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Crystal Gordon

Martinsville

Summary

My professional goal is to treat all people as if they were my own family, with the respect and dignity that all people deserve, no matter their stage in life.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Franciscan Alliance
02.2016 - Current
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
  • Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
  • Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Registered Nurse

Trilogy Health Services-Clearvista Lake Health Campus
07.2015 - 02.2016

Provide nursing care for up to 20 residents which includes medication administration, g-tube care, foley catheter care, meal time assistance, toileting/dressing assistance. Carefully assess changes in mental status of the residents to catch early signs of infection or other issues. Carefully monitor and treat skin issues. Maintain a positive approach to managing the care provided by CNA's. Ensure HIPAA compliance

Registered Nurse (License #28120957)

St. Vincent Hospital
02.1992 - 01.1997
Started as a student nurse on medical/surgical unit. Upon graduation and licensure, continued on the same unit as a staff nurse. Performed initial history and physical on new patients assigned to my team.  Frequently was team leader in charge of a team of LPNs and Patient Care Technicians, assigning duties according to the abilities of each team member. Provided nursing care for adult patients of all ages with various disease processes including COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, HIV, and renal failure.  Assisted physicians with chest tube placement, lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspiration, central line placement and wound debridement. Provided grief support to family members, as needed.  Provided instruction and education to patient and family members upon discharge.

Administrative Assistant

Indiana State Medical Association
02.1985 - 07.1991

Provided secretarial support as assigned by the executives. Solely responsible for the exhibition hall at the annual convention. Duties included recruiting vendors, assigning booth space, collecting  booth rental fees, monitoring and addressing the needs of the vendors during the convention and supervising set-up and tear-down of the exhibition hall.  
    
     

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

I. U. School of Nursing
Indianapolis, Indiana
1993

Associate of Arts - Business

Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
1984

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Phlebotomy
  • Aerosol treatments
  • PEG tube care & feeding
  • Chest tubes
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  • Foley catheter insertion/removal
  • PICC Lines
  • Central Lines
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Wound Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Franciscan Alliance
02.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Trilogy Health Services-Clearvista Lake Health Campus
07.2015 - 02.2016

Registered Nurse (License #28120957)

St. Vincent Hospital
02.1992 - 01.1997

Administrative Assistant

Indiana State Medical Association
02.1985 - 07.1991

Associate of Science - Nursing

I. U. School of Nursing

Associate of Arts - Business

Ball State University
Crystal Gordon