Crystal Anker
Lafayette,IN
Summary
A high performing, enthusiastic provider of excellent care management. Demonstrates high adaptability and flexibility in changing environments. Actively strives to provide quality, evidence-based care through re-evaluation and refining of clinical practices and workflows. Builds collaborative relationships with medical providers, stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes. Recognized as promoting a positive work environment and serving teams in respectful, compassionate manner. Well versed in navigating current healthcare state with multiple sectors. Familiar with metrics within healthcare business functions. Seeking a challenging, dynamic position that affords use of detailed nursing skills and advanced healthcare familiarity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
Indiana University Health
Lafayette, IN
05.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented care plans for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Conducted patient assessments and identified health risks.
- Provided education to patients on self-management of chronic conditions.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored and evaluated patient outcomes in order to improve quality of care.
- Collaborated with case managers, discharge planners, social workers, and other team members to facilitate transitions between levels of care.
- Educated families on disease processes and treatments options available to their loved ones.
- Organized interdisciplinary meetings to discuss individual cases and devise appropriate interventions for complex patients.
- Identified potential barriers that may impact a patient's ability to comply with prescribed medical regimens.
- Implemented evidence based protocols into daily practice in order to promote best practices among nursing staff.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, IN
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns.
- Performed physical assessments of infants including head-to-toe assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Educated families on the care and management of their infant in the NICU setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss and plan appropriate interventions for each patient's needs.
Mother Baby Unit
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, IN
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.
Project Manager
Cook Research Institute
West Lafayette, IN
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Resource Pool
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, IN
05.2011 - 11.2014
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Medical-Surgical RN (AC5)
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, IN
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Bone Marrow Transplant
University Hospital
05.2009 - 12.2009
Student Nurse Extern RN
University Hospital
12.2008 - 05.2009
Nutrition Practice Advisor, Farmers Market Nutrition Program Manager
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, IN05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Fitness & Health
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2007
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Collaborative Care Planning
- Patient Health Assessments
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Multi-Tasking Skills
- Risk Management
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Managing Deadlines
Certification
Previously acquired & maintained:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- Wound Therapy Associate
- Previously ANCC Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
Indiana University Health
05.2021 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2023
Mother Baby Unit
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
10.2015 - 06.2016
Project Manager
Cook Research Institute
11.2014 - 10.2015
Resource Pool
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2014
Medical-Surgical RN (AC5)
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2011
Bone Marrow Transplant
University Hospital
05.2009 - 12.2009
Student Nurse Extern RN
University Hospital
12.2008 - 05.2009
Nutrition Practice Advisor, Farmers Market Nutrition Program Manager
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Fitness & Health
Purdue University
Previously acquired & maintained:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- Wound Therapy Associate
- Previously ANCC Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse
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