Laura Crusco
Woburn
Summary
Empathetic and clinical excellence nursing professional, who combines 17+ years of clinical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Highly qualified professional nurse with extensive background in various healthcare environments, including endoscopy, med-surgical, telemetry, step-down, geriatrics and geri-psych. A clear awareness of diverse backgrounds, alert widely to patients needs and circumstances. Skilled in patient teaching with a strong emphasis on patient assessment, assisting physicians with procedures, administration and documentation of medications, and providing nursing care for patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
11.2022 - Current
- Perform RN role in prep, intra-procedure, recovery as well as charge nurse
- Assisting doctors with endoscopic procedures (COLONOSCOPY, UPPER ENDOSCOPY, ENDO-FLIP)
- Able to assume tech role
- Supported the implementation of moderate sedation protocols at CHA by conducting patient chart screening for eligibility and training nursing staff on sedation administration
- Conducted pre-procedure phone calls to educate, answer questions and ensure preparedness for upcoming procures
- Provide post procedural care and teaching
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2023
- Perform role as endoscopy RN in prep, intra-procedure, recovery, as well as charge nurse
- Assisting doctors with endoscopic and advanced endoscopic procedures (UPPER ENDOSCOPY, COLONOSCOPY, BARRX ABLATION, ERCP, EUS, COLONIC AND BILIARY STENT PLACMENT, and FECAL TRANSPLANTS)
- Able to assume tech role (BIOPSY,SNARES,DILATION,INJECTION, CLIPS, CAUTERY, APC)
- Monitoring and caring for patients during the procedure including providing and managing moderate sedation
- Provide post-procedure care and education
Registered Nurse
Lahey Clinic Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Staff RN bed surgical telemetry unit (24 regular/ 6 stepdown)
- Responsible for care of post CABG patients as well as cardiac and complex medical patients requiring more intensive care
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2007 - 06.2014
- Staff nurse on 15 bed in-patient geri-psych unit
- Oversee, manage and coordinate patient care and education
- Serve as liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other health care professionals
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA05-2007
Skills
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
BLS ~ ACLS ~ MODERATE SEDATION
Super user for Epic and Provation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Lahey Clinic Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2007 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regis College
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