Nurse Practitioner Registered

CRYSTAL F. CISNEROS, BSN, RN, FNP Candidate

512-***-**** . **************@*******.***

EDUCATION

Texas Tech University School of Nursing; Lubbock, Texas

M.S.N. in Family Nurse Practitioner, expected August 2013

Texas Tech University School of Nursing; Lubbock, Texas

B.S. in Nursing, 2009

Profile . Licenses . Certifications

. An experienced and energetic RN with over seven (7) successful

years in the Medical Industry, specializing in Direct

Patient Care/Support, Assessment/Evaluation, Care/Treatment

Planning, Infection Control Monitoring and Patient/Staff

Relations

. A tireless advocate and well-rounded individual utilizing a

vast array of experience blended with both medical and long-

term health nursing

. Assist a wide variety of patients within various socio-economic

and cultural backgrounds

. Remain calm and professional during decisive events

. Perform well in a fast-paced environment; flexible in handling

interruptions and multiple tasks simultaneously

. Resourceful problem solver; capable of implementing solutions

to complex situations

. Licensed Registered Nurse . Licensed Vocational Nurse . ACLS,

BLS, PALS, TNCC Certified

Experience

Austin Diagnostic Clinic; Austin, Texas 2011-Present

Scott and White Family Practice; Taylor, Texas 2011-Present

Family Nurse Practitioner Internship

. Provide patient-centered care in cooperation with multi-

disciplinary teams, practicing medicine under the supervision of a

physician

. Oversee the diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive

healthcare services while working as a member of a professional

healthcare team

. Take medical histories; examine and treat patients and

prescribe medicine; order and interpret laboratory, x-ray and

diagnostic tests

. Instruct patients in proper care and help them take steps

to improve or maintain their health

. Manage patients within a variety of illnesses and/or

injuries, i.e., cardiac disease and myocardial infarctions, diabetes

and asthma, orthopedic, trauma, lacerations/fractures, etc

. Monitor and deliver requests for urgent transcription

projects that meet needs of physician schedules

. Interpret test results, collaborate with physician

preceptor as needed, and identify and validate diagnosis

. Forge alliances with physicians and other health

organizations, building a solid referral base

St. David's (Austin Medical Center . Round Rock Hospital);

Austin/Round Rock, Texas 2007-Present

Emergency Room RN

. Collaborate with Emergency Physicians, Surgeons, Specialty

Physicians, Social Workers, Case Managers and hospital staff

. Review health and medication histories; maintain and

update health records; interpret physician's instructions

. Perform direct patient care, triage, including performing

blood draws, inserting peripheral IVs, medication management and

administration (including IV drips), IV therapy (hydration,

transfusions, TPN and antibiotics), conscious sedation, injections,

nebulizer treatments, care plans, charting and physical assessments

. Provided care and monitoring of Epidural, Groshong,

Hickman, Peripheral, PICC and Port-a-Caths

. Performed trach care, nasogastric tube care, in-line

suctioning, ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy, urinary catheter, Foley

catheter, pain pumps and drain care

. Provide management of critically ill and stable patients

. Prepare patients and equipment for procedures and surgery

as well as provide procedure education and counseling

United Surgical Partners, Inc., Day Surgery Center 2011-2012

Pre-Op/PACU RN

. Ensured patients/family members signed consent forms

. Provided collaborative care to multiple pre-surgery

patients, including performing blood draws, inserting peripheral IVs,

completing physical assessments, obtaining vital signs and

administering medications

. Post surgery-assisted patient with recovery; cleared

airways; provided pain control, discharge planning and patient/family

education

CRYSTAL F. CISNEROS, BSN, RN, FNP Candidate

Page 2

Pflugerville Care Center; Pflugerville, Texas 2006-2007

LVN

. Performed direct care for 32 patients, which included

medication administration, injections, spirometry, nebulizer

treatments, care plans, charting.

. Continually reviewed health and medication histories;

maintained and updated health records; interpreted physician's

instructions as well as Medicare charting and analyzed lab reports

. Effectively communicated patient needs and significant

status changes to physicians while adapting immediately to changing

circumstances, setting priorities and constantly reevaluating patient

status for further intervention

Odyssey Hospice Care; Austin, Texas 2006-2007

LVN

. Provided symptom management treatment and medication

titration for patients within a hospital, home or community environment

on a one-on-one basis within a 12-hour shift

. Offered comfort and support, fever control and pain

managements during the dying process.

Additional Temple College; Temple, Texas

Education: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN), 2007

Temple College; Temple, Texas

Certificate of Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), 2006

Northwest Vista College; San Antonio, Texas

Associates of Arts, 2002

Contact this candidate