Crystal Tichenor

Provided exceptional care to a variety of patients. Worked with patients recovering from surgeries, patient's needing peritoneal dialysis, and provided care for a wide range of patients with chronic health conditions.

• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Worked closely with doctors and other nurses in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.

Provided care to patient's requiring long-term wound care and antibiotics. Also cared for patient's with cardiac drips and on ventilators. Worked alongside other Nurses, Doctors, Therapists and Aides to provide exceptional care for all patient's admitted.

Provided care to patient's in the home care setting. Provided education on new diagnoses and chronic conditions. Assessed patients and communicated evaluations of patients with treatment team. Provided wound care in the home and also assisted to find resources available to help patient's in their home.

Provided care to patients recovering from Stroke, Spinal Cord injuries and other debilitating conditions to help the gain strength and independence in order to return home to be as independent and they could be. The last two years, I worked and Supervisor over other Nurses and Aides. Assisted where needed, performed evaluations and chart audits as scheduled.

Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.