CRYSTAL LEWIS
Owego
Summary
Knowledgeable registered nurse with solid background in gastroenterology nursing, providing high-quality patient care and support. Skilled in performing endoscopic procedures and managing patient recovery, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in patient education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim GI Nurse Manager
United Health Services Hospitals
08.2021
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed team of 37 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Registered Nurse/Unit Coordinator
United Health Services Hospitals
01.2022 - Current
- Conscientious, caring and motivated Registered Nurse with clinical background in Medical-Surgical Nursing and providing care in Surgical Step Down Unit.
- Presently, assisting Gastroenterologist with endoscopic GI procedures. This also includes charge nurse role when needed, admitting and recovering patients prior to and post procedures while always advocating for patients. In addition, providing teaching and education prior to and post procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective care.
Staff Nurse-ST4/Surgical Step Down Unit
United Health Services Hospitals
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Assistant
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN09-2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- ACLS
Certification
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Unit Coordinator
United Health Services Hospitals
01.2022 - Current
Interim GI Nurse Manager
United Health Services Hospitals
08.2021
Staff Nurse-ST4/Surgical Step Down Unit
United Health Services Hospitals
01.2005 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
SUNY Broome Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Assistant
SUNY Broome Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global