Overview
Work History
Education

Crystal Webb

RN, BSN
Edmond,OK

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

RN oR Circulator

Lakeside Women's Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2003 - 11.2021
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Prepped operating rooms by [Action] and [Action] to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by [Action], [Action] and [Action].
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
  • Administered medications as prescribed and checked for any contradictions or any potential complications that nursing staff needed to be aware of.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
  • Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects in patients, including antibiotics and narcotics.
  • Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
  • Utilized Fowler's, supine, Sim's or prone positions to position patients for operations, maintaining patients’ airways and circulation through procedure and preventing nerve damage.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to [Number] patients on average in post-operative recovery room.

Infection Control Nurse/Business Co-Owner

Quality Sleep Specialists
Edmond, OK
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
  • Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
  • Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
  • Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
  • Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
  • Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in all departments.
  • Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
  • Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
  • Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and continuing workshops.
  • Provided exceptional care to 10 bed high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Participated in company policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Recorded details regarding all therapies, including CPAP and Sleep therapy patients to keep patient charts updated.

Business Owner/Operator

CPAP Specialists
Edmond, OK
10.2012 - 01.2017
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
  • Applied human resources expertise to optimize hiring, training and performance.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.

RN Operating Room Circulator

OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2014 - 01.2015

Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.

  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures depending on their type of surgery
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

RN Case Manager

OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.

Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.

  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
  • Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
  • Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
  • Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 3 med surg and ICU units by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
  • Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
  • Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
  • Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.

RN

Midwest Cardiovascular Associates
Midwest City, OK
04.2003 - 01.2004
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length [Number]% on average.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including [Type] and [Type] procedures.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Administered [Type] testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and [Action].
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.

RN oR Circulator

Deaconess Hospital
OKC, OK
02.2002 - 04.2003
  • Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Administered medications as prescribed and checked for any contradictions or any potential complications that nursing staff needed to be aware of.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by [Action], [Action] and [Action].
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Prepped operating rooms by [Action] and [Action] to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

LPN Scrub Tech

Deaconess Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2001 - 01.2002
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by assisting physician with instrumentation during surgery.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering EKG tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

OSU-OKC, Oklahoma City, OK
08.1994 - 12.2001
  • Coursework in Prerequisites for ADN BSN

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SWOSU, Weatherford
06.2002 - 05.2003

No Degree - Nursing

UCO, Edmond, OK
06.1996 - 06.2021
  • Minored in Biology
Crystal WebbRN, BSN