Crystal Hubbard
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong clinical background, exceptional interpersonal skills, and technical expertise. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality care while prioritizing efficiency. A natural leader dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, Clinical Operations
Slocum Orthopedics
11.2023 - Current
- Develops specific goals, standards, and objectives that directly support the strategic plan and vision of the facility
- Manages clinical, human resource, and financial data to support and enhance decision-making as well as provides assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of delivery of care and services
- Liaises between departments to improve function or communication and implements process or policy changes
- Analyzes and prioritizes competing demands by taking effective action to redesign systems to best meet the needs of the patient population and staff
- Establishes work schedules and assignments according to workload, space, and equipment availability
- Reviews and analyzes facility activities and data to aid planning and risk management.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Registered Nurse, Pre-OP/PACU
Atlas Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings
- Implemented case management plans, provided assessments, and offered counseling and support.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
Registered Nurse, PACU (Travel RN)
Aya Healthcare/ Banner Del E Webb
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Demonstrates expertise in monitoring patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia, pain management medications, and post-surgical vital signs to ensure their stability and well-being
- Insight into operating equipment such as cardiac monitors and pulse oximeters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly
- Proficient in handling pain and nausea management by ensuring a thorough comprehension of medications and safe ways of administering them
- Hands-on experience in handling critical care procedures pre- and post-surgery to ensure increased patient safety and comfort
- Makes contacts and phone calls to arrange for follow-up services, equipment, and supplies, as well as reinforce patient instructions and preparations for discharge
- Promotes self-management and assists family members or friends in caring for their loved ones
- Assists patients in promoting health, preventing disease, and managing chronic or acute health problems
- Educated families regarding pre-operative instructions, post-operative recovery expectations, medication administration
- Assisted physician in performing complex invasive cardiovascular procedures utilizing advanced imaging modalities such as fluoroscopy
- Demonstrated leadership skills by coordinating the activities of staff members within the cardiac cath lab setting
- Administered medications for sedation during procedures according to established protocols
- Monitored vital signs throughout the procedure for any adverse reactions or complications
- Exercised excellent judgment when responding quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate action or intervention
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care delivery standards
- Reviewed authorization requests for accuracy prior to processing
- Analyzed physical documentation to uncover abnormal findings within patient examinations.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU
McKenzie Willamette Hospital/CVPR Unit
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Cardiovascular Surgery Prep/Recovery Cath Lab Holding
- A cardiovascular critical care unit with 11 recovery, prep, and procedure beds
- CVPR participates and assists with all routine and therapeutic diagnostic/interventional/electrophysiology procedures and other cardiovascular procedures as required
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of patient care in the cardiovascular procedural areas
- Patient assessment, monitoring, sedation analgesia, technological interventions, and patient education
- Utilizes cognitive and clinical skills in performing the activities of the following roles: monitor, circulate, procedural sedation, and pre-and post-recovery care of cardiovascular patients
- Chart review and management including prior authorization, clarifying order sets, and resolving and responding to inquiries from internal and external persons
- Supervision and assessment of clinical practice
- Direct and delegate to other team members
- Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department
- Coordinates and directs activities of the unit with other nursing units and other hospital departments.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse, PACU
McKenzie Willamette Hospital/PACU Unit
01.2017 - 04.2022
- A critical care unit with 18 recovery beds
- PACU recovers a myriad of surgical cases
- Neuro spine, Cardiac, GI, GYN, Podiatry, Urology and Adult and Pediatric ENT, Ortho
- Demonstrates expertise in monitoring patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia, pain management medications, and post-surgical vital signs to ensure their stability and well-being
- Insight into operating equipment such as cardiac monitors and pulse oximeters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly
- Proficient in handling pain and nausea management by ensuring a thorough comprehension of medications and safe ways of administering them
- Hands-on experience in handling critical care procedures pre- and post-surgery to ensure increased patient safety and comfort
- Supervision and assessment of clinical practice
- Direct and delegate to other team members
- Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals, including orientation, competencies, and evaluations
- Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department
- Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate
- Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome including using collaborative decision-making and effective communication skills
- Coordinates and directs activities of the unit with other nursing units and other hospital departments
- Maintains good interdepartmental relations and public relations
- Applies emergency protocol, prepares staffing sheets, and responds to code calls as needed by shift.
RN, Staff Charge Nurse
McKenzie Willamette Hospital/ Surgical Care Unit
08.2014 - 01.2017
- A 36-bed, mostly surgical floor, I have cared for up to 10 patients per 12hr shift
- The unit sees all surgeries for Neuro Spine, Ortho, GYN, GU, and GI
- This includes caring for patients with surgical drains, NG tubes, and blood transfusions
- We are an ICU and CVU step-down unit and often have medical overflow admits
- This floor is a cardiac monitoring floor with Telemetry
- Supervision and assessment of clinical practice
- Direct and delegate to other team members
- Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals, including orientation, competencies, and evaluations
- Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department
- Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate
- Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome including using collaborative decision-making and effective communication skills
- Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff
- Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development
- Coordinates and directs activities of the unit with other nursing units and other hospital departments
- Maintains good interdepartmental relations and public relations
- Applies emergency protocol, prepares staffing sheets, and responds to code calls as needed by shift.
Education
Associates Of Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORBachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
2025
Skills
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Compliance Oversight
- Crisis Intervention
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Task Delegation
- Department management
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Case Review
- Hiring and Terminations
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Safety Management
Accomplishments
- Devised effective policies and protocols resulting in an increase in compliance with audit requirements.
- Participated on the Safety Committee.
- Developed education and training programs for new hires.
Certification
- Registered Nurse in OR, 201404562RN
- AZ State Compact License, 273085
- MN State License, 2505363
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Clinical Operations
Slocum Orthopedics
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre-OP/PACU
Atlas Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU (Travel RN)
Aya Healthcare/ Banner Del E Webb
11.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital
06.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU
McKenzie Willamette Hospital/CVPR Unit
09.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse, PACU
McKenzie Willamette Hospital/PACU Unit
01.2017 - 04.2022
RN, Staff Charge Nurse
McKenzie Willamette Hospital/ Surgical Care Unit
08.2014 - 01.2017
Associates Of Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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