Chrystal Allard

547 Wythe Creek Rd Apt. 21 A Poquoson VA 23662

Home: (757) 868-6070 Cell: (757) 504-7523
quartcent@yhaoo.com

Professional Summary:
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a degree in Associates of Applied Science in
Nursing with honors from Thomas Nelson Community College. Currently enrolled in
BSN program at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. Current certifications
are BLS, ACLS and CMSRN. Skilled in providing exceptional care to a diverse
patient population. Clinical experience includes care for cardiac patients on the
telemetry floor for the past 4.5 years. Other clinical rotations where I floated are
Med Surg, Surgical floor and ICU. I am trained in reading EKG strips, medication
administration, patient safety and security. I am also stroke certified. I have spent
the last 2 years as charge nurse and the last year as a DUE instructor for ODU. I
am a loyal and collaborative team player. I am designated charge nurse on my
unit. I received the Daisy Award. I am a dependable hard-working individual who is
able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Licenses:
Registered Nurse in VA and Compact States License# 0001259290
Exp: 01/31/2021
BLS certified 2019 - 2021
ACLS certified 2019 - 2021

Certifications:
CMSRN 2018-2023

Skill highlights:
 Understands and demonstrates patient safety
 Understands mobility assistance
 Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
 Trained in catheter insertion and care
 Respiratory equipment training
 Trained in IV medication administration
 Trained in medication administration
 Knowledgeable in Nutrition
 Calm and level headed under duress
 Proficient in delegation and prioritizing tasks
 Skilled in therapeutic communication
 Medical terminology knowledge
 Knowledgeable in the Nursing Process
 Quick problem solver
  Valid VA state driver’s license

Professional experience
 4 and 1/2 years hospital bedside nurse
 Read and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration
 Cleaned and organized patient living quarters
 Positioned clients for comfort and to prevent skin pressures problems
 Assisted with ADL’s
 Provide clients and families with emotional support
 Prepared clients room prior to their arrival
 Trained in performing physical assessments
 Knowledgeable on how to operate electronic medical records
 Trained in infection control
 Charted daily information on clients status such as mood changes, mobility
and activity
 Charting eating percentages and daily input & output
 Feed clients

Education and Training:

Bachelors in Science Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100
Richmond, VA 23227
Currently attending.

Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse

Thomas Nelson Community College
99 Thomas Nelson Drive Hampton, VA 23666
Course work completed: Fundamentals of Nursing, Mental Health, Medical
Surgical Nursing I, II, III, Maternity & Newborn Nursing and Nursing process
Clinical Rotations at: Riverside Hospital, Saint Mary’s Home for disabled Children,
Eastern State Mental Hospital and Patriots Colony (long term living facility).

Smithfield High school: Graduated 1997

Clubs:
Student Nursing Association
American Nurses Association
Virginia Nurses Association

Volunteer work:
TNCC Health Day
Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising
Army Family Readiness Group for Charlie Company 1-36 Infantry
Volunteered with the FRG from May 2003 to August 2005

Work History:

Mary Immaculate Hospital

2 Bernardine DR. Newport News VA 23602
Duties: Registered Nurse
From: August 2015 - Present

Terminix Pest Control

1606 South Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430
Duties: secretary and scheduler
From: June 2002 – March 2003

Sentry Food Mart

Benn’s Church Blvd Smithfield VA, 23430
Duties: cashier and stocker
From: October 2001 – June 2002

Waffle House
1811 west Mercury Blvd Hampton VA 23666
Duties: Waitress and Line cook
From: January 1998 - August 2000

References upon Request