Crystal Dula, RN
Granite Falls,NC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for clients with behavioral health diagnoses. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ACTT
A Caring Alternative
Morganton, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Assesses suicide risk factors among clients and created safety plans as needed.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic treatments by tracking changes in behavior and symptoms over time.
- Educate clients on their diagnosis, medications, and treatment options available to them.
- Counsels clients through crisis intervention services when appropriate.
- Administers intra-muscular medications and monitored client reactions.
- Discusses non-medical techniques to help clients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Serves clients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Records comprehensive client histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Documents assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress toward outcomes in client records.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
RHA Health Services LLC
Lenoir, NC
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric clients in a non-hospital medical detox and crisis facility.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in for admission evaluations.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and client behavior assessments.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous and intra-muscular medications and monitored resident reactions.
- Provided client and family health education focusing on self-management, harm reduction and wellness.
- Responded to crisis situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care and support.
- Advocated for client needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Oversaw client admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, Geriatric
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation
Granite Falls, NC
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw estimated 30 long term residents and supervised staff.
- Provided nursing care for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Bipolar, Cancer, and Diabetes.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track resident progress and health changes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring residents for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for resident needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Premier Homecare LLC
Granite Falls, NC
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Provided in home care for pediatric individuals with tracheostomies, ventilators and gastrostomy feeding tubes.
- Educated patients and family regarding health diagnosis and progress.
- Administered oral, inhalation, and enteral medications as appropriate.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05-2000
Skills
- Crisis triage and intervention
- Harm reduction
- AIMS
- Patient Counseling
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Treatment Planning
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Locked unit
- Emotional Awareness
Certification
- Register Nurse, North Carolina (08/2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ACTT
A Caring Alternative
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
RHA Health Services LLC
03.2018 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Geriatric
Hickory Falls Health And Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Premier Homecare LLC
08.2010 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
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