CHRYSTAL REES
Omaha,USA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Room Nurse/Pre-Op/PACU
Pacific Surgery Center
01.2022 - Current
- Initiate intravenous (IV) lines
- Serve as circulating nurse in the operating room
- Manage pharmaceutical inventory and ordering
- Provide post-anesthesia care (PACU) if needed.
Staff Nurse/Charge/Relief Lead Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Delivered comprehensive care to trauma and emergency general surgery patients
- Functioned as Relief Lead Supervisor
- Mentored new graduate nurses
- Managed patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), traction devices, tracheostomies, intravenous drips, and complex wounds
- Proficient in CPAP, chest tube management, nasogastric (NG) tube insertion and care, enteral feeding, drain maintenance, catheterization, and IV insertion
Nurse Technician
CHI Lakeside Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored and recorded vital signs every 4-6 hours
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to support patient care
- Responded promptly to call lights, assisting patients with their needs
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha, NE01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Kaplan University
Lincoln, NE01.2013
Skills
- Strong evidence-based practice with strong attention to detail
- Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
- Patient mentoring and education
- Patient collaboration techniques
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Surgical care
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Operation Room Nurse/Pre-Op/PACU
Pacific Surgery Center
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse/Charge/Relief Lead Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
08.2019 - 11.2021
Nurse Technician
CHI Lakeside Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Kaplan University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Clarkson College