Crystal Marks
Brook,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Surgical
03.2018 - Current
- Can organize work and utilize time efficiently based on knowledge of nursing theories and procedures
- Provides individualized education for the patient, family, and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Frequently act as charge nurse and preceptor to students.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2023 - 07.2023
- 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.
Registered Nurse
True North Flexstaff
08.2021 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Glen Cove Medical Surgical/ Telemetry/ Rehab
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering from injuries or debilitating conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Proactively learned new procedures and treatment protocols
- Telemetry monitoring
- 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.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Clover Agency
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EMR.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
New York Congregational Nursing Center
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring recording and elevating of medical conditions
- Developed and direct a rationale system in managing care of patient in the department
- Coordinate workforce management objectives with the focus on individual and departmental initiatives
- Lead and monitor LPN and CNA’s in developing and achieving the best outcome for the patient.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
BARRY UNIVERSITY
MIAMI SHORES, FLCNA & PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - undefined
DAISLEY INSTITUTE
BROOKLYN, NYSkills
- Alternative Treatments
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Management
- Disease Processes
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Pain Management Techniques
- Delegation and Motivation
- EPIC EMR
- Patient and Family Education
- Glucose Testing
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Telemetry
- IV Administration
- Monitoring Recovery
- Chest Tubes
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
True North Flexstaff
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Glen Cove Medical Surgical/ Telemetry/ Rehab
04.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Clover Agency
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse Medical
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Surgical
03.2018 - Current
New York Congregational Nursing Center
09.2017 - 03.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
BARRY UNIVERSITY
CNA & PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - undefined
DAISLEY INSTITUTE
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