ANGELA CRAWFORD
Cordova,TN
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Unity Psychiatric Care
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive behavioral health assessments and creating tailored treatment plans.
- Served as an advocate for patients during treatment planning sessions with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to the ongoing development and evaluation of nursing policies, procedures, and best practices within the behavioral health unit.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity while working with diverse populations experiencing a wide range of mental health issues.
Travel Registered Nurse
Shiftkey, LLC
09.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
PAM Specialty Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Subacute LPN
Regional One Health
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Villages Of Germantown, Walking Horse
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
Travel LPN
Leaderstat
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Healthcare Of Cordova
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Craig Center For Advance Wound Healing
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Healthcare Of Cordova
03.2009 - 12.2015
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Telephonic Nurse
Express Scripts Accredo Health Group
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
UT/Methodist Transplant Institute
01.2002 - 06.2011
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medworld Academy
West Palm Beach, FL12.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2025
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School
05.1996
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Physical assessments
- Compassion and Empathy
Licenses
BLS/ACLS certified through American Heart Association
Registered Nurse - 277736
Licensed Practical Nurse - 73845
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Unity Psychiatric Care
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
PAM Specialty Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Subacute LPN
Regional One Health
06.2023 - 12.2023
Travel LPN
Leaderstat
12.2022 - 02.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
The Villages Of Germantown, Walking Horse
08.2022 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Shiftkey, LLC
09.2021 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Healthcare Of Cordova
04.2017 - 12.2021
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Craig Center For Advance Wound Healing
02.2016 - 04.2017
LPN Telephonic Nurse
Express Scripts Accredo Health Group
02.2013 - 04.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Healthcare Of Cordova
03.2009 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
UT/Methodist Transplant Institute
01.2002 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medworld Academy
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School
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