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Crystal Chacon

Canyon ,TX

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

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

OneStaff Medical
08.2023 - Current
  • Travel staffing agency for critical access hospital trauma level IV
  • Cross trained in medical surgical, emergency department, and long term acute care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • 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.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • 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.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Patriot Nursing
03.2023 - Current
  • Travel staffing agency, worked in different facilities from long term acute care, emergency department, med surg and ICU.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

BSA Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2023
  • Relief charge nurse / shift supervisor in Level III trauma hospital
  • Lead teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • 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.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Infusion Registered Nurse

CDR Maguire
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Part of Emergency Response team with CDR MAGUIRE in collaboration with Amarillo City Public Health Department
  • Provided Monoclonal infusions to Covid-19 patients
  • Perform screenings and assessments on Covid patients /Exposure. Infuse patients with Monoclonal Antibodies following CDC/FDA guidelines.
  • Monitor/observe patients throughout infusion and post infusion.
  • Provide patients with teaching and education regarding medication and following CDC guidelines.

Infusion Registered Nurse

Premier IV And Wellness
06.2019 - 02.2022
  • Work independently practicing nursing judgement according to policies and protocols established by physician.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in IV therapy and vitamins
  • Provide IV hydration therapy with or without vitamins
  • Weight loss management injections
  • Testosterone replacement therapy
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Moore County Hospital District
07.2017 - 12.2021
  • Cared for and monitored patients in women's services to include antepartum, labor, postpartum, and newborn care
  • Led team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.

Licensed Vocational Nurse /Registered Nurse

Coon Memorial Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2017
  • Charge Nurse critical access hospital trauma level IV
  • Cross trained in all departments of hospital including medical/surgical, labor and delivery, newborn nursery, surgery, emergency room, pediatrics and long term acute care.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Assisted and readily available for every trauma/code within the hospital
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12.2016

License Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12.2009

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Duty Delegation
  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • ATLS
  • PALS
  • ENPC
  • NIHSS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Charge Registered Nurse

OneStaff Medical
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Patriot Nursing
03.2023 - Current

Infusion Registered Nurse

CDR Maguire
09.2021 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

BSA Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2023

Infusion Registered Nurse

Premier IV And Wellness
06.2019 - 02.2022

Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Moore County Hospital District
07.2017 - 12.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse /Registered Nurse

Coon Memorial Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Amarillo College

License Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Amarillo College
Crystal Chacon