Crystal Hurst
St Francisville,LA
Summary
Dedicated Nurse practitioner with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiovascular Institute Of The South
Zachary, Louisiana
12.2015 - Current
- Performed inpatient rounds alongside physicians on cardiology patients
- Attended daily meetings with multidisciplinary team for inpatient needs and discharge planning needs
- Ordered and interpreted cardiovascular diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support cardiac health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options and medical needs for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physical assessment and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Educated and guided patients on cardiovascular disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through multiple speaker appearances
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2011
Skills
- Coronary Artery Disease Guidelines
- Congestive Heart Failure Guidelines
- Management of Arrhythmias
- Management of CAD
Certification
- AANP licensure
- LANP member
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiovascular Institute Of The South
12.2015 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
- AANP licensure
- LANP member
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