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Crystal Jones, LPN

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Williamsville Suburban Healthcare Facility
01.2024 - Current
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
    • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
    • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
    • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
    • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
    • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
    • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
    • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
    • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.

Agency LPN

Nursefinders Of Western New York
06.2020 - 02.2024
  • Followed and implemented state guidelines in a COVID environment
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

LPN Agency Nurse

CareStat LLC
10.2021 - 12.2023
    • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
    • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
    • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
    • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
    • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

LPN Travel Nurse

MedWave Healthcare Staffing
11.2022 - 11.2023
    • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
    • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
    • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
    • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
    • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.

Travel LPN

Regional Care Network
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Followed and implemented state guidelines for PPE in a COVID environment
  • Obtained Nasopharyngeal and oral swabs for COVID testing, including rapid testing
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
  • Administered vaccinations to travelers as per CDC guidelines, preventing the spread of infectious diseases across borders.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

LPN Travel Nurse

ProLink Staffing
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assist RN with daily assistance with patients on MICU
  • Drop downed as PCA to provide service during crisis
  • Obtained EKG and blood cultures daily as needed
  • Ensured RN's had daily supplies as needed
  • Transported patients to clinics as ordered
  • Cared for intubated and critically ill patients
  • Prepared and transported deceased patients to morgue
  • Successfully completed contract with multiple extensions.

Agency LPN

Favorites Staffing
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Demonstrated proficiency in wound care techniques, reducing infection rates and promoting faster healing times for patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing thorough assessments, vital sign monitoring, and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care across diverse settings such as long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, or outpatient clinics depending on agency placement needs.
  • Recognized potential emergencies early through vigilant monitoring of patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care between shifts by providing concise handoff reports to colleagues at shift changeovers.
  • Administered vaccinations according to schedule, safeguarding public health through preventive measures.

Telemetry Nurse

Erie County Medical Center Corporation
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provide patient centered care
  • Monitor telemetry patients while in transport
  • Ability to recognize abnormal ECG
  • Recognize different rates and rhythms
  • Ability to read 6 second strip
  • Knowledge of critical care dysthymia protocols and policy
  • Medication administration including injections on a scheduled or PRN basis
  • Administered medications and total feeds properly via Tubing
  • Provided care to patients on Ventilators and Tracheotomy, closed and open suction
  • Managed wound care properly with or without suctioning
  • Knowledge of code cart and policy number n usage

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Allentown Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Triage patients and obtain vital signs dependent on reason for visit
  • Administer vaccines as ordered and/or standing order vaccines
  • Provide patient with ordered medications and or healthcare needs
  • Place orders to different vendors to ensure the steady flow of daily practice
  • Efficiently navigate through EMR on a daily basis
  • Collection and delivery of specimens to specific lab
  • Order necessary Respiratory equipment needed
  • Provide patient education

LPN Supervisor

Glenwell
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supervise and manage PCA, HHA, and RCA's to provide assisted safe care to residents
  • Administration of medications on a daily basis
  • Utilizing nursing judgement to determine safety of residents and/ or care to be provided
  • Manage Memory Care Unit with 30 patients in a nightly basis


LPN

Garden Gate Health Care Facility
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Obtained cultures, handled PEG tubes, Suctioning, Trach Care, IV hanging, Clysis, wound vacs and electro skin repairs
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

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Patient Health Navigator

Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network
06.2014 - 10.2016
  • Effectively managing assigned caseload of 80+ and establishing and maintaining a positive, trustworthyrelationship with clients
  • Meeting with clients in their homes, physician/provider office and other public places to conduct healthneeds and assessments and other required documentation
  • Working collaboratively with a team that includes Care Managers, Health Navigators, Physicians, and
  • Social Needs Coordinators to develop care plan
  • Use of mobile devices as well as EMR (MEDENT), HealtheLink, Epaces, Sense Health, BTQ, and othersoftware
  • Responsible for coordinating enrolled program beneficiaries' interrelated medical, behavioral, socialentitlement, and long-term care services and supports
  • Obtain community participants vitals, and health screens as public fairs.

Education

License - Practical Nursing

Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo, NY
12.2013

Certification

  • LPN
  • BLS Certification
  • LVN
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing Licenses, PN, 01/01/23, NY

Timeline

LPN

Williamsville Suburban Healthcare Facility
01.2024 - Current

LPN Travel Nurse

MedWave Healthcare Staffing
11.2022 - 11.2023

LPN Travel Nurse

ProLink Staffing
01.2022 - 08.2022

LPN Agency Nurse

CareStat LLC
10.2021 - 12.2023

Travel LPN

Regional Care Network
10.2020 - 01.2023

Agency LPN

Nursefinders Of Western New York
06.2020 - 02.2024

Agency LPN

Favorites Staffing
06.2019 - 06.2022

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Allentown Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
11.2018 - 07.2019

Telemetry Nurse

Erie County Medical Center Corporation
05.2018 - 01.2020

LPN Supervisor

Glenwell
02.2018 - 01.2019

LPN

Garden Gate Health Care Facility
12.2017 - 03.2018

Patient Health Navigator

Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network
06.2014 - 10.2016

License - Practical Nursing

Trocaire College

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Bryant & Stratton College
  • LPN
  • BLS Certification
  • LVN
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing Licenses, PN, 01/01/23, NY
Crystal Jones, LPN