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Krystal Lucero

Registered Nurse
Bernalillo,NM

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian NICU
04.2015 - Current
  • Physical assessment, Intravenous therapy, Central line access and maintenance, Cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care

Registered Nurse

Rio At Cabezon
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Care of long-term and skilled rehabilitation patients, Skin assessment, Wound care
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills

Patient Care Tech

University of New Mexico Hospitals
08.2005 - 10.2011
  • Phlebotomy, Admission of newborns to nursery, Clerical duties including answering phones, scheduling follow up appointments, Post-mortem care for fetal demises, Patient transport
  • Supported needs of residents under long-term care
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2016 - 12.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
05.2013 - 12.2014

Skills

    Medication and IV administration

    Critical Care

    Medication Administration

    Compassion and Empathy

    Licensed RN

    Strong Clinical Judgment

    Procedure preparations

    Precepting

    Family Education

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
01.2016 - 12.2016

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian NICU
04.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

Rio At Cabezon
01.2015 - 04.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central New Mexico Community College
05.2013 - 12.2014

Patient Care Tech

University of New Mexico Hospitals
08.2005 - 10.2011

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