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Crystel Elusma

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Sebastian River Medical Center
04.2015 - Current
  • BSN
  • Dedicated healthcare professional with more than 20 years of comprehensive hands-on experience as a nurse in acute care hospital and medical center environments
  • Registered Nurse provides care to patients with Cardiovascular, urology, neurology, pulmonary and other life-threatening Complications
  • Registered Nurse with experience in administering IV fluids, pneumococcal vaccines, influenza, immunizations, titration of cardiac medications
  • Experiencing on medications administration, blood transfusion and COVID-19 treatments
  • Experience with nasal tube suctioning, chest tube site care, TPN and feeding tube administration.

LPN/RN

Life Care Center of Palm BAY
12.2012 - 04.2015
  • Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
  • Evaluate patients, conduct admissions assessments to determine patients’ needs and create a plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and safety concerns
  • Coordinate patient care between external healthcare providers, clinics, and rehabilitation services to provide quality continued care.

LPN

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
01.2006 - 12.2012
  • Supervised schedule nursing assistants and trained new hire
  • Offer care patients and care givers realistic home, treatment plans and counseling
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients and families.

LPN

Boca Raton Rehabilitation Center
08.2004 - 12.2005
  • Document clinical status, medications, procedures, and patient conditions
  • Obtaining verbal order from physicians and reporting changes
  • Dressing changes while maintain sterile technique.

Coral Spring Medical Center
06.1998 - 07.2004
  • PCA, EKG, Phlebotomy, and LPN
  • Used gait belt, ambulation, hygiene, standard precautions and maintained proper infection control
  • As a nurse I worked closely with the patient making sure needs are met.

Education

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Care Hope College
Boynton Beach, Florida
06.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brevard Community College / Care Hope College
Parkway Palm Bay, FL
12.2012

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Sheridan Technical Center
Sheridan, Hollywood, FL
08.2000

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Intravenous Injections
  • Clinical Leadership and Supervision
  • Building Rapport and Trust
  • PICC Lines
  • Chest Tubes
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Care Plan Development
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Dispensing Medications
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Patient Management
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Immunization Services
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Routine Examinations
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Patient Intervention
  • Patient Admission
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Daily Audits
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Diagnostic Screenings
  • 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Community Program Referrals
  • Healthcare Program Planning

Timeline

RN

Sebastian River Medical Center
04.2015 - Current

LPN/RN

Life Care Center of Palm BAY
12.2012 - 04.2015

LPN

Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
01.2006 - 12.2012

LPN

Boca Raton Rehabilitation Center
08.2004 - 12.2005

Coral Spring Medical Center
06.1998 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Care Hope College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brevard Community College / Care Hope College

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Sheridan Technical Center
Crystel Elusma