Gina Krusell
Scituate
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care at Tufts Medical Center. Expert in patient assessment and medication administration, skilled in managing advanced critical care devices. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while providing compassionate support to patients and families during emergencies. Committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Tufts Medical Center
Boston
07.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in emergency response and critical care situations.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare teams for prompt interventions.
- Administered medications according to established protocols while monitoring patient reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient-centered care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices for quality care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, ensuring comprehension.
- Provided emotional support during critical situations, fostering resilience in patients and families.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, documenting patient progress and care plans.
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Tufts Medical Center
Boston
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted triage assessments to determine urgency upon patient arrival (including stroke, heart attack and trauma patients)
- Utilized critical thinking skills for quick and accurate clinical assessments.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed emergency medical equipment, ensuring availability during shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
Registered Nurse (Surgical/Trauma ICU)
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Cared for critically ill post-operative surgical, trauma, and transplant (liver, kidney & pancreas) patients
- Assisted in emergency response and critical care situations.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare teams for prompt interventions.
- Administered medications according to established protocols while monitoring patient reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient-centered care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices for quality care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, ensuring comprehension.
- Provided emotional support during critical situations, fostering resilience in patients and families.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams on treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, documenting patient progress and care plans. Assisted in emergency response and critical care situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
Tampa
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Conducted triage assessments to determine urgency upon patient arrival (including stroke, heart attack and trauma patients)
- Utilized critical thinking skills for quick and accurate clinical assessments.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed emergency medical equipment, ensuring availability during shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown
03.2007 - 03.2012
- Conducted triage assessments to determine urgency upon patient arrival, including stroke, heart attack, and trauma and burn patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills for quick and accurate clinical assessments.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed emergency medical equipment, ensuring availability during shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
- Charge Nurse: Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels, as well as facilitated flow throughout the department.
Registered Nurse, Internship
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Achieved completion of Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO) program through American Association for Critical Care Nurses (AACN) while delivering bedside care under supervision of knowledgeable preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2016
Diploma - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, PA07-2006
Skills
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and emergency response
- Patient assessment and education
- Medication administration and titration of vasopressors, and inotropes
- Time management and communication skills
- Vascular access placement and management
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Critical care device management of:
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) (NxStage)
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (Maquet and Teleflex by Arrow)
- Impella (Abiomed)
- CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System (Abbott)
- Pulmonary arterial catheter and arterial line interpretation and management
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, BSN Program
- Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts: 2310281 (exp. 08/18/2026)
- Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Tufts Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Tufts Medical Center
09.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse (Surgical/Trauma ICU)
Tampa General Hospital
04.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
03.2012 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
03.2007 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Internship
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
09.2006 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Diploma - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
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