Crystal Hood
London,KY
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 19 years of healthcare experience. Background in delivering high-quality care to patients in the family medicine setting. Additionally having multiple years of experience in Intensive Care, Progressive Care, Medical Surgical, and Emergency care units. Proven leader, effective at uniting and guiding healthcare and nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality healthcare. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health Medical Clinic
Somerset , KY
2023.08 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing.
Registered Nurse/Float Pool Staff Nurse
Saint Joseph of London
London , KY
2015.01 - 2023.10
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Saint Joseph of London
London , KY
2012.08 - 2015.01
- Evaluate monitor and recover patients with cardiac devices such as pacemakers/AICD's.
- Recovering patients experiencing myocardial infarctions including post-intervention procedures, including experience with arterial lines and post-percutaneous coronary intervention placement.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered oral, intramuscular including titration of IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Telemetry Technician
Saint Joseph of London
London , Kentucky
2004.12 - 2012.08
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
- Supported department document improvement and assisted with implementation.
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with a focus on safety and proper functionality.
- Ensured patient wellness through proactive responses to abnormal cardiac monitoring results.
Unit Secretary
Saint Joseph of London
London , KY
2004.12 - 2012.08
- Transcribed doctors' orders, including medication and lab test requests.
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files.
- Addressed, documented, and responded to incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
- Retrieved physicians' paperwork, including lab test requests.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY04.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2012
High School Diploma -
Knox Central High School
Barbourville, KY05.2003
Pre-requisites For Associate Degree - Nursing
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KYSkills
- Physical Assessment
- Treatment Plan Development
- Health Promotion
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Management
- Planning and coordination
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Laboratory Testing
Certification
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) 2018-Present
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified with The American Heart Association 2004-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2004-Present
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2012-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2015-Present
Reference
Robin House, Nurse Practitioner
CHI Primary Care
Saint Joseph of London
1-606-330-2377
robin.house@commonspirit.org
Reference
Marsha Maggard, RN-BSN
Risk Manager
Saint Joseph of London
1-606-224-1601
marsha.maggard@commonspirit.org
Reference
Rebecca Rollins, MSN, RN
House Supervisor
Saint Joseph of London
1-606-330-6585
Rebecca.Rollins@commonspirit.org
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health Medical Clinic
2023.08 - Current
Registered Nurse/Float Pool Staff Nurse
Saint Joseph of London
2015.01 - 2023.10
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Saint Joseph of London
2012.08 - 2015.01
Telemetry Technician
Saint Joseph of London
2004.12 - 2012.08
Unit Secretary
Saint Joseph of London
2004.12 - 2012.08
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
High School Diploma -
Knox Central High School
Pre-requisites For Associate Degree - Nursing
Somerset Community College
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) 2018-Present
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified with The American Heart Association 2004-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2004-Present
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2012-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2015-Present
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