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Crystal Pierce

FOREST PARK,IL

Summary

Highly adaptable and experienced travel nurse with over 10 years of experience specializing in medical-surgical settings. Proven ability to quickly integrate into new environments, manage diverse patient needs, and collaborate effectively with temporary teams. Proficient in various areas, and dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Staff Nurse

Endeavor Health
Evanston, IL
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care on medical-surgical units across various departments for the Evanston, Skokie, Glenbrook, and Highland Park campuses.

RN Travel Contract, Med Surg/ Tele (Unit 5 North)

NorthShore University HealthSystem - Glenbrook
Glenview, IL
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Delivered patient care on med surg/tele unit for acute cardiac and respiratory issues.
  • Assessed and implemented treatments for pain management and rehabilitation needs.
  • Administered medications and documented electronically using EPIC system.
  • Provided tailored admission and discharge education based on learning preferences.
  • Participated in Internal Travel Program to enhance clinical experience.

RN Travel Contract, Med Surg/ Neuro/ Tele(Unit 40)

Favorite Healthcare Staffing/ Good Samaritan
Downers Grove, IL
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provided care for patients experiencing acute cardiac, respiratory, neurological and other medical conditions.

RN Travel Contract, Med Surg/ Tele

Aya Travel Nurse Agency/ AMITA Health St. Francis
Evanston, IL
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Administered care to Covid positive patients experiencing acute respiratory and various medical/surgical complications

RN Position at Bimbo Bakery

Industrial Staffing Services
Cicero, IL
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Conducted Covid screenings and addressed staff inquiries regarding Covid virus

Registered Nurse, Med Surg/ Orthopedic Surgical Unit

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Provided care for orthopedic post-operative patients and managed various acute medical conditions.
  • Oversaw daily unit operations, including admissions, discharges, and patient flow as acting charge nurse.

Registered Nurse, Subacute and Long-term Care

Symphony at Midway, Skilled Nursing Facility
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Provided care for 20 to 30 patients with sub-acute and long-term needs.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, procedures, and discharge processes.
  • Delivered rehabilitation and restorative therapy for post-operative patients.
  • Managed tracheostomy tube and collar care effectively.
  • Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous push, intravenous, central and PICC lines, parenteral, and enteral routes.
  • Conducted PEG, NG, and G tube feeding and care procedures.
  • Monitored JP/Penrose drains while providing ostomy and wound vacuum care.

Registered Medical Assistant, Endocrinology Practice

North Shore University Medical Group
Skokie, IL
02.2005 - 01.2013
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms, performed vital signs, and documented reasons for visits accurately.
  • Administered injections and vaccinations to enhance patient care.
  • Performed glucose meter education to promote effective self-management.
  • Assisted with thyroid biopsy procedures.
  • Maintained fully stocked exam rooms with necessary medical supplies.
  • Multitasked efficiently in fast-paced clinical environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Triton College
River Grove, IL
12.2014

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • IV therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • ACLS- Expire 11/2026
  • CPR/BLS- Expire 11/2026

Timeline

Resource Staff Nurse

Endeavor Health
02.2024 - Current

RN Travel Contract, Med Surg/ Tele (Unit 5 North)

NorthShore University HealthSystem - Glenbrook
03.2023 - 02.2025

RN Travel Contract, Med Surg/ Neuro/ Tele(Unit 40)

Favorite Healthcare Staffing/ Good Samaritan
01.2022 - 06.2022

RN Travel Contract, Med Surg/ Tele

Aya Travel Nurse Agency/ AMITA Health St. Francis
10.2021 - 01.2022

RN Position at Bimbo Bakery

Industrial Staffing Services
04.2020 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse, Med Surg/ Orthopedic Surgical Unit

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse, Subacute and Long-term Care

Symphony at Midway, Skilled Nursing Facility
08.2015 - 02.2017

Registered Medical Assistant, Endocrinology Practice

North Shore University Medical Group
02.2005 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Benedictine University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Triton College

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