Crystal Redmond

8550 Magellan Pkwy #1100

Richmond, 23227, Virginia, US
Mobile Phone: 804-396-5348
E-mail: cryss30@hotmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse Clin II
January 2012 present
Bon Secours Health System, Inc | Mechanicsvlle, VA
Healthcare Services
Registered Nurse on a 24 bed critical care unit; responsible for closely observing patients,
noting specific procedures and prescribed medication for each case; assisting doctors in
providing physical assessments and administering treatments; monitoring vital signs and
ensuring the proper functions of feeding tubes, ventilators, catheters and other life
support equipments; attending to the patients overall needs, such as feeding, bathing and
grooming, dressing replacement, medication intake, and comfort. Works efficiently with
other registered nurses and nursing assistants in the critical care unit with the ability to
provide clear directions and guidance for procedures and routines, also able to provide
support and education to the patients family, answering questions and giving vital
instructions on how to care for the patient.

Performs various service and routine technical duties necessary to provide for the
comfort, care and safety of patients. Provides care to adult patients of all ages. Assist in
maintaining supplies and equipment on the nursing unit. Comfortable with varied shifts
and hours. Interpersonal skills to interact effetively with patients, visitors, and facility
personnel.

Patient Care Technician

August 2008 - present
Bon Secours Health System, Inc | Mechanicsvlle, VA
Healthcare Services
Patient care technician on a 24 bed critical care unit; aiding in the care of adult patients of
all ages, including assisting patients with ADLS, lab draws and IV starts, obtaining
EKGs, vitals, I/Os, and monitoring telemetry screens.
Performs various service and routine technical duties necessary to provide for the
comfort, care and safety of patients. Provides care to adult patients of all ages. Assist in
maintaining supplies and equipment on the nursing unit. Comfortable with varied shifts
and hours. Interpersonal skills to interact effetively with patients, visitors, and facility
personnel.
Nurse Extern
June 2011 - August 2011
Bon Secours Health System, Inc | Mechanicsville, VA
Healthcare Services

Nurse Extern on a 24 bed critical care unit; temporary position for nursing students to
practice in all nursing areas. The nurse extern is co-assigned with a RN and may perform
direct and indirect patient care under RN supervison.
Assist the RN in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to
promote comfort and facilitate the performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as
outlined in the nursing care plan. Assists the RN with patient activities of daily living
according to th eneeds of the patient in a timely manner, following depratmental
procedures.Accurately observes, records, and repots to the RN all patient concerns,
symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner. Assist RN with examinations and
procedures. Admonisters medication under the direct supervisions of the RN.Assist the
RN with indirect care by mantaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent
and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visotors, and employees.
care partner
April 2007 - January 2009
VCHS - Main 11 Central: Vascular | Richmond, VA
Healthcare Services
Care partner on 24 bed vascular/step-down unit; aiding in the care of adult patients of all
ages, including assisting patients with ADLs, lab draws and IV starts, and obtaining and
recording vital signs and intake and outputs.
Performs various service and routine technical duties necessary to provide for the
comfort, care and safety of patients. Provides care to adult patients of all ages. Assist in
maintaining supplies and equipment on the nursing unit. Comfortable with varied shifts
and hours. Interpersonal skills to interact effetively with patients, visitors, and facility
personnel
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
August 2005 - April 2007
Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA
Healthcare Services

Certified Nursing Assistant on 12 bed medical-surgical unit; aids in the care of adult
patients of all ages, including assisting patients with ADL, and obtaining and recording
vital signs and intake and outputs.
Performs various service and routine technical duties necessary to provide for the
comfort, care and safety of patients. Provides care to adult patients of all ages. Assist in
maintaining supplies and equipment on the nursing unit. Comfortable with varied shifts
and hours. Interpersonal skills to interact effetively with patients, visitors, and facility
personnel.

EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
August 2014 in progress
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

- Associate Degree, Nursing,

January 2009 December 2011
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA

- High School or equivalent, General Studies,

September 1992 - June 1996
Caroline High School | Milford, VA
CERTIFICATION
Certified Nursing Assistant
April 2003
Mizpah Healthcare Center; Locust Hill Virginia

SKILLS

CPR: cardio pulmonary resuscitation

ACLS: advanced cardiac life support
CRRT: continuous renal replacement therapy
Sepsis Certified
Cardiac Surgery
Intra-aortic balloon pump
telemetry monitoring
phlebotomy
connect care training (computer training)