Crystal Aranda
Denison,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in Orthopedic/Trauma clinical practice. Recognized for impactful patient care and post-surgical recovery. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Hardworking, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education, communication, and counseling. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Mckinney
McKinney, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with the interdisciplinary team to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and mobility strategies while providing both physical and motivational support.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences and care limitations to practitioners, verifying interventions meet treatment goals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Supported pain management through non-pharmacologic treatments and prescribed medications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Played integral part as "Magnet Champion" for the Orthopedics unit during Baylor's most recent Magnet Recognition-2022.
Student Nurse
UT Health East Texas
Tyler, TX
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Intensive Care (Med/Surg, Cardiac, Intermediate, Trauma)
- Under the supervision of a preceptor, assist in monitoring 3-5 assigned patients, update information on vital signs and progress of treatment
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Student Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics
Tyler, TX
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Intensive Care, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, Labor & Delivery
- Under the supervision of a preceptor, assist in monitoring 3-5 assigned patients, update information on vital signs and progress of treatment
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Student Nurse
East TX Behavioral Health; Rusk State Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse preceptor for resolution.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Sales Lead
Hanes Brands
Allen, TX
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Acted as sales leader; managed, delegated, and supervised associates and other staff with tasks, sales, and customer service.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
Student Nurse Aide
McKinney Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
McKinney, TX
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Take blood pressures and temperatures, give baths, change bedpans, briefs, and bed linens, help to ambulate patients.
Assistant Manager
New York and Company
Plano, TX
02.2014 - 02.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Collin College
McKinney, Tx12-2013
Skills
- Orthopedic Surgery Support: Incision management, pain control, physical mobility and rehabilitation
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Epic EMR Charting System)
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication administration
- Patient Care Oversight and Planning
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clear Communication and Team Coordination
- Precepting
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Texas;
Trained Preceptor, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney, 2021-Current;
AHA BLS;
Nurse Aid Certification, 05/2015- 05/2017
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Mckinney
07.2019 - Current
Student Nurse
UT Health East Texas
08.2018 - 12.2018
Student Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics
01.2017 - 04.2018
Student Nurse
East TX Behavioral Health; Rusk State Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
Sales Lead
Hanes Brands
07.2015 - 01.2016
Student Nurse Aide
McKinney Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - 05.2015
Assistant Manager
New York and Company
02.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Science - General Studies
Collin College