Crystal Spears
Sugar Creek,Missouri
Summary
Accomplished LPN Team Lead with a proven track record at McCrite Plaza, enhancing nursing efficiency and patient care through expert delegation and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in medical documentation and fostering team collaboration, significantly boosting morale and patient satisfaction. Mastery in critical thinking skills, patient assessment, disease management, medication administration, post acute rehab skill set that includes excelling in time management while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Team Lead
McCrite Plaza
12.2017 - Current
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
CMT, LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Care Center
07.2012 - 03.2017
- Administered medications and completed treatments as a CMT.
- Use critical thinking skills to care for patients and achieve goals related to patient care.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
CNA
Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities that included personal hygiene, shaving, and bathing while promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, respirations, and heart rate.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights in a timely fashion while also anticipating patient wants and needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2025
Nursing
Clinton Technical School
Clinton, MO 12.2016
Certified Medical Technician
Meds
Independence, MO06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meds
Independence, MO01.2011
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Medical Documentation
- Surgical care, such as preop and post op care
- Geriatric and end of life care
- Adaptability
- Wound Care such as pressure ulcers and wound vacs
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Organizational Skills with Attention to Detail
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Education
Certification
- CPR/AED certified.
- IV certified.
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
McCrite Plaza
12.2017 - Current
CMT, LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Care Center
07.2012 - 03.2017
CNA
Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville
08.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Nursing
Clinton Technical School
Certified Medical Technician
Meds
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meds
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