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Crystal Jones

Selma

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home, excelling in patient advocacy and wound care. Proven track record in implementing evidence-based strategies that significantly reduced patient falls. Adept at patient assessment and fostering collaborative care, ensuring optimal outcomes through compassionate support and clinical judgment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Long Term Care

Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home
12.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.

Registered Nurse

Jackson Hospital and Clinic
08.2019 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit,Med-Surg

Vaughan Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City
08-2019

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Infection control measures
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Licensed RN
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Long Term Care

Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home
12.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit,Med-Surg

Vaughan Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse

Jackson Hospital and Clinic
08.2019 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Central Alabama Community College

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