Crystal Larrimore
Hurlock,MD
Summary
Health Services Administrator/Registered Nurse with thirty years of experience overseeing healthcare services for acute/long term type facility. Coordinates clinics, patient care and other program activities to increase patient and community wellbeing. Detail-oriented, hardworking and knowledgeable leader with excellent organizational and communication skills. Experienced healthcare leader adept at training and leading successful teams focused on delivering exceptional service to all patients. Talented problem-solver with excellent clinical, scheduling and budget administration skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Goal-driven healthcare professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in the state of Maryland.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Services Administrator/Registered Nurse
Conmed/ Correct Care Solutions/Wellpath
07.1992 - Current
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Analyzed current programs to determine effectiveness.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Coordinated activities with regional manager to align planning processes with targeted project outcomes.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Tracked and evaluated statistical data on healthcare activities to make effective program decisions.
- Recruited, oriented and trained healthcare staff members.
- Organized and managed contracts directly related to strategic mission of healthcare system.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Provided in-depth support to executive staff in regards to healthcare programs and administration.
- Managed team schedule and workflow between jobs.
- Monitored status of individuals with chronic health concerns.
- Maintained credentialing and immunization logs for employees and providers.
- Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data.
- Reviewed requests for expenditures and determined if such applications were justified and within budget.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Registered Nurse
Warwick Mano Behavior Health
03.2005 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures. Including Acute Detox.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Shore Health System
10.2004 - 11.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Combat Field Medic/Combat Medical Specialist/Emergency Medical Technician
Army/Army Reserves/Maryland National Guard
03.1991 - 10.2000
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Paramedic/Firefighter
City Of Hurlock
10.1996 - 07.1998
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
WorWic Community College
Salisbury, MD05.2004
Skills
- Organizational Policies
- Behavioral Health Services
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Inquiry Research
- Clinical Staff Management
- Resource Monitoring
- Operational Policies and Processes
- Hiring Medical Personnel
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Managing Medical Practices
- Client Consulting
- Routine Inspections
- Managing Files and Records
- Problem Identification
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Intakes
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Quality Control
- Medical Programs Implementation
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Administration and Management
- Workflow Planning
- Diagnostic Services Monitoring
- Nursing Operations Management
- HIPAA Regulations
- Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures
- Floor Assignments
- Train Employees
- Facility Oversight
- Team Supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Warwick Mano Behavior Health
03.2005 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Shore Health System
10.2004 - 11.2011
Paramedic/Firefighter
City Of Hurlock
10.1996 - 07.1998
Health Services Administrator/Registered Nurse
Conmed/ Correct Care Solutions/Wellpath
07.1992 - Current
Combat Field Medic/Combat Medical Specialist/Emergency Medical Technician
Army/Army Reserves/Maryland National Guard
03.1991 - 10.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
WorWic Community College
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