Lacey Christenson
Crowell
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled inpatient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Stormont Vail Health
Topeka
10.2018 - 08.2023
Assisted Tele Cardiac Unit staff with patient monitoring and vital signs, enhancing response times and care accuracy.
- Provided postoperative respiratory care including SCD and spirometry instruction to prevent complications and speed recovery
- Educated patients on post-op breathing and activity cues, improving adherence and facilitating smoother recoveries.
CNA/CMA/Restorative Aide
Plaza West Care Center
Topeka
02.2012 - 06.2020
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely intervention.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Supported rehabilitation activities under physical therapists to promote recovery and improve residents' mobility.
- Assisted non-ambulatory residents with guided range of motion exercises to enhance flexibility and reduce discomfort.
- Distributed medication up to 40 residents per shift
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Washburn University
Topeka, KS12-2022
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KSSome College (No Degree) - CMA
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KSSkills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Patient Comfort Techniques
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
Tele/MedSurg - ER Rotation
The University of Kansas St Francis, Topeka KS
-Placed IV's in an acute ER setting.
-Assisted the Dr with a Sterile Bedside Procedure.
-Provided and managed individualized care of 3 tele patients while under the observation of a RN.
-Assisted the nursing staff with medication titration for an intensive care patient while promoting skin integrity and managing airway support in an acute setting.
The University of Kansas St Francis, Topeka KS
-Placed IV's in an acute ER setting.
-Assisted the Dr with a Sterile Bedside Procedure.
-Provided and managed individualized care of 3 tele patients while under the observation of a RN.
-Assisted the nursing staff with medication titration for an intensive care patient while promoting skin integrity and managing airway support in an acute setting.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Stormont Vail Health
10.2018 - 08.2023
CNA/CMA/Restorative Aide
Plaza West Care Center
02.2012 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Washburn University
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Washburn Institute of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - CMA
Washburn Institute of Technology