Jennifer Crist
Como,TX
Summary
Dedicated RN Charge Nurse with strong skills in administering medications and monitoring patient progress. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective staff mentorship and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring optimal healthcare delivery and positive patient experiences. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
Fresinius Medical Care
Sulphur Springs, Texas
05.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in dialysis treatments.
- Educated patients on treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in patient care and procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sulphur Springs Health And Rehab
Sulphur Springs, Texas
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Coordinated nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and patient care.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Implemented training programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical skills.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Evaluated nursing practices to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Supported the Director of Nursing in administrative tasks and policy development.
- Oversaw medication management processes to ensure safety and accuracy.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Home Health Nurse
1st Choice Home Health
Sulphur Springs, Texas
05.2011 - 02.2017
- Provided compassionate patient care in home environments.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic records.
- Ensured safety protocols and infection control measures were followed.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
MDS Coordinator
Heritage Nursing Home
Quitman, Texas
01.2004 - 05.2011
- Coordinated assessments and care plans for resident populations in skilled nursing facilities.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident care and progress.
- Managed documentation for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure optimal resident care outcomes.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance documentation accuracy.
- Reviewed resident records to identify changes in health status and needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- Developed procedures for organizing and filing clinical data to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Increased productivity and efficiency by regularly reevaluating processes and technologies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas, TX06-2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05-2003
Certified Medication Aide - Medication Administration
Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas, TX05-2000
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX03-1995
GED -
Madisonville CISD
Madisonville, TX01-1995
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control measures
- Care plan development
- Clinical supervision
- Patient education
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Fresinius Medical Care
05.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sulphur Springs Health And Rehab
02.2017 - 04.2019
Home Health Nurse
1st Choice Home Health
05.2011 - 02.2017
MDS Coordinator
Heritage Nursing Home
01.2004 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paris Junior College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Certified Medication Aide - Medication Administration
Paris Junior College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
GED -
Madisonville CISD
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
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