CRYSTAL DABBS
Flat Rock,AL
Summary
Well-qualified Nurse with full Tennessee credentials and compact license for Alabama. Extensive experience in surgery and emergency settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in an alternate setting.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkridge East Hospita
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Operating Room Nurse
RN Network Travel Nursing
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
- Used Paragon to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
Registered Nurese
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Staff Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
06.2007 - 04.2019
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition, and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement, and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
- Led successful multi-person team in the operating room comprised of RNs, doctors, and ancillary staff
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care of anesthesia and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Updated patient charts using Epic software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Surgical Technologist
Erlanger Health System
08.2000 - 08.2005
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigation equipment
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery procedures
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
Patient Care Technician
Erlanger Health System
06.1998 - 08.2000
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05.2007
Certified Surgical Technologist - undefined
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Ider High School
Ider, AL05.1991
Skills
- Level-One trauma surgery nurse
- Intravenous therapy
- Acute care expertise
- Sanitation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Dialysis treatment
- Data entry EPIC, PARAGON, and Meditech
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Collecting vitals
- Care planning
- Knowledge in use of multiple equipment
References
- Jack Rowland, MD Cool Springs MD cell, 423-883-5670
- Christopher Pankiw, Parkridge Bone and Joint cell, 1-478-714-9135
- Jamie Campbell, FA-ST, Parkridge East hospital cell, 423-432-0332
- Joseph Pete Kelley, MD University Surgical Associates Erlanger Medical Mall, cell, 423-718-0886
- Sirena Williams, CST 423-339-9804
Certification
Certification for Professional Achievement in Perioperative Nursing
Competency and Credentialing Institute
I.D. number 1659227
Received 2016
Current CNOR certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Red Cross BLS
ID X3DGH3
completed 11/29/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkridge East Hospita
12.2021 - 03.2024
Operating Room Nurse
RN Network Travel Nursing
11.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurese
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
03.2020 - 09.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
06.2007 - 04.2019
Surgical Technologist
Erlanger Health System
08.2000 - 08.2005
Patient Care Technician
Erlanger Health System
06.1998 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Certified Surgical Technologist - undefined
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Ider High School
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