Crysta Sotire
Stamford,Connecticut
Summary
With a proven track record at Yale New Haven Health System- Greenwich Hospital, I excel as a professional nurse with a strong foundation in orthopedic care and patient navigation. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, streamlining patient pathways, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Highly adaptable and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and fostering collaborative environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and ability to thrive in dynamic settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Yale New Haven Health System- Greenwich Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated pre-surgical assessments, optimizing surgical readiness and minimizing risks during procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients through active listening and compassionate communication skills.
- Streamlined patient education process for orthopedic procedures, increasing comprehension and adherence to treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient progress throughout their recovery journey, adjusting care plans as necessary to address any complications or setbacks effectively.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering empathetic and knowledgeable nursing care.
- Followed up with patients for adherence to post-discharge and lifestyle plans.
RN, Surgical Orthopedic Unit
Yale New Haven Health System- Greenwich Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2025
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures from admission to discharge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Provided high-quality patient care by administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of up to seven patients simultaneously.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT04-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Connecticut
Stamford05-2009
Skills
- Orthopedic Surgical Expertise
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Healthcare Documentation Standards
- Patient Care Coordination
- Orthopedic assessment
- Pre-operative planning
- Postoperative Patient Care and education
- Resource utilization
- Effective Pain Management
- Safety protocols
- Infection Prevention
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
License # 140710
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Yale New Haven Health System- Greenwich Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2025
RN, Surgical Orthopedic Unit
Yale New Haven Health System- Greenwich Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwalk Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Connecticut
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