Crystal French
Gadsden
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and treatments to patients per established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
Registered Nurse
Encompass
Gadsden
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients per established protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Gadsden
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, improving workflow and supporting timely patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained clean, organized, and well-stocked rooms to enhance patient experience and comfort.
- Monitored feeding and intake to support patients' nutritional needs and recovery goals.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Snead State Community College
Boaz, ALSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Physical assessments
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- IV administration
- IV setup
- Medication Administration
- Medication dispensing
- Insulin medication assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter management
- Patient Monitoring
- Vital signs collection
- Vital signs assessment
- Emergency Response
- Infection control measures
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient Discharge
- Care planning
- Documentation management
- EMR Systems
- EHR management
- Clinical Mentorship
- Family Education
- Maintaining privacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Care planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
09.2025 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Encompass
06.2023 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Snead State Community College