Crystal Gehl
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in accurate documentation in charts, monitoring medication effectiveness and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Milwaukee, WI
01.2019 - Current
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Provided primary care to patients including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Served as a resource person for new staff members providing orientation and training on primary care protocols.
- Provided support for end-of-life decisions when appropriate within scope of practice guidelines.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal continuity of patient care across settings.
- Maintained accurate medical records through documentation of patient visits and treatments.
- Developed individualized patient care plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Assessed psychosocial needs of patients and provided referrals as needed to community resources.
- Conducted follow up phone calls with discharged patients to assess post hospitalization recovery status.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty consultations when indicated by clinical presentation or diagnostic test results.
- Counseled patients on health promotion activities such as diet, exercise, stress management, disease prevention and immunizations.
- Attended continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base in primary care nursing practices.
- Educated patients on health maintenance issues related to lifestyle changes or medication use.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring immediate action or stabilization prior to transfer of patient for further treatment.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards and implemented medical protocols and guidelines.
- Managed telephone calls from patients seeking guidance regarding their health concerns.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bryant And Stratton College
Milwaukee, WI08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Promotion
- Follow-up calls
- Geriatric Care
- Mental Health Support
- Call triaging
- Compassionate communication
- Emergency Care
Affiliations
- Enjoy being physically active on a daily basis
- Attend my children's acitivites and engage in booster club meetings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bryant And Stratton College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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