Alyssa Cruthis
Pink Hill
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cath Lab RN
UNC Health Lenoir Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and closely monitoring cath lab procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency through effective communication, collaboration, and timely task completion.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the cath lab environment through strict adherence to infection control policies.
- Proficient in interpreting EKG's and recognizing arrhythmias.
- Proficient in using hemodynamic monitoring systems to monitor patients during procedures.
- Skilled in pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure monitoring.
- Experienced in managing patients under moderate sedation, ensuring safety and comfort throughout procedures.
STAFF RN III
ECU Health Duplin (formerly Vidant Duplin)
06.2017 - Current
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
- Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff, precept nursing students and new graduate nurses
- Function in charge nurse role
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Established effective working relationships with support staff, contributing to a cohesive team environment that prioritized patient safety and wellbeing.
NURSING ASSISTANT
Vidant Duplin
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
JAMES SPRUNT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2017
Skills
- EHR use experience- Meditech, Epic, Endotool, Glucomander
- IV pump proficiency- Braun Infusomat, Alaris pumps
- IV start, phlebotomy, rapid response, EKG
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Patient education and counseling
- Cardiac device implantation
- Pre-and Post-Procedure Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Cath Lab RN
UNC Health Lenoir Hospital
09.2023 - Current
STAFF RN III
ECU Health Duplin (formerly Vidant Duplin)
06.2017 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT
Vidant Duplin
05.2014 - 06.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
JAMES SPRUNT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
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