Crystal Payne
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse promoting skills in educating patients, mentoring fellow employees and leading by example. Promoting kindness and dedication that ensures patient dignity throughout the entire course of treatment. A true team player with a great work ethic. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
- Assisted in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used during infusions.
- Conducted regular assessments on patients receiving infusions to ensure safety standards were met.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations that occurred during an infusion procedure.
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Village Medical MD
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered treatments and intramuscular injections per facility protocols to maintain effective client protection.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Emergency Room Nurse (PRN)
Signature Care
Houston, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Houston, TX
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Education
Master of Science - Education And Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN12.2019
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Student Precepting
- Patient Charting
- Immunization Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication and IV Administration
- Detail-Oriented
- Emergency Interventions
- ECG Rhythm Interpretation
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Documentation and Reporting
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS (2024)
- ACLS (2024)
- PALS (2024)
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Emory Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Village Medical MD
10.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse (PRN)
Signature Care
05.2022 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Education And Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Baptist College of Health Sciences
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