Crystal E. Molina
***** ******** **, ** ****, TX, 79924
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
AANP and FNP-C certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of registered nurse experience in management, leadership, clinical documentation, critical care, and patient assessments including history and physical examinations.
Skills
Chronic disease management
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Disease specialization
EMR / HER documentation (Cerner)
Staff and patient education
Analytical thinking
Critical care nursing
Strong clinical judgment
Dosage calculation
Physical assessments
Precepting new nurses/charge nurses
Task delegation
Women's health exams
Laboratory specimen collection to include venipuncture.
Work History
September 2024 to Present
Full-time (40+ hours per week)
Family Nurse Practitioner, Westside Family Practice-El Paso, TX
Perform physical exams, record medical histories, and manage existing and new medications.
Diagnose and treat illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and other health conditions.
Prescribe medication, manage therapies, and organize polypharmacy’s.
Order and interpret diagnostics, such as X-rays, mammograms, Dexa scans, labs, CT scans, and MRIs.
Counsel patients on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and provide teaching on diagnosis and how to manage and improve outcomes.
Monitor and evaluate the outcome of treatments to determine if it is successful.
Collaborate with other professions and with specialists to provide patient care and the best outcomes.
Specialized in family practice, urgent care, emergency care and pediatrics.
February 2015 to September 2024
Full Time (40+ hours per week)
Charge Registered Nurse, University Medical Center of El Paso Emergency Room – El Paso, TX
Oversee nursing care, including process evaluation and implementation.
Build rapport with patients and family members to provide exceptional care.
Assess vital signs, and document patient history and symptoms to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating acute, non-acute, chronic clinical, and psychological disorders.
Collaborate with on-call, primary, and specialty physicians, registered nurses, other healthcare professionals, and patients to create therapeutic patient care plan/patient management strategy, begin treatment, and communicate outcomes for cooperative, all-inclusive service.
Update patient charts with data such as medications, vital signs, and nursing notes using Cerner to keep records current and support accurate treatment.
Train and educate new nurses/staff on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Implement changes to unit care standards and policies with a focus on patient safety and dignity to improve performance and safety.
Administer prescribed treatments and appropriate medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, keep track of responses, and identify and address adverse reactions.
Educate patients and answer questions regarding their health conditions and general health information.
Maintain optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient volumes.
Lift and mobilize patients.
Entered verbal orders from physicians under emergency conditions for medications and laboratory and diagnostic studies.
January 2017 to November 2020
Part-Time (20+ hours per week)
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, El Paso Children’s Hospital – El Paso, TX
Administer prescribed treatments and appropriate medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, keep track of responses, and identify and address adverse reactions.
Provide critical-ill patients with a skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response.
Contributed significantly to the department's successful JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
Act quickly and effectively in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations.
Gave patients, families, and caregivers information and educated them on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices.
Collect lab specimens, order testing, and interpret results to diagnose patients.
Advocated for patients in my care and implemented prescribed treatment strategies using firsthand knowledge and clinical expertise.
Education
2009
High School Diploma: General Studies/ Health Science
Bel Air High School - El Paso, TX
2009-2014
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX
Graduation date: December 2014
2020-2023
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX
Graduation date: May 2023
Certifications
CPR certified through the American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS), Expires 01/2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Expires 01/2026
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Board Certification for Emergency Nursing, Expires 08/2028
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Expires 01/2026
Certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification: F08230488 Expires 8/13/2028.
Board of Nursing Registered Nurse, Expires 12/31/2026.
Board of Nursing Nurse Practitioner, Expires 12/31/2026
DEA License
Additional Information
Completed a total of 280 clinical hours in an 18-month internship at University Medical Center Neighborhood clinics East and West with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner practices such as interpreting lab results, diagnosing diseases, creating referrals, and prescribing medications. Specialized in ages 0-99 years of age.
References
German Picazo FNP-C MSN
Christian Sifuentes FNP-C MSN
Michael Revels Emergency Department manager