Crystal Rain McDaniel, MSN, RN
Austin,TX
Summary
Driven and adaptive mental health nursing professional trained to conduct thorough patient assessments, create personalized care plans, and carry out prescribed orders with precision and care. Consistently developing strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Dell Children's Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other departments to review the patient's level of care needs.
- Performed bio-psychosocial assessments according to standards of nursing practice and developed a nursing plan of care for patients.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient care and safety.
- Educated parents on the psychiatric inpatient process, unit policies, patient care, medications, and planning after stay.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Residential Treatment Center
Meridell Achievement Center
02.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Texas, School Of Nursing
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Created lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning in an online format.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced and effective teaching practices.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Research Assistant
University Of Texas, School Of Nursing
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Collected data through nighttime observations on agitation in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and Restless Leg Syndrome behaviors.
- Entered and saved data using Research Electronic Data Capture with high accuracy and precision.
- Communicated with nursing home facility staff, residents, and residents' family members in a respectful and conducive manner.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted individuals with disabilities with self-care and daily tasks.
- Administered medications and completed appropriate documentation.
- Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted in improving problem-solving skills, emotional expression, and communication skills.
Mathematics Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Education
Postgraduate PMHNP Certification
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX2025
Master of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2014
Skills
- Trust-Based Relational Intervention
- Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale Assessment
- Trauma-Informed Mental Health Assessment
- Patient Redirection and De-escalation
- Therapeutic Conversations
- Advanced CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), July 2020 - October 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, December 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skill - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), February 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Dell Children's Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Residential Treatment Center
Meridell Achievement Center
02.2021 - 09.2022
Teaching Assistant
University Of Texas, School Of Nursing
08.2020 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
University Of Texas, School Of Nursing
08.2018 - 07.2019
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2019
Mathematics Teacher
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
Postgraduate PMHNP Certification
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University Of Texas At Austin
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