Crystal Bryant
Fate
Summary
Nurse Manager with extensive experience at Texas Health Physician Group, specializing in patient advocacy and staff leadership. Proficient in cardiac assessments and data analysis, driving high-quality care through effective communication and innovative solutions. Focused on improving patient satisfaction and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager-Heart & Vascular Specialty/heart & Lung Surgical Specialist
Texas Health Physician Group
04.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patients and staff to enhance care delivery.
- Led organization of care delivery, ensuring continuity and accountability.
- Promoted staff engagement in planning, decision-making, and outcome evaluation.
- Established and maintained safe staffing levels across all shifts.
- Oversaw scheduling to guarantee availability of staff and equipment for patient services.
- Ensured compliance with competencies, assignments, licensure certifications, and training requirements.
- Tracked quality assurance metrics for effective acute and chronic care management.
- Provided expert clinical guidance while supporting organizational mission and values.
Nurse Supervisor-PCCU
Texas Health Dallas
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with leadership and team members to establish and monitor department policies.
- Assisted in developing new systems and initiatives while serving as a resource.
- Supported sustainment of changes and monitored KPIs for compliance with regulations.
- Provided bedside leadership and clinical expertise to enhance patient care quality.
- Guided staff in emergency and complex situations to ensure effective responses.
- Modeled High-Reliability Organization tools, encouraging staff adoption in practice.
- Participated in budget development and identified opportunities for cost containment.
- Promoted patient-centered care through effective communication with patients and families.
Assistant Nurse Manager - ED
UT Southwestern Medical Center
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in managing over 200 Emergency Room staff, including 30-35 direct reports.
- Coordinated staffing schedules, conducted interviews, and facilitated onboarding processes.
- Monitored productivity levels, addressed disciplinary issues, and oversaw hiring of new employees.
- Managed quality improvement projects and collaborated with care settings for continuity of care.
- Integrated effective communication and information management in daily operations.
- Coordinated education and training for special pathogens, mass casualty, stroke, STEMI, and sepsis.
- Fostered partnerships with patients and their significant others as a liaison.
- Conducted annual evaluations for directly managed staff to ensure performance standards.
House Supervisor (2019-2020/Emergency Charge Nurse
Medical City Dallas
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Supervised house pool and full-time float staff as Administrator-In-House during off-hours.
- Collaborated with hospital departments for appropriate, timely patient placement.
- Facilitated acquisition of necessary supplies and equipment for staff.
- Utilized chain of command to resolve departmental and facility issues efficiently.
- Responded to campus emergencies while implementing facility emergency plans.
- Interacted with patients, families, and staff to ensure prompt resolution of concerns.
- Acted as liaison to enhance partnerships between patients and significant others.
- Modified decisions to support continuity and coordination of care across settings.
Seasonal Emergency Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Sunnyvale
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to create comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatments, and maintained efficient patient flow.
- Assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered emergency medical services to patients experiencing severe injuries or illnesses.
- Crafted personalized discharge plans tailored to specific patient requirements.
Director of Nursing
Excellence Freestanding ER
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Maximized patient satisfaction through efficient operations management.
- Monitored budget and provided strategic recommendations for goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
- Identified deficiencies and risks while recommending improvement opportunities.
ER Nurse
Parkland Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2016
Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
07.2011 - 04.2012
Staff Nurse - LVN/RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2006 - 08.2011
Education
MSN -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
BSN -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2019
ADN -
El Centro Community College
Dallas, TX05.2011
LVN -
Concorde Career Institute
Arlington, TX06.2006
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel and PowerPoint
- Windows operating systems
- Electronic health records
- Patient management systems
- Telehealth platforms
- Data entry and analysis
- Clinical software applications
- Communication tools
- Stress testing procedures
- Nuclear medicine techniques
- Cardiac assessments
- Director of nursing expertise
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
References
References upon request
Degree
BSN, RN
Professional Committees
- Supervisor Professional Counsel, Chair, 2022-2023
- Supervisor Professional Counsel, Co-chair, 2021-2022
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Volunteering at Food Pantry
Timeline
Nurse Manager-Heart & Vascular Specialty/heart & Lung Surgical Specialist
Texas Health Physician Group
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Supervisor-PCCU
Texas Health Dallas
08.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager - ED
UT Southwestern Medical Center
04.2020 - 08.2021
House Supervisor (2019-2020/Emergency Charge Nurse
Medical City Dallas
02.2017 - 04.2020
Seasonal Emergency Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Sunnyvale
10.2016 - 01.2017
Director of Nursing
Excellence Freestanding ER
11.2015 - 01.2017
ER Nurse
Parkland Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2016
Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
07.2011 - 04.2012
Staff Nurse - LVN/RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2006 - 08.2011
MSN -
Western Governors University
BSN -
Western Governors University
ADN -
El Centro Community College
LVN -
Concorde Career Institute
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