Crystal M. Cleghorn, R.N.
904-***-**** : ad09en@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse that fosters professional development, and allows the ability to provide superior individualized, compassionate care.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing in progress
Associate of Science in Nursing, Concorde Career Institute, 2012
Emergency Medical Technician, JTM Training Group, Las Vegas, 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse, Perinatal Health Partners
Southeast Health District, Department of Health
Complete at home visits for critical care and high-risk pregnant population
Obtain assessment, vital signs, chem 10 urinalysis and fetal heart tones at every visit
Provide outreach, support and education to target population and their families
Develop nursing care plans and provide treatment, interventions, and follow-up
Effectively communicate with the interdisciplinary team required for care of the target population
Provide indicated education through antepartum and postpartum phases
Circulating Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital Operating Department
May 2022-October 2022
Assure all surgical procedures have been discussed and are understood by the patient
Assure all required consents are completed and signed by all appropriate parties
Verify correct patient, correct procedure and correct site is marked
Serve as the communication liaison
Responsible for procuring all supplies and equipment required for case
Complete OR suite assembly prior to case start
Assist surgical techs with opening cases
Provide patient care, such as positioning, medication administration, post-operative wound care and post-anesthesia care
Directly assist operative team by anticipating needs and gathering supplies during the intraoperative phase
Thoroughly complete required documentation in a timely manner
Assist with OR Suite clean up following cases
Assist with pulling cases for the following day
Maintain working knowledge of item location within the core
Serve as on-call RN at least one night weekly and at least one weekend per month
Serve as member of “late team” at least one shift weekly
Prepared to respond to medical emergencies
Assist with taking and maintaining inventory in both the OR suites and in the core
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
September 2021-April 2022
Novant Health Emergency Department
December 2021-February 2022
Salisbury, North Carolina
Nurse to patient ratio, 1:max 7
Orange Park Medical Center and affiliated Stand-alone Emergency Departments
September 2021-November 2021
Jacksonville, Florida
Nurse to patient ratio, 1:max 5
Acclimated to charting system and environment with 12 hours of orientation
Forged strong, trusting relationships with interdisciplinary team members
Proficiently provided care to patients of all age groups and of all ESI levels of acuity
Employed critical thinking skills to develop plans of care, and applied prescribed interventions in a timely manner
Provided detailed, patient/family competence-level education with emphasis on disease progression, plan adherence, medication safety and follow up
Registered Nurse
Memorial Satilla Emergency Room
Waycross, Georgia, 2020-September 2021
Proficiently triaged patients at a rapid pace based on immediate visual and primary assessment
Effectively managed care of assigned patients utilizing nursing intuition, critical thinking, education, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team
Performed and documented systemic nursing assessment in a continuous manner
Reviewed and reported diagnostic test results
Anticipated needs of the patient and physician while implementing prescribed interventions in a timely manner
Delegated or assigned activities to qualified ancillary staff
Administered medications according to facility protocols
Documented thoroughly and in compliance with regulatory standards
Provided appropriate level education to patients and family members
RN Communications Specialist
HCA One Step Transfer Center
Jacksonville, Florida, 2019-2020
Responsible for coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to an appropriate HCA Division hospital
Coordinated safe, timely transportation to and from HCA Division hospitals, with mode of transportation dependent on acuity of patient
Consulted with on-call physicians regarding patient care issues, needs and concerns and advise when appropriate
Applied nursing knowledge derived from education and experience to ensure appropriate treatment and placement of patients
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center, Emergency Room (children and adult)
Jacksonville, Florida, 2015-2019
Recipient of the Daisy Nursing Award
Utilized superior assessment skills to recognize needs of patients presenting in triage and those arriving via EMS, effectively determining level of acuity
Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory, radiology, and EKG results
Leverage compassion by facilitating expedient pain management with timely reassessment
Rapidly fulfilled prescribed treatments, with secondary focus on reassessment and follow- up intervention to ensure positive patient outcomes
Evaluated acute responses to broad classifications of medications, with knowledge on indications, side effects, and reversal agents
Proactive in coordinating care of stroke patients; utilized a standardized stroke scale to assess neurological changes, thus reducing delays in care and TPA infusion
Coordinated quality and timely care of patients presenting with STEMI signs and symptoms
Selected as a member of the Emergency Department’s Disaster Management Team
Served as a preceptor to newly hired staff and nursing students
Member of the code team - assist with rapid sequence intubation, ventilator management and initiation of critical drips per hospital protocol
Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained, while providing ongoing education and plan of care updates
Demonstrated exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurse’s' notes, system assessments, and by promoting sufficient communication among care staff, with focus on maintaining high staff morale
Registered Nurse, 7N Progressive Care Unit
UF Health (formerly Shands Jacksonville)
Jacksonville, Florida, 2013 - 2015
Completed admission assessments and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit protocols and age-specific parameters
Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identified dysrhythmias and treated appropriately based on protocol
Drug dosage calculation, continuous medication infusion administration, including blood products, and patient monitoring for medication effects
Recognition of indications for and management of patients requiring non-invasive O2 delivery systems including oral airways, BiPAP, and CPAP
Recognition of the indications for and complications of enteral and parental nutrition
Demonstrated masterful understanding of tuberculosis disease process, symptoms and treatments
Directed the work of nursing support staff through the use of appropriate delegation and supervision skills
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals
Provided competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction
Provided education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating age-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn
Facilitated discharge plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Coordinated response of the interdisciplinary team to emergency situations.
