Chandra Crawford

Experience

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  Swedish Medical Center

  Apr 2010 - Feb 2016

  Neuroscience/Neurosurgery Registered Nurse

  Provided care for 4-5 patients on fast-paced, 36 bed, acute care unit.Performed clinical tasks and procedures per facility policies.Educated patients and families on medications, treatments, preventions, lifestyle changes, and discharge instructions with open communication.Shared LeadershipStroke ChampionRelief Charge RNNew Graduate, New to Specialty, and Travel Nurse PreceptorResource RN

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  UCHealth

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

  Critical Care Registered Nurse

  24 bed unit with four time Magnet designation by the AACNComprehensive Stroke Center CertificationBeacon Award of Excellence designation by the AACNNew Graduate, newt to specialty, and travel nurse preceptor.Evidence based council representativePreceptor council memberProvide high level of neurological monitoring and care for patients receiving surgical intervention for brain tumors, phase II seizure mapping, as well as those with hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, traumatic injuries to the brain and spine, and other neurological disease processes.Collaborate as needed across multiple disciplines as appropriate for patient care. Show less

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  Centura Health

  Feb 2020 - May 2021

  Level I Trauma Center AccreditationRecipient of Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence AwardFacilitate, communicate, and collaborate with healthcare team and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.Assume patient care in Medical/Surgical ICU, Neuroscience/Trauma ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and Progressive Care Unit in a Level I Trauma Center. Collaborated with anesthesia and surgical team to provide care for 1-2 post-operative patients in Level I Trauma Center.Communicated care plan with patient, family and fellow staff members.Provided post-operative education and discharge information to family.

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse

    Nov 2017 - May 2021

  • Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Fastaff Travel Nursing

  Apr 2020 - May 2020

  Travel Registered Nurse

  Assisted in set up of unit and provided care for 2-4 high acuity critical care patients in makeshift COVID intensive care unit.Advocated for patient care when patient was unable to do so, and family was unable to visit.Collaborated with other travel nurses, staff, and interdisciplinary team in fast paced environment.

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  Favorite Healthcare Staffing

  Dec 2020 - Feb 2022

  Travel Registered Nurse

  Provide care for 1-3 high acuity patients in former progressive care unit transformed into an intensive care unit during the pandemic. Float to medical ICU, surgical/trauma ICU, and progressive care unit in a Level 1 Trauma center.

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  UCHealth

  May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Registered Nurse

  Travel RN in the Virtual Intensive Care Unit. Provided remote supportive and collaborative nursing care to critical care and acute care units. Use data sources such as audio and visual monitoring in addition to EMR review to collaborate with bedside staff and providers.

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  Denver Health

  Apr 2023 - now

  Registered Nurse

  Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the adolescent patient with a psychiatric illness.