Crystal Windham
Laurel Pain Clinic
Bay Springs,MS
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in pre-op and post-op care. Managed challenging patient situations and led nursing staff to enhance patient safety and quality of care. Delivered exceptional patient education and counseling while demonstrating proactive time management and strong organizational skills.
Work History
Registered Nurse
7 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Monitor post-operative patients after procedures
- Pre-operative assessment and IV initiation for procedures.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years 5 Months- Delivered medications and treatments specified by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring timely follow-up and continuity of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Gathered lab specimens
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Nurse Technician
16 Years 8 Months- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate information collection and documentation.
- Supported administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing records, streamlining clinic workflows.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Scanning patient files/documents
- Assisted in scheduling/confirming and canceling patient appointments
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication management
Intravenous therapy
Medication administration
Patient care procedures
Patient assessments
Direct care
IV therapy
Infection control measures
ACLS and BLS certification
Moderate Sedation Certificate
Vital signs monitoring
EMR systems
Procedure preparations
Nursing staff leadership
Staff supervision
HIPAA education
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 5 years
- ACLS (Acute Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Moderate Sedation Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Laurel Pain Clinic
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones Family Medicine Clinic
03.2016 - 08.2019Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Taylorsville Medical Clinic
03.2013 - 03.2016Read More
Nurse Technician
Laurel Family Clinic
01.2010 - 2013Read More
Meridian Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Registered Nurse
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West Jones High School
High School Diploma
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Meridian Community College
Associate of Science from Licensed Practical Nursing
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Jones County Junior College
Associate of Arts from Nursing
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