CRYSTEL DUNKELBERGER
Lakewood Ranch,FL
Summary
Accomplished registered nurse with over 12 years of experience specializing in early identification of acute injuries and making critical decisions in high-pressure environments. Exceptional communication skills, adept at gathering and analyzing data to implement effective treatment plans, while advocating for patients and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Certified in comprehensive biomedical training. Seeking to apply expertise in a collaborative team setting as an Assistant Researcher focused on brain and body optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
05.2025 - Current
- Lead clinical teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment plans.
- Advocate for patients and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Develop strategies to improve patient outcomes and streamline operations.
- Conduct continuous patient monitoring and data analysis to optimize patient care.
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices focused on meeting individual needs.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Emergency RN/Mass Casualty Coordinator
Acuity International for the Department of Defense
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided emergency medical care to patients, ensuring prompt and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and administered medications.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Emergency RN /Mass Casualty Coordinator
International SOS for Department of Defense
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Reviewed and assessed patient conditions, developing treatment plans.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients, ensuring prompt and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and administered medications.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
Travel Charge Registered Nurse
Access Healthcare Staffing
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and administered medications.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the nursing field, applying newly acquired knowledge to improve daily practice.
Preoperative and Recovery Registered Nurse
Digestive Disease Associates Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided preoperative and postoperative care to patients, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and administered medications.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
Preoperative/PACU Registered Nurse
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided preoperative and postoperative care to patients, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and administered medications.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
Emergency Registered Nurse
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided emergency medical care to patients, ensuring prompt and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and administered medications.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Participated in hospital committees, contributing to policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, Illinois05.2019
Diploma - Health Sciences
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
West Reading, PA01.2013
Skills
- Emergency & Acute Care
- Patient Advocacy & Education
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Data Collection, Analysis & Interpretation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- HIPAA Compliance & Regulations
- Multidisciplinary Team Coordination
- Quality improvement & Ethical Practice
- Healthcare technology & EMR Management
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
- PALS
- COMPREHENSIVE BIOMEDICAL
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Affiliations
- AORN
- Culture of Safety
- AACN
- ENA
Section name
AACN Critical Care
Certifications
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, Biomedical Comprehensive, SAFE, HIPPA
Timeline
Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
05.2025 - Current
Emergency RN/Mass Casualty Coordinator
Acuity International for the Department of Defense
10.2024 - 12.2024
Emergency RN /Mass Casualty Coordinator
International SOS for Department of Defense
07.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Charge Registered Nurse
Access Healthcare Staffing
01.2022 - 01.2023
Preoperative and Recovery Registered Nurse
Digestive Disease Associates Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2021
Preoperative/PACU Registered Nurse
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
05.2016 - 12.2018
Emergency Registered Nurse
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Diploma - Health Sciences
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
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