Crystal Suarez
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with fifteen years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatric Cardiology specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology
06.2018 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Established relationships with patients and families to provide optimal care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
Patient Care Coordinator, Charge Nurse
Roper Mount Pleasant Hospital
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Operating Room and Sterile Processing - Coordinated the daily flow of the peri-operative unit to ensure prompt, safe, and effective care of surgical patients
- Maintained open and effective communication with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, peers, auxiliary staff, materials management, and vendors
- Assisted the Unit Manager and Director with administrative duties, including supervising OR personnel, establishing unit protocols/orientation, co-leading staff meetings, participating in EOC rounds, and assisting in budgetary issues
- Ensured adequate staffing by maintaining OR and Sterile Processing schedules and scrubbing/circulating as needed
- Provided unit-based in-services for educational needs of staff
- Covered for the Unit Manager in times of absence
- Operating Room - Efficiently coordinated the daily flow of the peri-operative unit to ensure prompt, safe, and effective care of surgical patients
- Maintained open and effective communication with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, peers, auxiliary staff, materials management, and vendors
- Assisted the Unit Manager and Director with administrative duties, including supervising OR personnel, establishing unit protocols/orientation, co-leading staff meetings, participating in EOC rounds, and assisting in budgetary issues
- Ensured adequate staffing by maintaining the OR staff schedule, call coverage, and scrubs or circulates all services as needed
- Specialized in Urology and ENT surgical services, managing departmental Bone and Tissue Program
- Provided unit-based in-services for educational needs of staff
- Covered for the Unit Manager in times of absence.
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
04.2008 - 09.2010
- Main Operating Room - Assisted the surgical team during various procedures by circulating or scrubbing while maintaining a safe and efficient environment
- Assisted the patient through the transition of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative experience.
Registered Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Family Care Unit/Newborn Nursery - Provided individualized direct patient care for the newborn child and the diverse postpartum, post-operative population
- Offered necessary resources and services for the mother and newborn during the admission, hospitalization, and discharge process.
Patient Care Technician/Nurse Extern
Medical Center of Central Georgia
07.2002 - 01.2006
- Women’s Health Services - Performed direct patient care, assessment, vital signs, and activities of daily living
- Assisted in the admission and discharge process of post-partum and post-operative patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College & State University
2007
Associates of Science - undefined
Gordon College
2007
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First Presbyterian Day School
2002
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Education
- Intake Assessment
- Treatment Recommendations
- EPIC EMR
- Office Operations
- Patient Care
- Nursing Process
Additional Information
- HONORS , 2007 Outstanding School Contribution & Leadership Award 2007
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology
06.2018 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator, Charge Nurse
Roper Mount Pleasant Hospital
09.2010 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
04.2008 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2008
Patient Care Technician/Nurse Extern
Medical Center of Central Georgia
07.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College & State University
Associates of Science - undefined
Gordon College
undefined
First Presbyterian Day School
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