Crystal Schilling
Hartley
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in pediatric care and compassionate communication. Proven ability to manage patient care efficiently while providing emotional support and education to parents/patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spencer Hospital - NWIA ENT Clinic
Spencer, IA
01.2022 - Current
- I work with children daily. Assessing them, gathering clinical information, relaying that to the provider, and managing their care following the provider's orders. This includes basic clinical appointments, surgical education, post-operative appointments, medication and vaccine education/administration, and referrals.
- Working side by side with the provider, scribing during appointments, and helping with in-office procedures.
- Rooming patients and obtaining information for the provider before the visit.
- Working with insurance companies to obtain authorization for surgical procedures and imaging.
- Documenting patient assessments and care activities in electronic health records.
- Providing emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
- Participating in continuous training for nursing best practices and techniques.
- Counseling patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve their overall wellbeing.
- Administering medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Assessing patient pain levels, implementing appropriate pain management techniques.
Med Surg Charge Nurse
Spencer Hospital
Spencer, IA
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervised patient care on surgical floor to ensure safety and compliance.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Precepted, trained, and mentored new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding changes in condition or treatment plans.
- Provided leadership by serving as a role model for professional behavior.
- Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining steps in rapid response situations.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments, rehabilitation plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines for best practices in nursing care.
- Adhered to legal and ethical standards of practice during all interactions with patients and families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spencer Hospital
Spencer, IA
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Provided support during medical procedures and examinations as needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05-2017
High School Diploma -
Hartley Melvin Sanborn High School
Hartley, IA05-2013
Skills
- Assessment techniques
- Pediatric care
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Empathetic
- Triaging
- Compassionate communication
- Audit charts
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2017 -current
- Mandatory Reporting - child and adult
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spencer Hospital - NWIA ENT Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Med Surg Charge Nurse
Spencer Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spencer Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Iowa Community College
High School Diploma -
Hartley Melvin Sanborn High School