Charles Crecelius

ICU RN with 20 years experience, working in a variety of critical care settings with diverse patient populations, proficient in multiple aspects of intensive care

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse - Barnes-Jewish Hospital - St Louis, MO

(2025-01)

• Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
• Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
• Acted as a resource for other nursing staff regarding neurological conditions and best practices in care, elevating overall knowledge levels within the hospital.
• Advocated for patients' rights and autonomy, creating an environment of trust and respect that empowered individuals to participate actively in their own healthcare decisions.
• Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.

Registered Nurse, PACU - Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto - Modesto, United States

(2024-04 - 2024-11)

• Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
• Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
• Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety- related to surgery outcomes.

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse - Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto - Modesto, United States

(2023-04 - 2024-04)

• Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
• Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
• Provided emotional support to patients' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.

Travel Nurse - TNAA

(2022-06 - 2023-02)

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

RN Staff Nurse - Doctors Medical Center

(2017-05 - 2022-04)

1/2/22-4/23/22: SICU RN (12 bed unit) 5/16-1/1/22: Neuro-ICU RN (8 bed unit) at comprehensive stroke center. Duties include ventilator management, CRRT, titration of medications for critical patients, Level II Trauma hospital, 461 beds

Travel Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse Across America

(2014-10 - 2017-05)

Travel ICU RN in Fresno, Berkeley, Modesto and Reno, NV. Main area of focus: CCU, SICU and Neuro-ICU

Travel Registered Nurse - Aya Healthcare

(2014-07 - 2014-10)

Travel ICU RN for CCU/SICU, management of critical patients in various settings

RN Staff Nurse - John Cochrane VA Medical Center

(2012-01 - 2014-05)

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer best possible care regardless of location.

RN Staff Nurse - Supplemental Health Care

(2011-09 - 2011-12)

Local travel RN, ICU and LTAC facilities, management of critical patients in various settings

RN Staff Nurse - Kindred Healthcare

(2011-03 - 2011-09)

LTAC RN, management of extensive wound care and ventilators

RN Staff Nurse - Barnes-Jewish Hospital

(2006-07 - 2011-01)

Management of ventilators, titration of medications, CRRT in MICU, 18 beds at Level I Trauma center, 1266 beds at the facility

Master of Science - Nursing Education - Walden University (2027-05)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College (2006 - 2008)

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College (2006)

Chemistry - St. Louis Community College-Forest Park (2013)

General Studies - General nursing prerequisites - University of Missouri - St Louis (2001)

Bachelor of Arts - Antiquities - Missouri State University (2000)

General Studies - Northeastern Illinois University (1999)

General Studies - General Prerequisites - Mineral Area College (1997)