Crystal Hale
Sikeston,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sikeston, MO
02.2012 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Sales Associate
BonWorth
Sikeston, MO
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Sales Associate
K's Merchandise
Cape Girardeau, MO
11.2002 - 11.2004
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2011
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Medication and IV administration
- Taking vitals
- Discharge coordination
- IV management
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Patient discharge
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Cerner use
- Intake and discharge
- Patient care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Ordering and keeping floor stocked with supplies
- Working with Students
- Training new employees
- Assisting with scheduling on call staff
Certification
- Up to date with BLS and ACLS.
Affiliations
- Hobbies include learning to crochet, camping, traveling and spending time with my family.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Missouri Delta Medical Center
02.2012 - Current
Sales Associate
BonWorth
06.2008 - 10.2011
Sales Associate
K's Merchandise
11.2002 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
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