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Cristina Cravcesco

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SUMMARY

Compassionate and caring experienced Charge Nurse with a natural affinity towards looking after patients and a personal commitment to quality patient care. Experienced in various aspects of nursing management, overseeing operations including assisting physicians with procedures, administration and documentation of medications, discharge planning, and post-op care. Reliable team player with flexibility and accountability, supervising RNs, CNAs, and LPNs serving as a patient advocate.

Key Skills & Competences:

  • Experienced in various assessment techniques, evaluation of symptoms for chronic diseases, and implementation of correct treatment plan.
  • Excellent knowledge of clinical nursing and surgical procedures.
  • Capable of delegating responsibilities to nursing staff as per the need of the department.
  • Organizing, prioritizing, and delegating nursing work flow throughout the ward.
  • Championing a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.

WORK EXPERIENCE

01/2010 - 08/2019, Charge Nurse, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA

Key Contributions & Responsibilities:

  • Handled 30+ patients in the critical care department, assessed status, and notified doctors.
  • Performed daily wellness check for 60 patients suffering from lifestyle or chronic health issues and updating electronic charts.
  • Performed wound care, catheterization, oxygen therapy, and PICC line care.
  • Assisted with assessments, physical examinations of patients by performing lab tests and MRI scans.
  • Oversaw 25 nurses working in the 17-bed critical care unit.
  • Organized work shifts of nurses and monitored performance.
  • Held regular meetings to hear concerns, addressed issues and resolved possible conflicts.
  • Monitored the department’s medical supplies using to ensure that there always was enough inventory to avoid supply shortage during an emergency.
06/2006 - 01/2010, Charge Nurse, Wood Rose Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA

Key Contributions & Responsibilities: 

  • Assigned as team leader after one year and tasked to supervise 10 nurses/shift.
  • Provided clinical and emotional support to patients and their families. Updated family members on patients’ health status and treatment options.
  • Coordinated with doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide immediate care to patients.
  • Alerted doctors when patient was unresponsive or began to deteriorate and requested for treatment re-evaluation or emergency intervention.
  • Implemented nursing plans of care, reviewed the progress/status of patients, and revised plans of care.
  • Identified and provided additional assistance and support to ensure quality patient care and positive outcomes.

EDUCATION

09/2005 - 06/2006, Master of Science in Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA

Graduated with Honors

09/2001 - 08/2005, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA

GPA: 3.7

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA): obtained from American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), 2013.

Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN): obtained from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2012.

Passed NCLEX-RN: National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination, 2008.

SKILLS

Clinical practice
Bed management
Clinical expertise
Nursing administration
Patient safety
Languages
English
Spanish

PERSONAL SKILLS

Passionate
Forward thinking
Ambitious
Hard working
Focused
Action oriented
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