Crystal Conley

• Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
• Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
• Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
• Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
• Provided care for all ages.

• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

• Oversee floor units and nurses, conduct policy reviews, and ensure staffing coordination
• Guided LPNs and Nurse Aides to carry out assistive duties on the unit
• Administered IV blood and Medications and monitored patient status throughout
• Charted and Assessed patients during each shift.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.

• Guided LPNs and Nurse Aides to carry out assistive duties on the unit
• Set up scheduling and staffing coordinator duties.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

• Served as charge nurse providing comprehensive rehabilitation
• Guided LPNs and Nurse Aides to carry out assistive duties on the unit
• Administered IV blood and Medications and monitored patient status throughout.

• Provide neurological, stroke, and spinal injury rehabilitation
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Guided LPNs and Nurse Aides to carry out assistive duties on the unit
• Administered IV blood and Medications and monitored patient status throughout
• Charted and Assessed patients during each shift.

• Med
• Surg
• Served as charge nurse providing comprehensive rehabilitation
• Guided LPNs and Nurse Aides to carry out assistive duties on the unit
• Administered IV blood and Medications and monitored patient status throughout
• Charted and Assessed patients during each shift.

• Served as charge nurse providing comprehensive rehabilitation
• Guided LPNs and Nurse Aides to carry out assistive duties on the unit
• Administered IV blood and Medications and monitored patient status throughout
• Charted and Assessed patients during each shift
• Floated to different floors to assist when staffing was shorthanded (Skilled, Med
• Surg.)
• Duncan Regional Hospital
• Nursing Student; CRU, Med
• Surg., and as Floating Nurse
• Focused assisting nursing staff in the Comprehensive Rehab unit
• Performed the following rotations: Labor and Delivery, Intensive Care Unit, Adult Medical/Surgical
• Nursing, Psychiatry, Community Health Nursing, Geriatrics.

GPA 3.9

GPA: 3.7/4.0, Working towards Advanced Practice Registered Nurse degree