Crystal McLaughlin
Trumann
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Proven leader in nursing staff supervision, fostering a compassionate environment while enhancing patient care outcomes. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with cardiac/med surg/telemetry specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, promoting adherence and understanding of health conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient safety within clinical settings.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Aequor Healthcare Services
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, driving enhancements in clinical workflows and patient satisfaction scores.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Director of Nursing
Quail Run Assisted Living
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Implemented patient care plans based on individual assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Mentored nursing team, enhancing skill sets and promoting professional development initiatives.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction ratings through quality improvement programs.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios, ensuring effective care coverage.
- Developed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of continuous learning among staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Charge Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL04-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac care
- EMR systems
- Staff supervision
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aequor Healthcare Services
07.2021 - 07.2023
Director of Nursing
Quail Run Assisted Living
06.2020 - 07.2021
Charge Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing