CRYSTAL YAW
Parsippany,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare professional with 6 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Proven ability to solve complex problems and stay calm in emergency situations. Skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU
Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Register Nurse Endoscopy
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
Pequannock, NJ
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Ortho/Spine
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
Morristown NJ
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Nursing Aide and Assistant
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 24/40 -bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ05.2020
High School Diploma -
Roxbury High School
Succasunna, NJ06.2010
Skills
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- EMR / EHR
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Inpatient care
- Patient privacy
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Critical Care Nursing
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Sedation Management
Affiliations
- Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS & PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse ICU
Clara Maass Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Register Nurse Endoscopy
Overlook Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
02.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Ortho/Spine
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
Nursing Aide and Assistant
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Bloomfield College
High School Diploma -
Roxbury High School