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Kristina Cruny
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grafton,WV
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in patient advocacy, medication administration, and wound care. Demonstrates effective communication and critical thinking skills to provide holistic care and support. Seeking a full-time role in Healthcare Administration/Nursing to leverage clinical expertise in enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
Grafton, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Long-term care experience in a 69-bed facility.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound care and meticulous documentation of patient progress and treatments.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Continually used critical thinking skills to assess and address patients' needs, providing holistic care and support.
- PRN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tygart Valley Total Care Clinic
Grafton, USA
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed a strong interpersonal relationship with patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support and compassionate care.
- Checked patients in, took vitals, and actively communicated with patients to determine needs and solutions for their unique situations.
- Experience with electronic documentation using EPIC, Matrixcare, PointClick Care and CPPSI.
- Assisted with wound care and specific medical procedures within the LPN's scope of practice.
Healthcare Administration Internship
Grafton City Hospital
Grafton, USA
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Electronically chart and document patient care.
- Organize medical charts and check expiration dates on all medications inside the clinic.
- Answer calls from distraught patients and communicate daily with the healthcare team.
- Schedule patients and delegate activities and responsibilities to others.
- An Affiliate of Mon
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare Rosewood
Grafton, USA
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Maintained strict HIPAA compliance.
- Collaborated with the nursing staff to ensure the comfort and well-being of residents.
- Fostered a positive environment for residents and staff.
- Safely transferred residents using Hoyer lift and Sit-to-Stand equipment.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills in prioritizing and executing daily tasks while maintaining a high standard of quality care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
08-2025
Graduated top 5% of the class.
Associate's Degree - Healthcare Administration
12-2022
- Graduated cum laude
Certificate in Holistic Nutritional Consulting -
08-2022
- GPA: 4.0
- Graduated magna cum laude
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care management
- Medication administration
- Leadership and supervision
- Physical assessment skills
- Electronic documentation proficiency
- Certified nutritional consulting
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment techniques
- Patient education strategies
- End-of-life care experience
- Immunization administration skills
- Compassionate patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support - BLS Certification, e-MedCert, 08/02/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Certification, eMedCert, 10/04/26
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Certification, eMedCert, 08/07/26
Accomplishments
- Won ACHS adult scholarship in 2021.
- Member of Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society.
- Re-entered the classroom and workforce after 25 years as a stay-at-home mom.
Timeline
Healthcare Administration Internship - Grafton City Hospital
05.2025 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Tygart Valley Total Care Clinic
10.2024 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Genesis Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Genesis Healthcare Rosewood
01.2020 - 12.2022
Fred W. Eberle School of Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse,
West Virginia Junior College - Associate's Degree, Healthcare Administration
American College of Healthcare Science - Certificate in Holistic Nutritional Consulting,