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Crystal Davis RN BSN

Cambria Heights,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

OB/GYN OR Nurse

BronxCare Health System
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Charger Nurse

Highfield Gardens Care Center
04.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently

BH REGISTERED NURSE/Nurse Preceptor

Bellevue Hospital HHC
11.2010 - 12.2020
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • 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.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
  • Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
  • Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Directly cared for patients at least 48 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques
  • Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy..
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse

Marcus Garvey Nursing Home
07.2010 - 11.2010
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.

Education

No Degree - Masters in Nursing Public Health

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Long Island University
1 University Plaza Brooklyn, Ny 11202
12.2009

High School Diploma -

August Martin High School
Jamaica, NY
06.2000

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Patient Examination
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Administration
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Unit Oversight
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Intramuscular Injections

Additional Information

New York State Education Department Registered Professional Nursing license expire January 31 2025


American Heart Association BLS and ACL expires January 2024

MEDICAL SOFTWARE

EPIC

ALLSCRIPTS

SIGMA

Timeline

OB/GYN OR Nurse

BronxCare Health System
06.2023 - Current

Charger Nurse

Highfield Gardens Care Center
04.2022 - Current

BH REGISTERED NURSE/Nurse Preceptor

Bellevue Hospital HHC
11.2010 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse

Marcus Garvey Nursing Home
07.2010 - 11.2010

No Degree - Masters in Nursing Public Health

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Long Island University

High School Diploma -

August Martin High School
Crystal Davis RN BSN