Suchittra Cressia
Woodbury,CT
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience across acute care, specialty units, and home health. Extensive background in medical-surgical nursing, virtual patient monitoring, care coordination, and evidence-based practice. Highly proficient in Epic EHR, Telehealth technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, mentoring, and commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg Float Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
07.2012 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple specialties, including Emergency Department, Chest Pain Center, Cardiovascular, Oncology, Transplant, Orthopedics, Neuroscience, Pulmonary, Observation, and COVID-19 care.
- Utilize Telehealth technology to support virtual patient observation and enhance patient safety.
- Perform thorough assessments and apply the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and care transitions in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Serve as charge nurse, managing patient assignments and staffing resources to support efficient unit operations.
- Precept and mentor newly hired and travel nurses, reinforcing hospital policies, workflows, and professional standards.
Med-Surg Float Nurse
Griffin Hospital
Derby, CT
12.2010 - 07.2012
- Delivered patient-centered care in a Planetree-designated hospital, emphasizing compassion and respect.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and implemented evidence-based care plans.
- Assisted with ICU-level patient care while ensuring accurate documentation and HIPAA compliance.
- Provided advanced nursing interventions including airway and chest tube management, tube feeding, wound and ostomy care, catheterization, and phlebotomy.
Home Care Nurse Case Management
Utopia Home Care
Waterbury, CT
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Conducted in-home patient assessments and developed individualized plans of care.
- Coordinated services with providers and community resources.
- Provided in-home patient care and education focused on disease management, prevention, and safety.
Home Care Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Norwalk, CT
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Delivered skilled pediatric home nursing care addressing medical and developmental needs.
- Educated families on medication administration, disease management, and safety.
- Administered mass immunizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2018
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05.2009
BBA - Computer
Mahasarakham University
Thailand10-1999
Skills
- Virtual & Telehealth
- Strong clinical judgment
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Precepting & Mentorship
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Autonomous
- Multilingual
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Connecticut
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Med-Surg Float Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
07.2012 - Current
Med-Surg Float Nurse
Griffin Hospital
12.2010 - 07.2012
Home Care Nurse Case Management
Utopia Home Care
03.2010 - 11.2010
Home Care Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2009 - 02.2010
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Norwalk Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
BBA - Computer
Mahasarakham University