Gardening
Crystal Contrady
New Castle
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience in Burn Critical Care at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Expert in critical care management and infection prevention, delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and educate patients, ensuring optimal recovery for those with catastrophic injuries. Skilled in ventilator and wound care, enhancing healing processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Burn Critical Care
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland
10.2000 - Current
- Assessed and documented patient status and care throughout shifts to ensure quality outcomes.
- Prioritized patient assignments based on conditions, achieving optimal care results.
- Administered treatment to patients with catastrophic traumatic injuries, enhancing recovery potential.
- Monitored vital signs and fluid intake/output, detecting emerging problems for timely intervention.
- Managed care of mechanically ventilated patients, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring complications.
- Applied evidence-based wound care practices, preventing infections and facilitating healing processes.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors.
- Collaborated effectively within teams to enhance workplace productivity and patient care delivery.
RN Supervisor
East Mountain Manor
Wilkes-Barre
05.2000 - 10.2000
- Oversaw care operations for a 120-bed, long-term facility.
- Managed all facility staff to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and administered IV access devices for residents.
- Evaluated staff performance against established expectations.
- Conducted teaching sessions for residents and families regarding care processes.
LPN
East Mountain Manor
Wilkes-Barre
12.1997 - 05.2000
- Directed implementation of enhanced patient care methods to meet quality objectives.
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous, or intramuscular routes as prescribed.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clarity.
- Performed wound care tasks including dressing changes and application of necessary treatments.
- Assembled and utilized catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies effectively.
- Completed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to improve patient care quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05-2000
Practical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School
Wilkes-Barre, PA12-1996
Skills
- Critical care management
- Ventilator and wound care
- Infection prevention
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Trauma nursing core course (ATCN)
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ATCN
Affiliations
- In my spare time I enjoy gardening and landscaping.
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteQuote
It’s not what happens to you, but how you reach to it that matters.
Epictetus
Timeline
RN, Burn Critical Care
Crozer Chester Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
RN Supervisor
East Mountain Manor
05.2000 - 10.2000
LPN
East Mountain Manor
12.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Practical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School
Interests
Travel
Fine Dining
Movies & Music
Spending as much time as I can with my 2 college age children
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