CRYSTAL G. NWAGWU
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Bessemer, AL 35022
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Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice, August 2020
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Concentration: Executive Nursing Administration
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2015
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Concentration: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2012
Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences,May 2008 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
College of Human Environmental Sciences
Concentration: Human Development and Family Studies Computer Microsoft Office, Windows 10, Epic Systems, McKesson Systems, Cerner Systems Skills ENDNote, REDCap Database, IMPACT, PowerNote, NexGEN, PayDC, Sapphire Work
Experience
Wexford Health Services
Nurse Practitioner
June 2020 to present
● Responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates upon referral and acts as a consultant to the nursing staff.
● Examine for, recognize and interpret symptoms of patient conditions
● Prepare patients for and perform or assist in special treatments, procedures and examinations
● Perform historical and physical examinations
● Assist or perform with supervision, minor surgical procedures Homewood Medical Clinic
Lead Nurse Practitioner
July 2019 to November 2019 (clinic closed)
o Managed treatment and care of patients at occupational health clinic o Conducted physical assessments on post motor vehicle accident patients o Conducted physical assessments for Workman’s Compensation cases o Management of care through case management including injury treatments for sprains, strains, and other minor injuries
Cigna HealthSpring
Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
April 2019 to July 2019
o Performing high quality home-based patient care
o Interpreting laboratory data and diagnostic testing to assess medical conditions o Performing ADL and fall risk assessments, cognitive impairment, & depression screenings o Medication reconciliation and initiating case management referrals Unison Home Care
Director of Nursing
July 2018 to present
o Managing nursing administration duties
o Overseeing care of patients in the home setting
o Overseeing staff duties
o Evaluating self medication administration
o Assessing vital signs and patient stability
o Educating patients on home safety and self care
University of Alabama Health Services Foundation- Birmingham, AL Nurse Practitioner
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
March 2017 to May 2019
o Perform initial patient screening and patient history and physical examinations o Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each appointment o Analyze test data & determine need for follow up appointments and treatment options o Deliver quality care while maintaining all company quality measures pertaining to productivity and patient satisfaction
o Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care, information, counseling, and provide guidance
for patient with acute and chronic conditions
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing- Birmingham, AL Research Nurse Coordinator
ENABLE: CHF-PC: Comprehensive Heart Failure Care for Patients and Caregivers August 2016 to February 2017
o Deliver patient & family-centered palliative care curriculum o Provide supportive care to patients & caregivers o Promote self-management and problem-solving skills o Empower patients & caregivers to participate in healthcare decision making o Collect and analyze data in support of specialized and complex scientific research. University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing- Birmingham, AL Clinical Nursing Instructor (PRN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program- May 2016 to December 2016 o Direct, manage and evaluate student learning in the clinical setting. o Evaluate student development of clinical reasoning & critical thinking skills. o Serve as a resource to students for various learning activities. o Promote the integration of theory into clinical practice. o Clinical liaison between the clinical setting and school of nursing. University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System (UAB)- Birmingham, AL Registered Nurse
Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Unit- August 2012 to August 2016 o Providing specialized cardiovascular care to open heart surgery patients o Managing and providing total patient care for critically ill patients o Monitoring hemodynamic stability of patients on multiple vasoactive medications o Managing care for chest pain and heart failure patients o Providing care to lung transplant and medical-surgical patient American Home Care and Medical Services- Macon, GA Registered Nurse (PRN)
Home Health Nurse- August 2012 to December 2013
o Managing care of patients in the home setting
o Evaluating self medication administration
o Assessing vital signs and patient stability
o Educating patients on home safety and self care
Clubs & Organizations
American Nurses Association
Central Alabama Nurse Practitioner Association
Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham Alumni Society Samford University Nursing Alumni Association
University of Alabama Alumni Association
References:
Ashley Petty Burnley, DNP, CRNP
Inpatient Diabetes Management Nurse Practitioner
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Lindsey Harris, DNP, CRNP
Inpatient Diabetes Management Nurse Practitioner
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Aimee Chism Holland, DNP, CRNP
UAB Associate Professor & DNP Program Director
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Ada Kelly, CRNP
VAMC Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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