Crystal Solimando
Hummelstown,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) experienced in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Specialties Graduate Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Perform basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Obtain information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Graduate Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided developmentally appropriate quality patient care for pediatric patients with hematology/oncology conditions in fast-paced inpatient hospital setting
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided blood transfusions, platelet transfusions, and other IV fluids while monitoring patients’ vitals according to protocol
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Patient Care Assistant
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Administered EKGs and glucose tests
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (B.S.N) -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2022
Skills
- Blood products transfusion
- Compassionate Care
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Electronic medical recording
- Equipment Sterilization
- HIPPA compliance
- Infection control
- Medication and IV management
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatric Nursing
- Prioritization of duties
- Team Collaboration
- Vitals Monitoring
- Wound Care
Certification
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse, RN770606
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, 05/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Specialties Graduate Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Graduate Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (B.S.N) -
The Pennsylvania State University
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse, RN770606
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, 05/2025
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