Crystal Knight RN
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5+ years experience providing outstanding care in sub-acute and hospice setting. Dedicated to helping people reach their care goals. Seeking an environment to invest and grow within. Known to be energetic, motivated and supportive. Able to maintain a positive attitude, professionalism and a passion for learning. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in an organized manner. Excellent communications skills and value the importance of teamwork.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool RN
Cliveden Nursing and Rehabilitation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2015 - Current
- Float within adult patient care areas including sub acute unit
- Frequently works with multiple departments to coordinate patient care needs
- Included functioning as charge nurse, supervisor, admissions nurse and desk nurse
- Over last 6 months acted as a preceptor for 3+ nurses
RN/Assistant Unit Manager of Sub-Acute Unit(3 months)
Cliveden Nursing and Rehabilitation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2015 - Current
- Preparing reports and investigating incidents/accidents to ensure patient safety
- Daily participation and enhancement of Clinical Stand-up meetings
- Communication and collaboration with physicians & multidisciplinary team to establish/maintain exceptional teamwork for patient care
- Reviewing INR results and obtaining new orders related to Coumadin Therapy
- Assess and adjust immediate and future staffing needs
RN Supervisor
Cliveden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2015 - Current
- Leadership and oversight to 180 bed facility of staff and conducting administrative responsibilities and problem solving
- Maintain documentation of patient care by auditing patient records
- Review and completion of admissions documentation, order verification and assessments
- In house INR monitoring and documentation r/t Coumadin therapy
- Maintain nursing supplies inventory to monitor expenditures/budgeting
RN- Case Manager
AseraCare - Philadelphia, PA
Exton, Pennsylvania
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Responsible for coordinating patient/family care holistically to support terminally ill
- Utilize teaching and intervention skills to provide comfort care
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team to tailor individual patient care needs
- Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status
Interim Assistant Director of Nuring /Interim Staff Educator
Golden LivingCenter - Stenton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Reviewing new admission and re-admission charts
- Standard and daily laboratory monitoring
- Overseeing weight management
- Enhanced clinical stand meeting
- Quality assurance audits to ensure areas of compliance/infection control audits
- Conducted in-services to educate, direct and develop staff
RN House Supervisor
Golden LivingCenter - Stenton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Assess, Adjust and forecast staffing needs
- Assign and direct nursing staff to completion of duties
- Inspect patient related paper work/lab follow ups/clinical assessments/orders
- facilitate new admission and re admission process
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Golden LivingCenter - Stenton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Facilitate admissions and discharges of patients within unit
- IV/PICC line therapy, Peg tube maintenance and tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- TPN therapy
- Properly delegate and evaluate performance of unlicensed personnel
- Vigilant documentation compliance
Education
Diploma in Nursing (Deans List) - undefined
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
2010
Associate of Arts - Communications and Speech
Community College of Philadelphia
2005
BSN Candidate - Nursing
Immaculate University
Current
Skills
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Thorough physical assessments
- Tracheotomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- IV/PICC management
- Medication Administration
- HIPPA compliance
- Plan of care development
Timeline
Float Pool RN
Cliveden Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2015 - Current
RN/Assistant Unit Manager of Sub-Acute Unit(3 months)
Cliveden Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2015 - Current
RN Supervisor
Cliveden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - Current
RN- Case Manager
AseraCare - Philadelphia, PA
01.2014 - 02.2015
Interim Assistant Director of Nuring /Interim Staff Educator
Golden LivingCenter - Stenton
10.2013 - 01.2014
RN House Supervisor
Golden LivingCenter - Stenton
04.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Golden LivingCenter - Stenton
02.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma in Nursing (Deans List) - undefined
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Communications and Speech
Community College of Philadelphia
BSN Candidate - Nursing
Immaculate University
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