Crystal Duncan
Ocala,FL
Summary
Licensed nursing professional seeking remote position. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palms Medical Group
05.2023 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
CNA
Gale Healthcare
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Breakthrough Group Home
03.2015 - 02.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Medical Assistant
Gainesville Family Physicians
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
CNA
North Florida Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
GED -
Gainesville Center
06.2015
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Observation Documentation
- Caregiver Relations
- Nutrition and Diet
- Emotional and Social Support
- Surgical Preparation
- Fluid Measurement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Linen Replacements
- Conducting Intakes
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palms Medical Group
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 05.2023
CNA
Gale Healthcare
08.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Gainesville Family Physicians
11.2019 - 05.2021
CNA
North Florida Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2019
Caregiver, Special Needs
Breakthrough Group Home
03.2015 - 02.2023
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- CPR
GED -
Gainesville Center
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