CRYSTAL GARMOS
WOBURN
Summary
Experienced and adaptable Travel nurse with a strong background in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units. Skilled in providing high quality patient care in diverse hospital and rehabilitation settings. Proficient in monitoring critical patients, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Holds BLS and ACLS certifications and excels in fast paced environments. Dedicated to delivering compassionate and efficient nursing care while adapting quickly to new settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Winchester Hospital (Beth Israel Lahey Health) A3 Post Surgical Unit
09.2025 - Current
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Cooley Dickenson Hospital (MS/ Tele Units)
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Elliot Hospital (MS/Tele) Fuller/ Total Joint Unit
07.2024 - Current
- Monitor for post surgical complications such as infections, blood clots, and impaired circulation.
- Facilitate early mobility and physical therapy to enhance recovery.
- Educate patients on mobility aids (e.g., walkers, gait belts, canes) and safe movement techniques.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
- Deliver specialized patient care across various diverse healthcare settings as a Travel RN at Aya Healthcare, adapting quickly to new protocols and maintaining exceptional standards in high-pressure environments.
- Integrate seamlessly with new healthcare teams at each assignment, sharing best practices while rapidly learning facility-specific procedures to ensure continuous quality patient care.
- Monitor vital patient data and medication administration with precision across diverse healthcare settings, ensuring accurate documentation while adapting to different EMR systems.
- Provide compassionate, culturally-sensitive care to diverse patient populations while serving as a resource for permanent staff during critical staffing shortages.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: North East Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Educate patients and families about orthopedic conditions, surgical procedures, and recovery expectations.
- Assess and manage acute and chronic pain using pharmacological methods/ optimizing patient comfort.
- Instruct on home care, mobility exercises, and how to recognize complications.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Elliot Hospital (MS, Tele) Fuller/ Total Joint Unit
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Patient care/ telemetry monitoring, medication administrations, assessment and documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education and support, Postoperative and post-procedure care, Emergency response and Interventions, patient safety and advocacy.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Blake Hospital (MS/Tele Unit)
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Patient care/ telemetry monitoring, medication administrations, assessment and documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education and support, Postoperative and post-procedure care, Emergency response and Interventions, patient safety and advocacy.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Advent-Health (Telemetry unit)
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Patient care/ telemetry monitoring, medication administrations, assessment and documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education and support, Postoperative and post-procedure care, Emergency response and Interventions, patient safety and advocacy.
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Personal Time Off to care for my ailing parents.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Morton Plant Hospital (MS/Tele Unit)
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Patient care/ telemetry monitoring, medication administrations, assessment and documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education and support, Postoperative and post-procedure care, Emergency response and Interventions, patient safety and advocacy.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: New Hanover Regional Hospital (Float MS/ Tele Unit)
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Patient care/ telemetry monitoring, medication administrations, assessment and documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education and support, Postoperative and post-procedure care, Emergency response and Interventions, patient safety and advocacy.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Baptist Hospital of Miami (MS/Tele Units)
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Patient care/ telemetry monitoring, medication administrations, assessment and documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education and support, Postoperative and post-procedure care, Emergency response and Interventions, patient safety and advocacy.
Relief Charge/ Staff RN (Telemetry Unit)
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversee daily unit operations, ensuring adequate staffing and resource allocation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clinical issues and decision-making during shifts.
- Monitor each patient flow, admissions, discharges, and transfers to maintain unit efficiency.
Relief Charge/ Preceptor Staff RN (MS/Tele Unit)
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinate patient care activities and prioritize assignments for the nursing team.
- Mentor and guide new nurses through orientation process/ programs.
- Demonstrate clinical skills and proper techniques while encouraging hands on practice.
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac surgery, myocardial infarctions or other cardiac conditions.
- Administer cardiac medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasopressors as prescribed.
- Care for patients following cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, valve replacements and coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG).
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Personal Time off for Relocation.
Home Healthcare LPN/ RN
EPIC Healthcare
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional and functional status within their homes.
- Develop individualize care plans based on patient needs, physician orders, and home environment considerations.
- Monitor vitals, administer medications, perform wound care, ostomy management and trach care.
Staff LPN
Carlsbad by The Sea Retirement Community
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Resident care and monitoring, Medication administration, Observe for residents changes in condition and report concerns to the supervision RN or physician.
- Personal care and assistance with ADLs, incontinence care and toileting as needed.
- Implement fall prevention measures and monitor for safety risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12.2013
LPN Certification of Graduation - undefined
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX12.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Health Education
- IV therapy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound care & Post Surgical Recovery
- EMR Systems/Clinical documentation : (Epic, Cerner and Meditech)
- Cardiac Monitoring and EKG Interpretation
- Regulatory compliance
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Winchester Hospital (Beth Israel Lahey Health) A3 Post Surgical Unit
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Cooley Dickenson Hospital (MS/ Tele Units)
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Elliot Hospital (MS/Tele) Fuller/ Total Joint Unit
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: North East Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Elliot Hospital (MS, Tele) Fuller/ Total Joint Unit
10.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Blake Hospital (MS/Tele Unit)
07.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Advent-Health (Telemetry unit)
03.2022 - 06.2022
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Morton Plant Hospital (MS/Tele Unit)
01.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: New Hanover Regional Hospital (Float MS/ Tele Unit)
04.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Aya Healthcare: Baptist Hospital of Miami (MS/Tele Units)
01.2020 - 04.2020
Relief Charge/ Staff RN (Telemetry Unit)
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
Relief Charge/ Preceptor Staff RN (MS/Tele Unit)
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2019
Staff RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2017
06.2015 - 08.2015
Home Healthcare LPN/ RN
EPIC Healthcare
11.2012 - 06.2015
Staff LPN
Carlsbad by The Sea Retirement Community
08.2011 - 10.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
LPN Certification of Graduation - undefined
St. Philip's College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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