Crystal Calkins

• Registered Nurse
• Home care Supervisor experience including; Supervision of paraprofessionals and R.N.’s in the community setting. Including skilled assessments on mechanical ventilation, g-tubes, PICC care including dressing changes and blood draw, Wound managment for fistulas, TPN, peritoneal drains, percutaneous drains, Left Ventricle Artificial Device, Chemotherapy take down, Mediport management, preceptor for new staff.
• Start of services, re-certification’s, resumptions, hospital/or change in condition follow-ups, discharge planning meetings, home assessments. Which include patient assessments, care planning, patient education, implementation, and reevaluation. Start of care, Resumption of care, Discharges.
• Highly skilled at medication pass at a Long Term Care facility
• After Hours; Episodic RN.
• Clinic RN including Immunization Clinic
• Home care case manager Licensed Practical Nurse
• Highly skilled career professional with 8 years practical experience in home health, 2 years’ Experience in a Long-term care facility along with nurse manager experience, and some hospital.
• Established in wound care including wound V.A.C therapy, multilayer compression wraps. Patient support including education regarding medications and treatment, documentation, and administration of treatment procedures. Reporting to Registered Nurse as well as Doctor.
• Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
• Experienced with on call nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 11 years’ experience as a Home Health Aide, 10 of those years with the same Home Care agency.

Qualified Charge Nurse with solid background in managing nursing teams and optimizing patient care processes. Proven ability to implement effective healthcare protocols and improve patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in staff training and development, coupled with strong problem-solving skills.

Professional with strong background in nursing leadership, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management. Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in clinical skills, patient advocacy, and regulatory compliance.

Knowledgeable charge nurse with solid history of managing nursing teams in high-pressure environments. Successfully led initiatives to improve patient care and streamline operations. Demonstrated expertise in critical decision-making and effective team leadership.

• Supervised team of 8 LPN staff members, and 35 HHA's. Along with 750 patients in the community while working as Episodic/supervisor Nurse on weekend nights.

• Registered Nurse, State of New York 2016
• License, State of New York 2009