Crystal Weyand
Ellensburg
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excels in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
10.2017 - Current
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated patients and families on post-ICU care and recovery processes, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Operated ventilators and life support machines, providing essential respiratory care to critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Employed wound care techniques, providing thorough assessments and appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Coordinated patient transfers between departments, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining continuity of care during each transfer process.
- Administered medications and treatments through infusion pumps, monitoring patient responses to adjust dosages as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety, fostering a culture of learning and professional development within the float pool team.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA05-2016
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Ventilator management
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Resource utilization
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2017
ADN - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College
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