Crystal Nelson

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• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted in preparing and maintaining medical equipment, contributing to operational readiness and patient safety.
• Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in critical care environments.
• Assisted patients with mobility and daily activities.
• Documented patient care information accurately in electronic health records.
• Educated patients and families on care procedures and safety measures.
• Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assisted nurses in critical care units by monitoring vital signs and providing patient care.
• Carried out daily rounds on assigned patients ensuring that they are comfortable at all times.
• Responded quickly to life-threatening emergencies, ensuring timely interventions for cardiac arrests and respiratory failure.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols within the unit environment.
• Cleaned equipment used during procedures before storing them away safely.
• Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs and stretchers for transport purposes.
• Performed basic nursing duties, such as taking temperatures, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and other vital signs.
• Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians regarding patient's status.
• Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
• Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
• Prioritized patient care assignments according to conditions, facilitating optimal outcomes and enhancing patient comfort.
• Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.

• maintained vitals. Helped patients with daily care. Helped support nurses throughout the day with many different tasks. Monitored patient conditions.
• Suctioned patients on ventilators or with trachs and assisted with intubations to ensure respiratory support.
• Respiratory care. Set up and managed oxygen therapy and suctioning. Troubleshooting ventilators when necessary.
• I was able to discontinue IVs, art lines. and foleys.
• Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Documented patient care information accurately in electronic health records.
• Led monthly wound care audits and educated staff on proper use of restraints as a wound care and restraints champion.
• Participated in CPR efforts.
• · I assisted nurses and doctors with EVD (external ventricular drain) placement. Help with placement of the Halo Gravity Traction.
• I helped with bubble studies. I helped with brain death testing. I assisted patients while they were in traction.
• I sat with patients that were in danger to themselves or others. Suicidal or confused.
• Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Blood draws both venipuncture and off arterial lines. blood draws both venipuncture and off arterial lines.
• Change dressings on chest tubes. Monitor chest tube output.
• Preceptor for oncoming CCTs

• Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepared and maintained medical equipment for clinical use.
• Managed patient records in electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
• Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
• Supported front office tasks, including insurance verification and billing inquiries.
• Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols consistently.
• Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
• Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
• Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
• Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
• Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
• Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
• Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
• Participated in team meetings to identify workflow improvements and enhance patient population outcomes.
• Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
• Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
• Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.· Patient intake and vitals. Chart prep. Helped coordinate lab draws with upcoming patient appointments. Entered all labs that are due. Scheduled patients for appointments, labs, procedures. Assist doctors with procedures. Set up rooms for visits/procedures.
• Update patient charts. Worked with the flu clinics. Gave immunizations. Worked with the PDMP and informed patients when prescriptions for narcotics were ready to be picked up.
• Kept the workflow going and kept the doctor on time for his appointments. Worked on the inbox of messages from patients. Returned patient phone calls to help answer questions.
• Removed sutures. Removed Staples. Did allergy testing. Mixed the serum for allergy shots. Gave allergy shots.

· Helped with wound care. Dressed legs with Unna boots. Taught others how and when to apply Unna Boots.

Preceptor for oncoming Medical Assistants