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Crystal Roesner

Huntsville

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 19 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff in inpatient and home settings. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Extensive experience advocating for and supporting patients and families with curative and palliative health care goals.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
  • Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.

RN Charge Nurse- Orthopedics/Med Surg

Riverview Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on orthopedic/medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of RNs, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Registered Nurse- Orthopedics/ Med Surg

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2019
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Collaborated with physicians 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 to optimize performance and safety
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including trauma/fractures; post-operative care for orthopedic, neurological, gynecological, ENT, urological, cardiovascular, and plastic surgeries; end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, psychiatric illnesses, diabetes, wounds, gastroenterological diseases, and many others to numerous to mention
  • Updated patient charts using Cerner (and previously with McKesson) with data such as head to toe assessments, vital signs, medication administration, treatments, procedures, and care plans to keep records current and support accurate information for providers and other members of care team

Home Health Registered Nurse

Medical Centers Home Health
04.2007 - 12.2007
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, wound care, medication and chronic disease management
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
05.2005

Skills

  • EMR Documentation experience with Cerner, Epic, Homecare Homebase, Mckesson
  • Experience with automatic dispensing systems including Pyxix, Omnicell, and Accudose
  • Flexible team player
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Ability to work well and adapt in fast paced environments
  • Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
  • Fair leadership of licensed and unlicensed personnel
  • Positive relationships with providers with close attention to effectively communicating changes in patient condition and patient needs
  • Pre- and Post-operative care
  • Medication administration via multiple routes including oral, IV, IM, SC, NG, G tube, inhalation, rectal, vaginal, topical
  • Wound care including wound VAC therapy
  • Intravenous catheter insertion/management
  • Central line maintenance/care/blood sampling
  • NG insertion/management
  • Ostomy care/management
  • Blood product transfusion initiation and management
  • Foley and suprapubic catheter insertion and management
  • Hospice Care
  • Grief counseling
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Education
  • Family Support
  • End of life care
  • Care Planning

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
08.2023 - Current

RN Charge Nurse- Orthopedics/Med Surg

Riverview Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2023

Home Health Registered Nurse

Medical Centers Home Health
04.2007 - 12.2007

Registered Nurse- Orthopedics/ Med Surg

Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2019

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Gadsden State Community College

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