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.

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