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Tina Crum

Lewistown,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Supervisor

Brookline Manor
Mifflintown, PA
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
  • Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
  • Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
  • Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.

LPN

Valley View Retirement Community
Bellville, PA
09.2019 - Current
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

LPN

Ohesson Manor
Lewistown, PA
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Medication administration to patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Charting, vitals, intake of fluids
  • Monitor treatment of wounds
  • Supervised 3 aides
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.

LPN

Geisinger Home Health and Hospice
Northumberland, PA
12.2011 - 08.2019

Billing audits

Face to Face encounters

Authorization of Insurance

LPN

Nottingham Village
Northumberland, PA
04.2011 - 04.2017
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

CNA

Manor at Penn Village
Selinsgrove, PA
06.2006 - 12.2009
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
05-2024

Certificate of Technical Studies - LPN

Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center
Lewisburg, PA
12.2010

High School Diploma -

Middleburg High School
Middleburg, PA
06.1993

Skills

  • Healthcare platforms
  • Samples collection
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Patient triaging
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Caring for wounds
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Counting narcotics
  • Documenting incidents
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Compassionate Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Continuous Improvement

Timeline

RN Supervisor

Brookline Manor
06.2024 - Current

LPN

Valley View Retirement Community
09.2019 - Current

LPN

Ohesson Manor
04.2017 - 01.2020

LPN

Geisinger Home Health and Hospice
12.2011 - 08.2019

LPN

Nottingham Village
04.2011 - 04.2017

CNA

Manor at Penn Village
06.2006 - 12.2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College

Certificate of Technical Studies - LPN

Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center

High School Diploma -

Middleburg High School
Tina Crum