Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

CRYSTAL D. KAY, MSN, AGNP-C

Gardner, KS ***** 785-***-**** ***********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As a Nurse Practitioner, I am looking to establish a long-term professional relationship with a reputable organization and company, with opportunity for advancement and growth as a Nurse Practitioner. After starting my Nursing career later in life, I have taken all opportunities offered for advancement in my career with final completion of my Master’s degree and Nurse Practitioner certification. I have experienced a variety of settings and have always maintained my passion for direct patient interaction, education, and care. I thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work independently or as an interdisciplinary team member. I am currently in a Nurse Practitioner Residency program through the Kansas City Veterans Health Administration, and I am looking for the next step in my career.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2023)

Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners (2023)

Phi Theta Kappa Inductee (2012)

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (2022)

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSE

AGNP-C

Kansas APRN

Iowa APRN (in progress)

RN Kansas Compact (in progress)

Iowa RN (2023)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

NIH Stroke Certified

PROJECTS

Quality Improvement Project: OEND and Naloxone Distribution

Evidence Based Project: Utilization of Technology Based Diabetes Education for Diabetics to Improve Glycemic Control

Unit Nurse Practice Council President

Member of Organization Nurse Practice Council

Flipped Classroom Presentations

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Stand Down – National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (2024)

Community Health Event (2016-2023)

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter

EXPERIENCE

09/2023 – Present. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Kansas City Veterans Health Administration

Manage primary care patient panel.

Collaborative management of chronic and acute health conditions

Maintain routine health screenings & immunizations

Collaborate with interdisciplinary members for optimization of Veteran health outcomes

Attend interdisciplinary settings and specialty rotations

Proficient in CPRS, JLV and Vista

Non-formulary Medication request

Community Care Requests for qualifying services

08/2021 to 08/2023

Unit Coordinator

Olathe Medical Center Olathe, KS

Communicated with direct management and house supervisor to facilitate efficient operation of Progressive Care Unit.

Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.

Managed census, occupancy, and assignments with consideration of Federal and State compliance & regulations.

Communicated with management, patients, and medical staff to convey important information to facilitate smooth unit operations.

05/2018 to 08/2021

Registered Nurse

Olathe Medical Center – Progressive Care

Direct patient care for Cardiothoracic, Vascular & General surgery patients.

Competent in multiple intravenous medication infusions, including cardiac and insulin drips.

Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

09/2016 to 05/2018

Nurse Manager

Olathe Medical Center – Hospice House Olathe, KS

Supervise and provide direct patient care for end of life needs that are requiring higher needs of symptom management

Evaluation of referrals and acceptance of Hospice patients with interdisciplinary approach to care planning

Responsible for 17 staff members, including RN's, LPN's and CNA's

Assure Medicare and Joint Commission standards and compliance

Auditing of documentation for errors, compliance, and quality assurance

Actively involved in waste and cost reduction measures, specifically implementing an automated dispensing system for medication administration and monitoring

Provide staff education and updates to ensure continuing education and evolving standards in care

Participant in Interdisciplinary Team to address current and potential patient needs, cares, and concerns.

10/2014 to 10/2016

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Olathe Medical Center Olathe, KS

Peri-operative nurse in the OR

Insured SCIP (Surgical Care Improvement Project) measures were followed in the operative setting

Responsible for ensuring operative suite and staff were ready for upcoming surgery (counting of instruments/supplies, ensured sterile field, prepping of skin and position of surgical patient) with continued responsibility of operative suite throughout surgical case

06/2013 to 09/2016

RN

Olathe Medical Center, OMCI, Women's Health Unit Olathe, KS

Admissions, direct admits and discharging of patients

Care of medical-surgical, telemetry monitoring of patients

Shift coordinating and handling of unit staffing

05/2012 to 06/2013

RN Clinic Float Nurse

Olathe Medical Health Systems – OMSI Olathe, KS

Urgent Care nursing (breathing treatments, preparing suture placement, IM/SQ administrations, ECG, peak flows, vital signs/assessment, assist w/ pelvic exams, patient education when indicated, phone triage, intake for both Urgent care and family practice, RX refills/prior authorizations, Referrals/Pre-cert.

07/2010 to 02/2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Vintage Park Assisted Living Communities Gardner, KS

Assist residents with ADL's, light housekeeping duties

Complete and review HCBS sheets for residents.

Promotion of healthy habits and overall wellness.

Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

12/2022

Master of Science: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS

08/2016

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS

12/2012

Associates Degree of Nursing

Neosho County Community College – Ottawa, KS

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