Crystal Wallace
Aberdeen,MS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient advocacy, and critical thinking. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans and ensure patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Columbus, MS
01.2015 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, monitoring and documenting patient reactions and side effects to ensure safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes promptly in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and assess individualized care plans, ensuring comprehensive patient-centered outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Assisted in emergency procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and best practices, enhancing their ability to deliver quality patient care.
- Advocated for patients' rights, values, and needs within the care framework.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly and effectively.
Caseworker
Monroe County Department of Human Services
Aberdeen, MS
06.1990 - 08.2016
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans based on clients' strengths.
- Assessed client needs and eligibility for services to tailor support effectively.
- Coordinated resources and referrals to community services for comprehensive support.
- Provided casework services, including initial assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to effectively address client challenges.
- Educated clients on programs and support systems to facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Documented case notes and maintained client records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Advocated for client rights within social services frameworks to promote equity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL08-2014
Associate of Arts - Arts
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS07-2012
High School Diploma -
Amory High School
Amory, MS05-1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Emergency procedures
- Electronic recordkeeping
- Client assessment
- Critical thinking
- Case management
- Needs assessment
- Resource coordination
- Service coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Service planning
- Seizure management
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Policy compliance
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
Certification
- Phlebotomist
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2023
Caseworker
Monroe County Department of Human Services
06.1990 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Associate of Arts - Arts
Itawamba Community College
High School Diploma -
Amory High School