Desired Job Title
APRNRN Hospitalist NurseBSN, RN Quality CoordinatorRN Emergency RoomWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: Jonesboro, AR, USJonesboro, AR
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Crystal Herron
Jonesboro,AR
Work Preference
Summary
Advanced practice registered nurse with 23 years of experience as a registered nurse, currently serving as an APRN. Dedicated to delivering competent and dignified patient care, with recognized dynamic leadership skills and a commitment to clinical excellence. Fosters a professional atmosphere that prioritizes patient well-being. Highly motivated and energetic, with a supportive attitude towards patients and their families. Capable of effectively leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals. Seeking to contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on enhancing care quality, safety, and overall patient experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN
Access Medical Urgent Care Clinic
01.2024 - Current
- Started not only being a new grad but helping with the opening of a new clinic which involved leading clinical operations, providing direct patient care, overseeing staff, managing finances, developing treatment protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building a patient base within the new clinic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
RN Hospitalist Nurse
NEA Baptist Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Round with physician on assigned patients as needed, provide full body assessment, and develop a problem list and plan for correction for physician review.
- Provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, Organizational and medical staff guidelines
- Participate in the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
- Maintain systems that safely meet patient's needs.
- Represent and interpret the agency's functions and services to the public and other organizations.
- Participate in planning methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
- Continually maintain and improve the company's reputation and positive image.
- Routinely collaborate with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Report issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient safety.
BSN, RN Quality Coordinator
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - Current
- Responsible for driving progress of robust process improvements projects. Facilitate and coordinate quality, process, and performance improvement activities using robust process improvement methodology and maximize identification of process defects and replication of proven improvement strategies.
- Assist in reaching and maintaining CMS, The Joint Commission, and AFMC guidelines and standards of care.
- Assess and evaluate current policies, procedures, and practices to increase patient safety, delivery of care, and meet CMS and TJC guidelines.
- This position has allowed for leadership growth within the facility and networking between departments to achieve the outcome of better and safer patient care.
RN registered charge nurse
SMC Regional Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Coordinate bedside care for acutely ill patients.
- Supported staff nurses and health care teams to optimize patient care
- Safely administer medications and carry out hospital-based protocols
- Capable of making fast, lifesaving, life preserving decisions under high stress circumstances
RN Emergency Room
Crittenden Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Emergent triage, assist with various critical procedures, communicated with patients, family and medical personnel to provide high quality patient care
Pharmacy Technician
The Pill Peddler
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals to receive/clarify prescription orders developed and maintained a trusting rapport with customers, responsible for inventory stocking, pricing, and ordering
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi County Primary Care Physicians
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Assisted the physician in treatments and examinations, administered medications as ordered by physician, provided wellness education to patients and their families, promoted, and encouraged preventative measures to maintain a healthy lifestyle, clinical resource to support staff
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Bernard’s Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2002
- I developed and implemented plans of care using evidenced based practice for all patients, utilized my knowledge and skills to provide patient centered nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Great River Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided exceptional nursing care for patients in labor, ante partum, high risk pregnancies, and newborn babies.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01.2021
Associate of science in nursing - undefined
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR01.2012
Practical Nursing - undefined
Cotton Boll Technical School
Blytheville, AR01.2001
Skills
- Ethical patient care advocate;
- Focused on patients and their families
- Hardworking, energetic, and flexible
- Dependable and highly organized
- Personable with excellent communication skills
- Promotes and maintains positive relationships with staff, patients, and families
- Ability to stay calm and maintain critical thinking skills in high acuity and stressful situations
- Promotes teamwork and a positive work environment
Affiliations
- Patient Safety Committee
- Multi-Disciplinary Mortality Committee
- Environment of care member
- Infection Prevention Committee
- Fall prevention committee
- Stroke Committee
- System Stroke Committee
- Multiple Patient Visit Committee
- Perinatal Improvement Committee
Certification
- FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- National registry of certified medical examiner certification (DOT)
- RN (License current)
- BLS
- ACLS
- Job Methods training, KATA, Idea Generation, Training with Industry
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
APRN
Access Medical Urgent Care Clinic
01.2024 - Current
RN Hospitalist Nurse
NEA Baptist Hospital
01.2022 - Current
BSN, RN Quality Coordinator
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - Current
RN Emergency Room
Crittenden Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Pharmacy Technician
The Pill Peddler
01.2011 - 01.2012
RN registered charge nurse
SMC Regional Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi County Primary Care Physicians
01.2005 - 01.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Bernard’s Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2002
Licensed Practical Nurse
Great River Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN
Arkansas State University
Associate of science in nursing - undefined
Arkansas Northeastern College
Practical Nursing - undefined
Cotton Boll Technical School
Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
Arkansas State University
Awards
NEA Baptist Auxiliary Scholarship August 2018-2023
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