Amy Crawford
Registered Nurse
Paragould,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards, CMS guidelines, nursing processes and managerial roles related to nursing policy and procedure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment findings.
- Managed ventilator support for mechanical ventilation patients including weaning from ventilator when appropriate.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
General Baptist Nursing Home
Piggott, AR
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
- Created reports summarizing data on HAIs, antimicrobial usage, and other related topics.
- Conducted audits of patient care practices to ensure compliance with facility policy and procedures related to infection prevention and control.
- Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment by healthcare personnel..
RN, ICU
NEA Baptist Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
03.2016 - 2017
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
RN Emergency Room Charge Nurse
SBRMC
Jonesboro, AR
07.2010 - 08.2016
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided leadership to the nursing team in managing patient care activities.
- Performed triage duties including assessing patients for severity of illness or injury, prioritizing needs and determining disposition of patients.
- Ordered tests as necessary to evaluate the level of care required by each patient.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
State University, AR05-2012
Skills
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- IV Setup
- Compassionate Care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Ventilator Management
- CPR, ACLS Certified
- Previous PALS, TNCC certification
Professional References
- Jennifer Bonham (870)351-2942
- April Smith (870)634-9341
- Brenda Cavaness (870)236-5050
- Heather Ditto APRN (870)530-2538
Contact Information
Amy Crawford BSN-RN
amy.crawfordrn@gmail.com
7425 HWY 49S
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)680-2139
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
General Baptist Nursing Home
12.2019 - 06.2023
RN, ICU
NEA Baptist Hospital
03.2016 - 2017
RN Emergency Room Charge Nurse
SBRMC
07.2010 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
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