Krystal Shaw
LaMarque,TX
Summary
Driven Licensed Vocational Nurse with 7 years of experience. Highly skilled care professional with 16 years of patient care in hospitals, correctional facilities, clinics, home health, primary care facilities and schools. Proven to ably handle any emergency or situation, with requisite skillset to perform under pressure. Embodies excellent interpersonal skills, and a dedicated worker with sense of purpose.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN/Correctional Nurse
UTMB Correctional Managed Care
Dickinson, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients in a high-security correctional environment, ensuring safety, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- Perform systematic assessments, triage, and chronic care management for diverse patient populations with acute and long-term conditions
- Conduct intake screenings, sick call evaluations, and discharge planning improving continuity of care
- Provide patient education on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EPIC EMR, ensuring compliance with UTMB and TDCJ policies
LVN/Ortho Trauma/Clinical Nurse
UTMB
Galveston, TX
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Exceptional experience with pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Familiar with ordering and handling DME with insurance verification
- Implemented infection control measures effectively, contributing to improved patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
LVN Floor Nurse
Post Acute Medical Hospital
Webster, TX
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members
- Conducted patient assessment and diagnostic test to provide physician with important patient health information
- Deliver care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions
- Efficient and confident in assisting in a rapid response code setting
- Nurture and create a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
Education
LVN - Nursing
Galveston Community College
Galveston, TX05-2019
Skills
- Proficient with Electronic Medical Records
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment and Education
- IV Insertion/Administration
- Wound Management and Care
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Infection Control
- Communication and Teamwork
Timeline
LVN/Correctional Nurse
UTMB Correctional Managed Care
03.2023 - Current
LVN/Ortho Trauma/Clinical Nurse
UTMB
11.2021 - 03.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
Post Acute Medical Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2021
LVN - Nursing
Galveston Community College