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Crystal Barclay

Dayton,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Kettering Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.

Registered Nurse, LTAC

Legacy Health Services
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate nursing care.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and families.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment plan adherence.
  • Administered intravenous therapies safely and accurately while monitoring potential side effects closely, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assessed and responded to changes in patient condition rapidly, initiating appropriate interventions as needed to prevent complications or decline.

Registered Nurse

West Carrollton City Schools
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provide care for students in grades Pre-K-12
  • Ensured timely medical attention for students by efficiently managing the school clinic and triaging cases.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased accuracy and safety in daily operations.
  • Ensure complete assessments and documentation
  • Perform fingersticks for diabetic students and monitor signs and symptoms of hypo and hyperglycemia, administer insulin as directed per physician’s order
  • Enhanced student health by implementing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Perform G-Tube feedings
  • Perform vision and hearing screenings.
  • Improved student immunization rates through diligent record-keeping, communication with parents, and partnership with local healthcare providers.
  • Delivered compassionate care to students experiencing illness or injury while maintaining confidentiality of their medical information.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Richard Allen Schools
08.2020 - 10.2023
  • Completed appropriate screenings for students per ODH guidelines as it relates to school settings; hearing, vision, height/ weight, physical wellbeing
  • Oversaw health services for school of [Number] students and faculty.
  • Follow and carry out doctor orders such as sickle cell, diabetes, severe food allergies, asthma, ADHD
  • Provide resources to parents to seek low-cost or free healthcare services.
  • Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
  • Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
  • Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Social Row Transitional Care
10.2018 - 08.2020
  • Administered medications via, oral, sublingual, intramuscular, and intradermal
  • Monitored patients for reactions to medications and taking appropriate action
  • Participated in patient care planning, reported and recorded facts about patient progress, reinforced instructions previously given by the doctor that provided self-care and follow-up
  • Collected specimens, recorded vital signs, drew blood, performed IVs, changed dressing, and observed and documented all pertinent data regarding physical and emotional status of patients
  • Coordinated, trained, and assisted with teaching and training as needed to assigned personnel.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing -

Hondros College
03.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -

Hondros College
09.2015

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Staff Supervision
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Planning
  • Lab Result Interpretation

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Kettering Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, LTAC

Legacy Health Services
11.2023 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

West Carrollton City Schools
10.2023 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Richard Allen Schools
08.2020 - 10.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Social Row Transitional Care
10.2018 - 08.2020

Associates Degree in Nursing -

Hondros College

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -

Hondros College

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