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Chrystal Graham

Hope,AR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with four 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 Hemo dialysis specialty. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with solid organizational skills eager to secure anentry-level Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

DaVita
08.2019 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
05.2017

Associate of Arts - Nursing

University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
Hope, AR
12.2014

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassionate and Patient
  • Patient Management
  • Health Education
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Patient Care Management
  • Patient Care
  • Treatment Plan Modifications
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Prescription Drug Recommendations
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Languages

Sign language
Limited Working

Certification

  • ANCC Certification obtained: Jan. 4, 2024
  • Arkansas APRN License obtained: Jan. 24, 2024
  • Texas APRN License obtained: Jan. 24, 2024

Timeline

Charge Nurse

DaVita
08.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
Chrystal Graham