Crystal Buckner
Fletcher,United States
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Valley Hill Health And Rehab
11.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Skilled Nursing and Dementia Care unit providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
Registered Nurse
Sava Senior Care
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Centers
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC07.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05.2013
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- EMR Systems
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Planning
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - NC License #263216
- AHA BLS certification.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Valley Hill Health And Rehab
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sava Senior Care
03.2016 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Centers
03.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center
07.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
- Licensed Registered Nurse - NC License #263216
- AHA BLS certification.
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