Crystal Pederson

**** ******** ***** **, ******* MN 56601 - 320-***-**** - ad4om3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mend Correctional Care/Beltrami County Jail January 2019-January 2021

Nursing Director, North West MN

Ensure nursing staff is providing quality care that meets regulatory standards through chart auditing, mentoring, and educating staff, and responding to Department of Corrections inspections and suggestions.

Evaluate staff during reviews and, when applicable, for disciplinary issues.

Develop company policies and protocols which incorporate current nursing strategies and professionally recognized standards.

Intervene in crisis situations and investigate all unusual incidents.

Demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with difficult patients and employees at times.

Demonstrates the ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the needs of the specialized population of the jail setting. This includes communication between medical staff and jail staff about the care of the inmate while understanding and adjusting for the unique security issues of the jail.

Partner with the Minnesota Department of Health in programs for the community in testing and treating certain diseases.

Coordinate care for patients needing any outside appointments and ensure follow up and follow through of medical treatment is fulfilled.

Patient education with both old and new diagnosis and treatment plans.

Stay proficient with LETG, GUARDIAN, RightFAX, Microsoft Office, and all other company operating systems.

Mend Correctional Care/Beltrami County Jail June 2015-January 2019

Supervisory Registered Nurse

Liaison between Jail Administration and clinic regarding patient grievances, personal issues, and disciplinary issues of employees in coordination with management team.

Responsible to ensure all quarterly data and quality control checks are completed, documented, and forwarded to Corporate as needed in a timely manner.

Work with a specialized population and have the ability to accommodate their needs while in a unique setting.

Responsible for completing patient health assessments, vital signs, drug screens, blood draws as ordered, rapid strep tests, wound care, mental health assessments.

Stay proficient with LETG, GUARDIAN, RightFAX, Microsoft Office, and all other company operating systems.

Mend Correctional Care/Beltrami County Jail

Registered Nurse July 2014-June 2015

Coordinate the care of patients utilizing company nursing policies, procedures, and protocols; this includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient's health issues.

Collaborate and communicate effectively with the healthcare team. The team includes medical providers, mental health providers, nurses, health techs, and administrative assistants.

Accountable for the daily documentation, tracking, procedures, orders, medications, and follow-up of the patients care.

Responsible for completing patient health assessments, vital signs, drug screens, blood draws as ordered, rapid strep tests, wound care, mental health assessments.

Stay proficient with LETG, GUARDIAN, RightFAX, Microsoft Office, and all other company operating systems.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

BLS 2024

Certified Correctional Health Professional Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN) July 2019

Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) April 2017

Current MN RN License – 219028-0 February 2014

AAS: Nursing

Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN December 2013

AAS: Practical Nursing

Rasmussen College, St. Cloud, MN June 2011

Achieved Honors List and Dean’s List status throughout nursing school

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Medica, Minnetonka, MN

Administrative Assistant for Sales May 2002- September 2004

Administered general reception, including answering phone calls

Maintained and organized both computer and paper filing and reporting systems

Assisted the staff members to meet deadlines and customer expectations

oEmployed Full-Time 40 hours weekly

Drop Ship Express, Long Lake, MN

Administrative Assistant for Vice President of Operations June 1998-May 2002

Created and managed special projects.

Served as a liaison for the companies 7 facilities throughout the U.S.

Handled inventory and requisitioning of supplies, research to secure savings on all items

Developed and maintained companywide Safety Program

oEmployed Full-Time/40 hours weekly

Saint David’s School, Minnetonka, MN

Personal Care Attendant January1997-June1998

Cared for children with Special Needs including but not limited to:

Assisting with ADL’s

Performing therapeutic treatments (such as sensory input and redirection techniques)

Planning and implementing activities for children

oEmployed Full-Time/40 hours weekly

COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights (PACER), Member 2009-Present

Assessment and Resource Center Children’s Advocacy (ARC), Member 2007-Present

Established a support group for families affected by Autism 2007-Present

Volunteer and foster for Animal Rescue Group 2013-Present

Certificate of Achievement Life Saving Award from the MN Sheriffs’ Association Sep 2017

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