Crystal Close, R.N.
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, in variety of different settings. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges.
- Worked on a busy subacute skilled unit taking care of patients with multiple medical diagnoses.
Agency Registered Nurse
ConnectRN
08.2018 - Current
- Assessed, and treated different patients in a number of facilities including: subacute rehabs, hospitals,and schools.
- Worked on med surg units in different hospital settings, ratio 1:4-5 patients.
- Communicated with doctors, NPs, families to ensure proper patient care.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed time efficiently to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of organization within a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured infection control measures were strictly followed according to hospital policies, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among patients.
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Cared for patients on a medical surgical/ telemetry floor in a 170 bed hospital. Ratio 1:6.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings and identified irregular telemetry readings.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Cura Health Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Cared for acute patients in a 198 long term hospital setting. Nurse to patient ratio 1:7.
- Assessed and cared for patients on ventilators and tracheostomies
- Treated and assessed patients with complicated wounds and wound vacs
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications, IV therapies, and blood products
- Responded rapidly to codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
- Monitored patients on telemetry and treated them accordingly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA06.2017
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Patient safety
- Empathy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
- Dementia training
references
Patrice Drohan
774-315-6834
Cura Health Hospital
Diana Davey
781-267-2020
Beth Isreal Plymouth
Laurie Mcdermott
508-243-0914
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2021 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
ConnectRN
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth
08.2018 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Cura Health Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
- Dementia training
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