Chrystal Monforte

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

I worked for one year as the providers nurse where I was in charge of scheduling pt visits and times. I worked in the pharmacy for 2 years where I was in charge of all inmates medications.

I waited as a CNA for 2 years while going to LPn school. I worked as a night shift charge nurse for 5 years on the skilled nursing unit and then transferred to the Marie Al child health unit when SNF was closed. I worked in mom baby care and also assisted in teaching for deliveries and as a night shift secretary as needed.