Crystal Stevens
Imperial,MO
Summary
Compassionate and motivated registered nurse with solid background working in fast-paced, dynamic environments to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support is seeking a full-time behavioral health position where my passion for nursing and compassion for clients with mental health challenges can shine. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Offering five years of experience and strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
School Nurse
Affton School District
St. Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury, as well as medications and treatments per policy.
- As a member of the Behavioral Response Assessment Team, screens, assesses, and safety plans with students identified as at risk.
- When counseling staff unavailable, assists student through crisis by introducing coping techniques, safety planning, and providing resources and referrals to students and their families.
- Composes and prepares requested health related reports and correspondence for administration and/or District Nurse Coordinator.
- Develops care plan for medically vulnerable students to ensure optimal educational opportunity and advancement.
- Conducts screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, mental health and coping skills, and disease prevention.
- Responsible for all Individualized Education Plan and 504 Behavioral Plan nursing evaluations.
- Responsible for faculty training on emergency care for anaphylaxis and other serious medical emergencies.
Community Mental Health Nurse
Jamestown Psychiatric, P-C.
Olean, NY
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted assessments of clients to determine mental health needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding diagnosis or treatment of all clients, including treatment resistant cases.
- Assisted clients finding primary care providers and other health needs, facilitated appointments and transportation with providers.
- Documented clients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes.
- Provided routine physical health screenings to detect and monitor diagnoses such as heart disease and diabetes and develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
- Administered medications including injections and provided medication management services for clients struggling to take medications as prescribed.
- Educated clients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, treatment plans, and interventions.
- De-escalated clients in crisis and obtained treatment and interventions for clients experiencing acute medical crises.
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
Community Care of Western New York
Arcade, NY
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided exceptional case management and assessment of the hospice patient to include physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of care, while managing end-of-life symptoms including pain, anxiety, agitation, restlessness, and delirium.
- Admitted clients to services, explaining Medicare benefits and educated clients and their families on roles of the interdisciplinary care team, acquired informed consents, performed medication reconciliation, obtained prior authorizations, coordinated with pharmacies and primary care physicians, reviewed advanced directives, health care proxies, and power of attorneys, and implemented highly individualized nursing care plans.
- Educated, supported, and responded to client and family knowledge deficits and needs with a special emphasis on comfort care medications, thoroughly explaining all aspects of medication administration with emphasis on verbal and non-verbal ways to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness.
- Monitored and reported significant changes in condition to medical director, primary care physician, and interdisciplinary team in a timely manner and appropriately managed client's care in an autonomous setting.
- Recognized and awarded for teamwork and excellence in adhering to company values and exceeding client and family expectations.
Registered Nurse Unit Manager, Long-term Care
Cuba Memorial Hospital
Cuba, NY
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided administrative leadership to 30 staff and direct bedside nursing care in a 60-bed long-term care/skilled nursing facility.
- Managed care regimens of rehabilitation-to-home patients and long-term care residents while overseeing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) processes.
- Oversaw unit education and acted in a concerted manner with other departmental leaders and interdisciplinary team members to optimize client-driven care and unit operations.
- Assisted and acted as liaison for clients during telehealth visits with advanced practice behavioral health providers.
- Provided de-escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention skills and lead staff in maintaining client safety during periods when residents were experiencing symptoms of impaired memory with associated behavioral and psychological disturbances and other underlying psychiatric challenges.
- Conducted resident assessments and developed appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
- Assessed the need for medical equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers in order to ensure safety of residents.
- Provided guidance for newly hired nurses regarding best practices for long-term care nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility setting according to established protocols.
Staff RN Medical Surgical Unit & Obstetrics
University of Rochester, Jones Memorial Hospital
Wellsville, NY
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Under direction of advanced practice providers and charge nurse, monitored and implemented orders for patients with a wide array of chronic and acute conditions and followed treatment algorithms in a 49-bed acute care facility. Additionally, as a cross-trained obstetrical nurse, provided care and support for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients and their newborns.
- Performed high-quality care to patient populations including postoperative, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, obstetrical, cancer, pediatric, detoxification patients, patients experiencing acute behavioral health crises, and clients requiring telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on disease-specific management, wound care, preventative health options, medication uses and side-effects, and performed pain management and vaccinations as ordered.
- Applied advocacy skills to assist patient's decision-making, clarified technical jargon, and provided resources and instruction for complex medical conditions per provider orders.
- Recognized by providers for outstanding assessment skills. Remained calm during high-stress and rapidly changing situations.
- Provided triage assessments and support for obstetrical emergencies.
- Under direction of pediatrician, stabilized critically ill neonates for transport to tertiary facilities; administered intravenous medications and gavage feedings as ordered. Strict blood glucose monitoring as warranted.
- Extensively educated families and caregivers on all aspects of postpartum care and care of the newborn.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05-2019
Skills
- Excellent cultural sensitivity and awareness obtained while living in Europe
- Proven communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and families while providing education and advocacy
- Superb follow through on all tasks and queries
Certification
- Registered Nurse New York State: #772609-01, expires 12/2024
- Registered Nurse Missouri Compact: #2023013276, expires 04/2025
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, expires 04/2025
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute/ American College of Emergency Physicians Standard First Aid
- New York State Office of Mental Health Certificate: Managing Crisis in Youth
- American Psychiatric Nurse Association Certificate: Transition to Practice
Timeline
School Nurse
Affton School District
08.2023 - Current
Community Mental Health Nurse
Jamestown Psychiatric, P-C.
11.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
Community Care of Western New York
04.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Unit Manager, Long-term Care
Cuba Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 04.2022
Staff RN Medical Surgical Unit & Obstetrics
University of Rochester, Jones Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
- Registered Nurse New York State: #772609-01, expires 12/2024
- Registered Nurse Missouri Compact: #2023013276, expires 04/2025
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, expires 04/2025
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute/ American College of Emergency Physicians Standard First Aid
- New York State Office of Mental Health Certificate: Managing Crisis in Youth
- American Psychiatric Nurse Association Certificate: Transition to Practice
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