Crystal Quicksey
Hartford,CT
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in both hospice,long and short term patient support.
Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in Connecticut and certified in Hospice and Long and Short Term Care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Institute For The Blind
Hartford, United States
01.2019 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Charge Nurse in Charge of 23-30 patient/residents and 3-5 CNA on shift
LPN Charge Nurse
Seabury Retirement Community
Bloomfield, CT
01.2019 - Current
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point Click Care, Matrix and Therap medical system.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Charge nurse to 23-30 patients/residents 3-5 CNA per shift
LPN Charge Nurse
Parkway Pavilion Health And Rehabilitation Center
Enfield, CT
04.2016 - Current
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point Click Care, Matrix as well as Therap computer system.
- Led and mentored 7 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Medications, trach care with suctioning, hang IV bags, Strait Cath, tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Credits-RN - Nursing
Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, CT06.2024
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain
New Britain, CT10.2015
Credits-RN - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05.2012
High School Diploma -
Weaver High School
Hartford, CT06.1998
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Physical Stamina
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Team Building
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen Collection
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Observation
- Intravenous Medications
- Equipment Inspection
- Performance Monitoring
- Conditions Reporting
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Vital Signs Recording
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Charting
- Analytical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- First Aid and CPR
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
LPN
Institute For The Blind
01.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Seabury Retirement Community
01.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Parkway Pavilion Health And Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - Current
Credits-RN - Nursing
Asnuntuck Community College
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain
Credits-RN - Nursing
Capital Community College
High School Diploma -
Weaver High School