
  • Administering patient care, treatments, medications, and education in a safe manner with competency in chest tubes, chest physiotherapy, pacer wires, pacemakers, PALS, cardiac/ICU drips, sheaths, JPEG's, drains, central lines, PICC's, sheaths's, cardioversions, EKG's, telemetry, pacemakers, run-offs, pericardial drain, Artic Sun cooling system, ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS and core measures including CHF, STROKE,PNEUMONIA & AMI.
  • Ensuring patient safety while rounding hourly providing patient care, education, comfort, treatment,& discharge planning using time management
  • Charting and maintaining core measures and hipaa policies.
  • Collaborating and coordinating with all health team members using grand rounds for a team approach for accurate and exceptional nursing care for high acuity patients
  • Competency with NICU and Pediatric patients of all ages
  • 4 months of specialty training in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as preceptor with John Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL

Registered Nurse PCU

Florida Hospital East
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Providing safe, compassionate, and timely care for patients and their families including their physiological and psychological needs treating all aspects of a persons health care needs
  • Assessing patients thoroughly and every 4 hours with competency in assessing patient needs, changes, and complications safely throughout the shift
  • Administering patient care, treatments, medications, and education in a safe manner with competency in chest tubes, chest physiotherapy, pacer wires, pacemakers, cardiac drips, JPEG's, drains, central lines, PICC's, sheaths's, cardioversions, EKG's, telemetry, Pacemakers, Run-Offs, ACLS, and core measures including CHF, STROKE, & AMI.
  • Ensuring patient safety while rounding hourly providing patient care, education, comfort, treatment, & discharge planning using time management
  • Charting and maintaining core measures and hipaa policies.
  • Collaborating and coordinating with all health team members using grand rounds for a team approach for accurate and exceptional plans of care for 4 high acuity patients at a time
  • Assisting with baker acted or confused patients in a therapeutic manner ensuring patient and staff safety

Registered Nurse (RN) CVPCU

Osceola Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Providing safe, compassionate, and timely care for patients and their families including their physiological and psychological needs treating all aspects of a persons health care needs
  • Assessing patients thoroughly & every 4 hours with competency in cardiac and vascular needs, changes, and complications safely throughout the shift
  • Administering patient care, treatments, medications, and education in a safe manner with competency in chest tubes, post open heart interventions, chest physiotherapy, pacer wires, pacemakers, cardiac drips, JPEG's, drains, central lines, PICC's, cardioversions, EKG's, telemetry, ACLS, and core measures including CHF, STROKE, & AMI.
  • Ensuring patient safety while constantly updating patients plan of care, treatment, discharge planning and education using time management
  • Collaborating and coordinating with all health team members for a team approach for accurate and exceptional plans of care for 4 high acuity patients at a time
  • Assisting with baker acted or confused patients in a therapeutic manner ensuring patient and staff safety

Patient Service Representative

Zoll Lifecor - Lifevest
02.2010 - 02.2012
  • Educating and fitting patients for LifeVest per physicians orders and recognizing lethal cardiac rhythms
  • Follow-up Visits and Home Health Care visits and Education
  • Setting up, Maintaining and troubleshooting any problems that may arise for Zoll Lifecare as a PSR

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL
05.2025 - 05.2027

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
01.2008 - 08.2010

Skills

  • Cardiac, CVSD, CVU, CVPCU, CDU, Pediatric CVICU, NICU, PACU and medical group experience
  • Ethical practice
  • Grand rounds, including care coordination and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and safety
  • Clinical decision making, judgment, treatment and care
  • Medication administration
  • End-of-life care
  • Infection control
  • Call triage and clinic management experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Medication, blood products and IV administration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail with great time management and multitasking skills, proficient in critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Basic life support (prior ACLS and PALS) certification and experience
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Direct patient care
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Patient and family advocacy and education
  • Proficient at Electronic health records and chart prepping/review
  • Blood draw and sample collection/phlebotomy
  • Wound care
  • Pain management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (Multi-State)
  • Expires: April 2026
  • State: Florida

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

AdventHealth University
05.2025 - 05.2027

Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit

AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current

Specialty Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery
06.2022 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse (RN)

Orange County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022

Co-Owner and Office Manager for property management company

McMahon Home Team
08.2017 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU

Nemours Children's Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017

Case Management

Florida Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016

Registered Nurse NICU

Florida Hospital for Children
06.2014 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Florida Hospital for Children
03.2013 - 06.2014

Registered Nurse PCU

Florida Hospital East
01.2012 - 03.2013

Registered Nurse (RN) CVPCU

Osceola Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - 08.2012

Patient Service Representative

Zoll Lifecor - Lifevest
02.2010 - 02.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
01.2008 - 08.2010

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