Warren Cressman RN BSN
Mt. Dora,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
AdventHealth
Tavares, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress in the medical record.
- Monitored for changes in patient status and responded appropriately per hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care that met patients' needs.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
- Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists.
- Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by assessing responses to treatment modalities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on assigned unit.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
RN, Float Nurse
Palomar Health
Escondido, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
RN, Rapid Response, PCU
Baycare-St. Joseph’s Hospital
Tampa, Florida
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Telemetry RN
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, CA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided care to patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases using telemetry monitoring equipment.
- Monitored electrocardiogram for abnormal rhythms or other changes in cardiac status.
- Performed nursing assessments and interventions to stabilize patient's conditions as needed.
- Managed medications such as antiarrhythmic agents according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to any emergencies that arose during shift hours.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to administering medication or treatments.
Registered Nurse, PCU
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Watsonville Community Hospital
Watsonville, CA
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Facilitated medication management, monitoring for side effects.
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Tracked nursing data for care provided to document progress and outcomes for established goals.
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse, PCU
AdventHealth
Tavares, FL
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL12.2012
Interior Design And Architecture
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Secondary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLBachelor of Arts - Pre Med With Major in Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Medication administration expert
- IV drug therapy management
- Bilingual in French and German
- Risk assessments
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current
RN, Float Nurse
Palomar Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
RN, Rapid Response, PCU
Baycare-St. Joseph’s Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Telemetry RN
Scripps Green Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Watsonville Community Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
AdventHealth
01.2015 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Interior Design And Architecture
San Diego Mesa College
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Secondary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - Pre Med With Major in Psychology
University of Florida
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