Crystal Cartmell

• Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive respiratory assessments and treatments.
• Assisted medical team in managing critical patients by implementing life support measures, such as intubation and mechanical ventilation.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory diseases, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery.
• Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and other diagnostic tests to assess the effectiveness of therapy treatments.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Provided end-of-life care to patients with terminal diagnosis. Provided support to the families.

Extern through the Respiratory program at Piedmont Technical college.

Assisted an RRT with daily assignments with comprehensive treatment and assessment.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.