Crystal A. Sanchez
5 Vaquero Belen,NM
Summary
Hardworking, registered nurse well-versed in Emergency, urgent care, and primary care. Treats patients of all ages, and specializes in delivering effective, quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations, and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, 24/7 Urgent and Emergency care
Presbyterian-PresNow-Isleta
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on nursing practices and protocols.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Responded to emergency situations and acute traumas with speed and expertise to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to family members during times of crisis or distress.
- Administered conscious sedation per physician's order prior to procedures.
- Triage processes to prioritize patient needs to determine the appropriate level of care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast paced environment.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Performed patient admission, and transfers, to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty areas of practice.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lovelace Women's Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at the change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for the patient's medical care, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Documented nursing intervention, and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Able to safely care for a higher level of care patients on cardiac heart monitoring due to the COVID pandemic.
- Safely started, and titrated heparin drips, blood transfusions, and insulin dosing.
- Work daily with oxygen saturation, titrating at a pulmonary and cellular level.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions, and educating them about continued care strategies.
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.
Medical Assistant
New Mexico Endocrine Center
Albuquerque, NM
01.2003 - 05.2014
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Study coordinator for investigative drug study trials.
- Front office manager, did daily bank deposits, record keeping, insurance claims,
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Therapeutic communication
- Team-oriented
- Time management
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- IV drug therapy management
- Proficient in Triage
- Strong clinical judgment
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Relief charge nurse
- Clinical practice lead
- Nurse preceptor
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification American Heart Association 01/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse, 24/7 Urgent and Emergency care
Presbyterian-PresNow-Isleta
01.2022 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lovelace Women's Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
New Mexico Endocrine Center
01.2003 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University