Angie Crafton
Oxford,MS
Summary
Outcomes-oriented Registered Nurse with greater than 25 years experience in healthcare. Adept in case management, clinical oversight and staff training. Proficient in conducting data analysis to close gaps and improve outcomes. Excellent ability to communicate with all patient populations as well as the medical community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Cardiac Stress Lab
Baptist Hospital North Mississippi
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clinical Manager
Hope West Hospice
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Direct supervision of clinical teams, including RN's, Social Workers, Nursing Assistants and Chaplains
- Ensured that patient care needs were addressed through appropriate and adequate staffing levels
- Responsible for the quality and compliance of teams supervised in addition to monitoring of workflow, time management and productivity of staff
- Frequent review of clinical documentation of all disciplines to ensure regulatory compliance and quality
- Built strong network of referral sources within the community.
Admission RN
Hope West Hospice
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided education on hospice services to patients and families as well as to physicians and other medical staff in the hospital setting
- Admission of patients to hospice in various settings: homes, nursing homes as well as homeless patients.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
Primary RN/Case Manager
Hope West Hospice
04.2009 - 12.2011
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Clinic RN
Galen Van Wyhe, MD Electrophysiologist
07.2004 - 05.2008
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used team approach to identify, analyze and resolve patient care problems resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Tap Pharmaceuticals
01.2000 - 04.2004
- Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
- Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
- Developed and implemented strategically sound business plans and tactical strategies.
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
- Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital, North Mississippi
02.1996 - 12.1999
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.1991
Skills
- Staff Development
- Case Analysis
- Critical Deduction
- Decisiveness
- Attentive Listening
- Data Analysis
- Patient Advising
Timeline
RN Cardiac Stress Lab
Baptist Hospital North Mississippi
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Manager
Hope West Hospice
01.2019 - 03.2023
Admission RN
Hope West Hospice
01.2012 - 12.2018
Primary RN/Case Manager
Hope West Hospice
04.2009 - 12.2011
Clinic RN
Galen Van Wyhe, MD Electrophysiologist
07.2004 - 05.2008
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Tap Pharmaceuticals
01.2000 - 04.2004
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital, North Mississippi
02.1996 - 12.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi