BARBARA CROWDER
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
ANNA,TX
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Registered Nurse
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
ANNA, TX, USDenison, TX
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45/hr
10
Years of experience
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with oncology specialty.
Work History
Registered Nurse
5 Years 2 Months- Administered medications and monitored responses, maintaining compliance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated individualized care plans to support safe, timely interventions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to align treatment plans, discharge needs, and patient priorities.
- Documented care accurately in electronic health records to support continuity and regulatory compliance.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery expectations, and follow-up care instructions.
- Supervised bedside workflows, ensuring prioritization of acuity, safety standards, and efficient unit operations.
- Responded to changing patient status by initiating interventions and escalating concerns to appropriate providers.
- Improved infection control practices through consistent adherence to isolation procedures and clinical best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician's medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated individualized care plans to support safe, timely interventions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to align treatment plans, discharge needs, and patient priorities.
- Documented care accurately in electronic health records to support continuity and regulatory compliance.
- Supervised bedside workflows, ensuring prioritization of acuity, safety standards, and efficient unit operations.
- Responded to changing patient status by initiating interventions and escalating concerns to appropriate providers.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, maintaining compliance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Improved infection control practices through consistent adherence to isolation procedures and clinical best practices.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and updated care plans to support safe, individualized treatment.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, ensuring compliance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advocated for patient concerns and collaborated with providers to resolve care issues promptly.
- Prioritized rapidly changing patient needs and responded effectively to urgent clinical situations.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 11 Months- Delivered quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admissions and triaging based on acuity.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery expectations, and follow-up care instructions.
- Worked with the healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and working with the team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security on the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated individualized care plans to support safe, timely interventions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to align treatment plans, discharge needs, and patient priorities.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, maintaining compliance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Documented care accurately in electronic health records to support continuity and regulatory compliance.
- Supervised bedside workflows, ensuring prioritization of acuity, safety standards, and efficient unit operations.
- Responded to changing patient status by initiating interventions and escalating concerns to appropriate providers.
- Improved infection control practices through consistent adherence to isolation procedures and clinical best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
- Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa
- Relevant Coursework: Board Certified (RN-BC)
Skills
IV administration
Medication management
IV setup
Patient and family advocacy
Direct patient care
Patient education
Family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Physical assessment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses
10.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
TMC
10.2016 - 09.2020Read More
Grayson College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1973-01-07
- Gender: FEMALE
- Driving License: Driver License Number: 47667371; License Type: DL; License Class: C; Date Originally Issued: 2022-02-17; Date Last Issued: 2022-02-17; Date of Expiration: 2031-01-07; Restrictions: NONE; Endorsements: NONE
RN-BC
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years of nursing experience and a strong commitment to providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care. I value teamwork, communication, and building positive relationships with patients and colleagues. I am dependable, adaptable, and committed to continuing to grow professionally and provide high-quality care.