Crystal Schwabe
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and incorporating strategies of FiCare program.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse -NICU
Alberta Health Services
09.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Clinical Nurse Educator -NICU/Pediatrics
Alberta Health Services
02.2010 - 09.2015
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Launched new initiatives for units I.e. Feeding Protocol in NICU and Asthma Pathway in Pediatrics/Emergency
Registered Nurse - NICU
Palliser Health Authority
11.1991 - 04.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
04.1994 - 09.1995
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Foothills Hospital
05.1989 - 10.1991
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB05.2025
No Degree - Neonatal Nursing Specialty
Mount Royal College
Calgary, AB05.1994
No Degree - Nursing
Foothills School of Nursing
Calgary, AB06.1989
Skills
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Evaluation
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Medical Records Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Feeding Assistance
- Care Plan Development
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Active Listening
- Instructing
- Microsoft Access
- Staff Supervision
- Test Interpretations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Service-Orientation
- Critical Thinking
- Sick Visitation Procedures
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Disease Management Programs
- Learning Strategies
- Meditech & NetcareProficient
Timeline
Registered Nurse -NICU
Alberta Health Services
09.2015 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator -NICU/Pediatrics
Alberta Health Services
02.2010 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
04.1994 - 09.1995
Registered Nurse - NICU
Palliser Health Authority
11.1991 - 04.2004
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Foothills Hospital
05.1989 - 10.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Athabasca University
No Degree - Neonatal Nursing Specialty
Mount Royal College
No Degree - Nursing
Foothills School of Nursing