Crystal Ledbetter
Goleta,CA
Summary
Clinical Nurse Coordinator with over 14 years of nursing experience in neurology, urology, epilepsy monitoring, and medical-surgical care. Trusted leader in staff coordination, hospital-wide education, and patient care oversight. Certified in stroke response with strong involvement in governance, quality initiatives, and nurse development. Committed to advancing clinical excellence and team empowerment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
02.2011 - Current
- Direct care delivery and staff coordination across a 32-bed Neuro/Uro/Med-Surg unit with 3:1 step-down ratio
- Lead interdisciplinary collaboration and delegate clinical operations
- Instructor for hospital-wide tracheostomy care class
- Have served as Preceptor for new nurses; facilitate onboarding through skill stations and mentorship
- Active member of Shared Governance and unit leadership initiatives
- Contribute to patient safety and engagement through task forces: Falls, Communication, Quality Improvement plans
- Liaison for Patient Care Technicians; enhance workflow and support across teams
Clinical Instructor
Santa Barbara City College
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Led hospital-based clinical rotations; provided direct instruction and mentorship to nursing students
- Provide clinical instruction to nursing students in clinical settings on [Type] and [Type] topics.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home Health
01.1999 - 03.2001
- Delivered end-of-life and Alzheimer’s care in private home settings
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
01.2022
Associate of Science -
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara01.2010
Skills
- Neurology, Urology, Med-Surg, Epilepsy Monitoring
- Stroke Care (SCRN Certified)
- Tracheostomy Care Education (Hospital-Wide Instructor)
- Suprapubic Catheter Exchange
- Removal of Surgically Placed Drains
- Staff Onboarding & Preceptorship
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Shared Governance & Task Forces
- Patient Care Technician Liaison
Certification
- BLS (2008–Present)
- SCRN (Current)
- NIHSS Certification (Received November 2022)
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Santa Barbara City College
03.2022 - 01.2024
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
02.2011 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home Health
01.1999 - 03.2001
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science -
Santa Barbara City College
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