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Crystal Foster

Mt Pleasant,SC

Summary

Experienced critical care nurse with 22 years of experience in leadership roles such as charge nurse, mentor, and preceptor. Skilled in communication with physicians and healthcare team members. Extensive experience in medical, surgical, neuro, cardiac, and trauma critical care. Strong focus on patient care, critical thinking, and team collaboration for optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable professional providing efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination sets me apart in the field.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Instructor

MUSC College of Nursing
08.2024 - Current
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.

Registered Nurse

Medical University of SC
08.2003 - Current

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
  • Accurately documents and performs all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, and follow up in the criticality ill adult population
  • Member of Code teams
  • Serves in preceptor role
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Roper Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006
Mobile Resource Pool
  • Floated part time and as needed to the floors and did weekend only contracts

Registered Nurse

Medical University of South Carolina
02.2001 - 08.2003

Progressive Cardiac Care Unit

  • Started as a new graduate nurse on a cardiac floor
  • Learned cardiac rhythm monitoring techniques, interpretation, and treatments
  • Worked as a team player to provide great patient care while developing the necessary organizational skills of floor nursing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
2000

Certification

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

MUSC College of Nursing
08.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Medical University of SC
08.2003 - Current

Registered Nurse

Roper Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006

Registered Nurse

Medical University of South Carolina
02.2001 - 08.2003

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trident Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina
Crystal Foster