Crystal Byrd
Frankfort,KY
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN
University Of Louisville Medical Center
Louisville, KY
04.2022 - Current
- 330 bed Level 1 Trauma Hospital with Cerner charting system
- Mixed acuity progressive care unit with 1:4-5 ratios
Travel RN
University Of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2021 - 03.2022
- 945 bed Level 1 Trauma Hospital with Sunrise charting system. EPIC superuser for EPIC conversion
- Progressive care unit with 1:4-5 ratios
Acute Dialysis RN
Jewish Hospital/UL
Louisville, KY
07.2020 - 07.2021
- 820 bed facility with Cerner charting system
- Performed hemodialysis and plasmapheresis on patients pre and post organ transplants, chronic and newly diagnoses patients
- High level of autonomy and strong clinical judgement required
Travel RN
University Of Louisville Medical Center
Louisville, KY
03.2020 - 06.2020
- 330 bed Level 1 Trauma Hospital with Cerner charting system
- Mixed acuity progressive care unit with 1:4 ratios
- COVID 19 unit
Travel RN
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
12.2019 - 03.2020
- 520 bed facility with EPIC charting system
- Progressive care unit with 1:4 ratios
Travel RN
Appalachian Regional Hospital
Hazard, KY
08.2019 - 12.2019
- 358 bed facility with Meditech charting system
- Med/surg tele unit with 1:7 ratios
Travel RN
Princeton Health And Rehab Center
Princeton, KY
08.2019 - 08.2019
- 45 bed unit of long term care facility
- Paper charting system. 1:45 ratio
- Four week contract
RN
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
09.2018 - 07.2019
- 435 bed facility with EPIC charting system
- Med/surg tele unit with 1:6 ratios
Dialysis Nurse Manager/Contract RN
Caribbean Kidney Center
Christiansted , St Croix US Virgin Islands
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Effectively supervised a 10 chair/60 patient clinic as only RN on staff
- Responsible for daily water quality testing, machine maintenance, implementing care plans, creating monthly QAPI reports and coordinating staff meetings to identify areas for improvement and patient satisfaction
RN, Dialysis
DCI
Lexington, KY
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Nurse Consultant/Contractor
Health Solutions Dialysis Clinic
Kingstown, St Vincent & The Grenadines
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided education and training to new staff
- Promoted quality patient care, educated staff on infection control and how to improve financial outcomes
Dialysis/Travel RN
Schneider Regional Medical Center
Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas US Virgin Islands
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Patient ratios 1:5
RN
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky
11.2015 - 06.2017
- 435 bed facility with McKesson charting system. EPIC superuser for EPIC conversion
- Telemetry unit with 1:6 ratios
Travel RN
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2017 - 04.2017
- 430 bed Transitional Care Unit with EPIC charting system
- 1:4 ratios
RN
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Frankfort, KY
11.2014 - 11.2015
- 175 bed Level 3 Trauma Hospital with Meditech charting system
- Surgical until with 1:8 ratios
Acute Dialysis Travel RN
Davita/Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA
05.2014 - 08.2014
- 110 bed Level 3 Trauma Hospital
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Covered 8 separate hospitals in multi-county area
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes
RN
UK Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky
09.2011 - 03.2013
- 945 bed Level 1 Trauma Hospital with Sunrise charting system
- Progressive care unit with 1:3 ratios
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2011
Additional Information
BLS & ACLS certified
Timeline
Travel RN
University Of Louisville Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Travel RN
University Of Kentucky Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2022
Acute Dialysis RN
Jewish Hospital/UL
07.2020 - 07.2021
Travel RN
University Of Louisville Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Travel RN
Baptist Health Louisville
12.2019 - 03.2020
Travel RN
Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
Travel RN
Princeton Health And Rehab Center
08.2019 - 08.2019
RN
Baptist Health Lexington
09.2018 - 07.2019
Dialysis Nurse Manager/Contract RN
Caribbean Kidney Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
RN, Dialysis
DCI
11.2017 - 04.2018
Nurse Consultant/Contractor
Health Solutions Dialysis Clinic
10.2017 - 10.2017
Dialysis/Travel RN
Schneider Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 09.2017
Travel RN
Norton Audubon Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
RN
Baptist Health Lexington
11.2015 - 06.2017
RN
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 11.2015
Acute Dialysis Travel RN
Davita/Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
05.2014 - 08.2014
Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Center
08.2013 - 02.2014
RN
UK Chandler Medical Center
09.2011 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kentucky State University
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