Crystal Bond
Cookeville,TN
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.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN and Clinical Lead
Summit Medical Group
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Clinical Lead
RN
Cookeville Regional Medical Group
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
LPN
Saint Thomas Medical Group
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Bethesda Health Care
05.2009 - 04.2015
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ETSU
Knoxville, TN08.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
VolState
Cookeville, TN05.2022
LPN - Nursing
TCAT Livingston
Livingston2009
GED -
Monterey High School
Monterey, TN1995
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Team Coordination
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infection control measures
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Relations
- Patient Care
Timeline
RN and Clinical Lead
Summit Medical Group
05.2023 - Current
RN
Cookeville Regional Medical Group
07.2018 - 05.2023
LPN
Saint Thomas Medical Group
01.2015 - 07.2018
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Bethesda Health Care
05.2009 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ETSU
Associate of Science - General Studies
VolState
LPN - Nursing
TCAT Livingston
GED -
Monterey High School
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