Teauna Marie Crusto
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with a BSN and over 12 years of progressive experience in acute care, telemetry, med/surg, and hospice settings. Proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality patient care within fast-paced environments. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex med-surg cases, and support optimal recovery outcomes. Passionate about advancing a positive mission to provide equitable, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, teamwork, and cultural humility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NeuroRestorative
Pleasanton, California
12.2025 - Current
- Deliver acute inpatient neuro-rehabilitation nursing care for adults recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, and TBI through therapeutic use of self, nursing process, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Performed tracheostomy and ventilator care, ensuring airway maintenance and equipment safety.
Applied safety principles in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Ensured adherence to protocols for airway management and ventilator operation. - Administered IV medications and therapies to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Evaluated effectiveness of care provided by health care team members to enhance treatment outcomes.
Documented patient responses and care interventions to maintain accurate health records. - Conduct neurological assessments and implement pressure injury and fall prevention strategies.
- Educate patients and families on recovery goals and home care plans.
Patient Care Technician / LVN – Med-Surg, Telemetry & ICU
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, California
05.2022 - Current
- Enhance unit integrated care model implementation across telemetry, med/surg, and ICU units.
- Record care in EPIC, monitor vitals, and assist with patient comfort and mobility.
- Provided assistance with mobility, hygiene, feeding, toileting, and repositioning.
Collected and reported vital signs, EKGs, weights, and input/output measurements accurately.
Contributed to overall patient well-being through dedicated support in daily tasks.
Documented critical patient information for ongoing health evaluations. - Recognized for teamwork, reliability, and compassionate communication.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Demonstrate awareness of, and sensitivity to, patient and family rights, age-specific needs, cultural beliefs, and ethical beliefs.
Clinical Nurse I, RN – Med-Surg/Telemetry
Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC)
Fresno, California
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for med-surg/telemetry patients in a Level I Trauma Center.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in an ongoing, systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
- Administer medications, monitor telemetry, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and post-discharge care strategies.
Patient Care Technician – Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, California
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted nurses with progressive mobility, feeding, toileting, repositioning, and hygiene.
- Obtained and reported vital signs, EKGs, weights, and input/output data with precision.
- Promoted patient safety through proactive rounding and rapid response to call lights.
- Contributed to a collaborative care environment aligned with Kaiser's standards of excellence.
- Supported the needs of 24 residents under medical, surgical, and telemetry care.
Certified Home Health Aide – Hospice Department
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, California
11.2007 - 04.2019
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care in collaboration with hospice R.N.s and physicians.
- Supported patients and families with physical, emotional, and spiritual care needs.
- Promoted dignity, comfort, and patient autonomy throughout the hospice care continuum.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Identified and resolved issues effectively to enhance operational efficiency.
Participated in unit and department performance improvement initiatives as directed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT4 2025
Skills
- Med-Surg and Telemetry Nursing
- Patient assessment and data collection, care planning and management, ongoing evaluation and monitoring
- Tracheostomy, airway management
- Acute Rehabilitation, Neuro/TBI
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Epic EMR documentation
- Clinical prioritization and time management
- Patient and family education, good interpersonal skills
- Culturally competent and compassionate care
- Collaborative teamwork approaches
Certification
• Registered Nurse (CA) – License #95420267
• ACLS, BLS, PALS – American Heart Association (Valid through 2027)
• ECG/EKG Dysrhythmia Interpretation – Valid through 2029
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – Valid through 06/2026
• CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention Certificate
• ACLS, BLS, PALS – American Heart Association (Valid through 2027)
• ECG/EKG Dysrhythmia Interpretation – Valid through 2029
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – Valid through 06/2026
• CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention Certificate
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience in med-surg and telemetry settings, including Level I Trauma exposure.
- Tracheostomy Care/ Airway Management
- Proficient in EPIC documentation, EKG interpretation, and care coordination.
- Known by peers and leadership for compassionate bedside manner, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
Personal Information
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NeuroRestorative
12.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse I, RN – Med-Surg/Telemetry
Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC)
09.2025 - 11.2025
Patient Care Technician / LVN – Med-Surg, Telemetry & ICU
Kaiser Permanente
05.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician – Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
04.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Home Health Aide – Hospice Department
Kaiser Permanente
11.2007 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College