Crystal Dorta, RN, BSN, CCRN

Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 4 years of extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse medical settings. Excels in working under high stress environments, performing under pressure, and communicating effectively amongst a multidisciplinary team. Extremely organized and active within hospital community to achieve higher levels of education and knowledge. 1 and a half years of high acuity CVICU experience with confidence in managing IABP, Impella, CRRT, LVAD, RVAD, and ECMO. Ready to leverage a robust skill set in a challenging and rigorous CRNA program.

• Registered Nurse, Georgia, RN294976, 01/2026
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 02/2027
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 05/2028
• Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support (CALS), 09/2026
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Certified, 03/2026
• NIHSS Certified, 02/2027
• Certification for Adult Critical Care Nurses (CCRN), 03/2028

• Shared Governance Member: Nursing Experience (Piedmont Atlanta Healthcare) 08/2024- Present- Dedicated team member of the Nursing Experience Board with a purpose in fostering a culture of excellence through the recognition of outstanding contributions via Tulip and Daisy awards. Committed to driving policy changes that enhance nursing practices, establishes positive unit culture, and promotes patient safety. Active in mentoring new graduate nurses to instill confidence and provide hands on experience in the hospital.
• Nursing Grand Rounds Presenter (Piedmont Atlanta Healthcare)- Presented post-op care for LVAD/Heart transplant patients to hospital board members, unit managers, and an array of physicians to educate on CVICU policies and procedures that promote safe and effective post-op management as well as rationale for common interventions and potential complications.
• Relief Charge Nurse Night Shift
• AACN National Member
• Mercy Church Volunteer and Qualified Vaccinator

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital | Andrew Stufflebean, CRNA | 12 hours | April 18th, 2025

• Observed CRNA reviewing scheduled cases, assessing patient's history, allergies, measurements, answered any remaining questions from the patient, and provided further education and support.
• Observed CRNA administer local and general anesthetics, provide sedation and/or paralytics to assist with intubations and keep the patient comfortable and safe.
• Witnessed CRNA turn off sedation, prepare patient for extubation, and accompany patient to PACU where report was given to receiving PACU RN.