Crystal Bush
Spring Branch,TX
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
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
11.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX10.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- ADL Assistance
- Cerner and Meditech use
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
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