Performed Point-of-Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedure.
Documented required information and complied with all Point-of-Care quality control standards.
Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan by the patient’s response to treatment. Evaluate plan regularly for effectiveness.
Incorporated age, gender, cultural and learning needs of patients and families requiring complex care planning
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville Plastic Surgery Center & Spa
Jacksonville, Florida, 2013-2014
Acted as patient advocate and caregiver throughout entire operative process under direction of James Hardy, M.D.
Responsible for implementing pre-operative record and ensuring signature of consents
Performed duties of the pre-operative patient assessment, including review of history, pre-operative teaching, discharge planning, and review of diagnostic studies with appropriate follow-through and physician consultation
Initiated intravenous lines and administer intravenous fluids and medications as directed
Ensured all necessary equipment and instruments are readily available
Performed and documented all surgical counts and “time outs” as per standards and procedure
Demonstrated appropriate priority development in performing circulating duties
Maintained advanced total body system assessment skills to assess patient condition throughout the surgical continuum
Assured infection control standards are met through the use of precautions and sterile technique
Ensured stabilization of post-anesthesia patients, with an emphasis on comfort and prevention/treatment of complications
Communicated with patient's family or representative to provide discharge instructions
Accurately completed all pre-, intra-, and post-op records, patient progress notes/care plans, and charges
Registered Nurse
Avanté Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, February 2013 - August 2013
Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for 20-28 patients in the Sub-Acute Unit, with the flexibility to float to Long Term Care Units
Admitted, transfered, and discharged patients as required
Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with the patients, their families -and the inter-disciplinary team
Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and making or recommending necessary adjustments
Performed ongoing assessments of patients, made periodic reviews, monitor patients’ treatments, and administered medications in accordance with state guidelines
Responsible for providing holistic care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition, including ventilator reliant patients, tracheostomy care, wound care, and hospice patients
Reviewed medication cards for completeness, accuracy, and contraindications. Ordered and discontinued medications as needed.
Ensured that narcotic cards were accurate and complete
Monitored patients’ response to treatments, and modified plans of care throughout admission
Consulted with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services
Alerted physicians to patient incidents, changes in condition, and communicate results of laboratory and diagnostic testing results
Maintained continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Responsible for supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment
Team Registered Nurse
Jacksonville Sharks Arena Football League Team and Attack Dance Team
Jacksonville, Florida, March 2010 – May 2013
Provided care to team of 24 professional football players and 15-20 professional cheerleaders during season from March-August, and post-season care to injured players requiring rehabilitation
Assessed vital signs during entrance and exit physical examinations
Traveled to away games to provide consistency in care
Administered pre-game injections as prescribed
Established peripheral intravenous lines and managed infusions
Provided wound care and injury assessments during half-time and post-game
Implemented interventions as prescribed by the Director of Sports Medicine
Coordinated office appointments with physicians, surgeons, and other sports medicine practitioners
Provided basic illness treatment and education
Maintained accurate medical charts for all players
Attended player surgeries to provide pre-operative hand-off, observed the surgery when possible, and provided post-operative education and support
Provided post-surgical follow-up care as needed
Vice-President and Director of Operations
Tactical Medics International
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, November 2010 – 2016
Served as a corporate officer, and Director of Operations
Directed all administrative support for company
Oversaw production, planning, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution
Responsible for all continuous improvement initiatives and marketing development
Acted as liaison for sponsors, faculty, class registrants, and clients
Communicated operating philosophy and objectives to perspective clients and instructors
Exhibited at law enforcement and military conferences to promote training, products, and recruitment of personnel
Provided training assistance and administrative support during classes of tactical medicine instruction
Registered Nurse (PRN)
North Florida Sports Medicine
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, July 2010 – March 2016
Contracted to provide the following services to the Lingerie Football League, USA Gymnastics, Cirque du Soleil,
and Guns ‘n’ Hoses (annual event), etc.
Continuously assessed and monitored health status of participants as indicated according to event
Implemented interventions as prescribed
Acted as liaison for event management and Director of Sports Medicine
Responsible for recruitment, hiring and development of athletic training staff
Responsible for all administrative and operational management duties
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
D.M. Kleiner, C.M. Kleiner. The Development of a Sideline Screening Instrument for Concussion.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 47(5 suppl), tba, 2015.
C.M. Kleiner, D.M. Kleiner. The Graded Symptom Checklist as a Pre-Participation Screening Instrument for Concussion. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 46(5 suppl), s126, 2014.
D.M. Kleiner, C.M. Kleiner. An Evaluation of the King-Devik vs. Symbol Digit Modalities Screening
Instruments for Concussion. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 46(5 suppl), s125, 2014.