CRYSTAL SIMMONS
Katy,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
OR RN/Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
HCA Houston Healthcare West
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering pre-op medications, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department (PRN)
HCA Houston Healthcare West
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Performed triage assessments on incoming patients and determined appropriate level of care for each patient.
- Responded appropriately during code situations by initiating basic life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions including intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast paced environment.
- Collected lab specimens,interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surg, ER, PCU(PRN)
Shiftkey
Irving, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Traveled to different facilities filling in as a staff nurse in various settings.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collected lab specimens,interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Healthcare Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Healthcare Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Med-Surg/Obs)
Flagler Hospital
St. Augustine, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Licensed Practical Nurse
River City Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Administration of patients medication,proving neb-treatments, accu-checks, incident reports if anything occurred, skin checks, per physician.
- Traveled throughout 40-mile territory to provide home-healthcare services to pediatric, adult and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries
- Wound care and dressing changes ,ventilator tracheotomy care, tube feeding and care, head to toe assessments, and vital sign collection
- Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and conditions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
BCFS Health And Human Services
San Antonio, TX
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered high quality care to Covid positive patients in different healthcare settings
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop a plan for the care of each patient
- Responsible for care of 7 Covid positive patients.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patients progress,symptoms, and vital signs.
- Reported any change in status to the physician.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing(Various Settings)
Overland Park, KS
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Illinois Dept Of Corrections:
- Assessed, monitored, and documented inmates progress, symptoms, vital signs and changes.
- Reported any change in status to the staff nurses so that they could report the inmates symptoms/complaints to the medical director of the prison.
- Dept of Health:
- Covid testing site screener.
- Screened individuals prior to being swabbed.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Rapid Response COVID-19 Nurse
Krucial Staffing
Overland Park, KS
03.2020 - 05.2020
- 19 Rapid Responder/Reservist, Louisiana Convention Center (MMS), Responsible for delivering care to 6-12 patients.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assessed,monitored, administered medications,documented patients progress, changes, symptoms, and collected vital signs
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare professionals from all disciplines to develop a plan to provide optimal care for each patient
- Reported any changes to the RN who would then refer to the physician or NP.
Education
NIH STROKE SCALE
APEX INNOVATIONS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute II
West Palm Beach, FL12.2021
LPN Diploma -
Concorde Career College
07.2009
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
Jacksonville, FL06.2000
BLS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
PALS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ACLS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BLS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
ENPC
EMERGENCY NURSE ASSOCIATION
TNCC
EMERGENCY NURSE ASSOCIATION
Skills
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Point Click Care
- MediTech
- All Scripts
Timeline
OR RN/Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
HCA Houston Healthcare West
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department (PRN)
HCA Houston Healthcare West
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surg, ER, PCU(PRN)
Shiftkey
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Healthcare Orange Park
11.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Healthcare Orange Park
08.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (Med-Surg/Obs)
Flagler Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing(Various Settings)
06.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
BCFS Health And Human Services
06.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse/Rapid Response COVID-19 Nurse
Krucial Staffing
03.2020 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
River City Home Health
11.2016 - 12.2021
NIH STROKE SCALE
APEX INNOVATIONS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute II
LPN Diploma -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
BLS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
PALS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ACLS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BLS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
ENPC
EMERGENCY NURSE ASSOCIATION
TNCC
EMERGENCY NURSE ASSOCIATION
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