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Crystal Cleary

Laporte,IN

Summary

Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Centurion Healthcare, enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and adaptability, significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in patient education and chronic disease management, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Centurion Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

LPN

Wexford Health
10.2019 - 07.2021

LPN

Silver Birch Living
08.2019 - 10.2019

I was the night nurse at the assisted living. I administered medications and insulin to the residents of the facility. I would contact providers for new orders for the insulin dependent patients when their blood sugars were elevated.

  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Correctional Case Worker

State Of Indiana Department Of Correction
12.2017 - 10.2019
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.

Secretary

State Of Indiana Department Of Correction
02.2013 - 12.2017
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Correctional Officer

State Of Indiana
11.1996 - 02.2013
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
  • Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
  • Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
  • Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.

Education

Technical Certificate - LPN

IVY Tech Community College
Valparaiso
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Chesterton Senior High School
Chesterton, IN
06.1991

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical Documentation
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Wound Care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Patient Care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Breathing Treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Transcribing orders
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Education
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Charting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Education
  • CPR/AED
  • Infection Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Responsible and Dependable

Timeline

LPN

Centurion Healthcare
07.2021 - Current

LPN

Wexford Health
10.2019 - 07.2021

LPN

Silver Birch Living
08.2019 - 10.2019

Correctional Case Worker

State Of Indiana Department Of Correction
12.2017 - 10.2019

Secretary

State Of Indiana Department Of Correction
02.2013 - 12.2017

Correctional Officer

State Of Indiana
11.1996 - 02.2013

Technical Certificate - LPN

IVY Tech Community College

High School Diploma -

Chesterton Senior High School
Crystal Cleary