Cristy Assidy
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 19 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Distinctive Home Care
Bowie, MD
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
LPN Office Nurse- MacDill AFB
Quarterline Consulting Services
Herndon, VA
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
LPN- MacDill AFB
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Orlando, FL
08.2015 - 04.2019
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
LPN Office Nurse
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL
10.2005 - 04.2016
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY01-2023
Certificate - Nursing
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL03-2005
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Community Health
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Supply Restocking
- Unit Administration
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Health Care Consultation
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Appointment Scheduling
- Family and Patient Support
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Procedure Preparations
- Taking Vitals
- Newborn Education
- Neonatal Nursing
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Skills
- Team Coordination
- Medical Evaluation
Timeline
RN
Distinctive Home Care
05.2023 - Current
LPN Office Nurse- MacDill AFB
Quarterline Consulting Services
04.2019 - 05.2023
LPN- MacDill AFB
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
08.2015 - 04.2019
LPN Office Nurse
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
10.2005 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Certificate - Nursing
Pinellas Technical Education Center
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