Crystal Culp
Victoria,TX
Summary
Compassionate LVN with 20yrs of experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations with a passion for Urology over the last 10 years. I hold a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
Austin, Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical floor.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, home care instructions, diet restrictions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
LVN/Medsurg/Post Partum
Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa, TX
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Urology Institute
Austin, TX
04.2010 - 01.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Assisted Set up and break down of rooms/trays/equipment for: Vasectomies, Prostate Biopsies, Bladder Botox injections Cystoscopies, Urolifts, Uroflows, Lupron/Testosterone injections, BCG Instillations, Suprapubic catheter change outs and bladder irrigations.
- Used facility EMR (Athena) system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Diagnostic Clinic
Austin, TX
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Worked in various specialties which included; Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Allergy, Gastroenterology, Neurology and Physiatry.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hutto Independent School District
Hutto, TX
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Care for ill or injured students, administer first aid as well as prescribed medications. Performed prescribed specialized health and wellness education as well as mandatory screenings which included vision, hearing and Acanthosis Nigricans. Also administer nebulizer treatments, blood sugar monitoring, insulin injections and Epi-Pen injections.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Immunized patients against influenza and mandatory vaccinations to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Midland Women’s Clinic
Midland, TX
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Education
Certified Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX08.2004
Skills
- First Aid
- BLS\ACLS
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
LVN/Medsurg/Post Partum
Odessa Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 07.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Urology Institute
04.2010 - 01.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Austin Diagnostic Clinic
08.2009 - 04.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hutto Independent School District
08.2006 - 06.2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Midland Women’s Clinic
02.2005 - 07.2006
Certified Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Odessa College
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