Chrystal T.

Experience

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  University of Minnesota Medical Center

  Oct 1997 - Jun 2002

  Case management of diabetic patients before and after kidney, kidney/pancreas or pancreas transplant.Member of policy and procedure committee.Clinical Effectiveness Lead for pancreas transplant program.Staff Nurse, Solid Organ Transplant Unit Responsible for primary nursing care to adult and pediatric patients who recently received solid organ transplant: kidney, pancreas, liver and small bowel.Member of Quality Assurance and Management Council.Preceptor for new hire staff and recent graduates.

  • Transplant Coordinator

    Jun 1999 - Jun 2002

  • Staff RN

    Oct 1997 - Jun 1999
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  University of Minnesota Physicians

  Jun 2002 - Mar 2007

  Interventional Cardiology Nurse Clinician

  Responsible for care coordination of transplant patients needing cardiac clearance prior to surgery. Liaison between cardiology and nephrology, pulmonary and transplant surgery.Responsible for care coordination to patients with coronary artery disease.Super-User for electronic medical records including development of protocols and notes.

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  Park Nicolett

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

  Interventional Cardiology Nurse Clinician

  Responsible for care coordination to patients with coronary artery disease.Member on a LEAN rapid cycle design project to improve patient flow from clinic to cardiac catherization laboratory.

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  University of Minnesota Physicians

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2011

  Provide management and leadership to five specialty clinics within the Medical Center. Clinics include Adult Specialty Clinic; Manage 23 professional staff consisting of RNs, LPNs, CMAs, Respiratory Therapy, Procedure Schedulers and Nutrition Services.Manage 50 physicians, including specialists and mid-level providers.Responsible for on-boarding new providers and specialties; providing orientation and support clinic start up. Clinical oversight of the Rapid Response Team, consisting of ACLS and PALS nursing staff.Responsible for budget and staffing expense analysis.Implemented RN Care Coordinators to care for the chronic disease patients in the specialty clinics.Coordinated start up of MOHs surgery in Dermatology Show less Provide supervision and leadership to three clinics, including Adult and Pediatric Specialty Clinics and Primary Care Clinic. Supervise 16 professional staff consisting of RNs, LPNs, CMAs and a Respiratory Therapist.Responsible for interviewing, hiring and staff orientation.Performed year end performance evaluations on all staff.Developed staff scheduling templates, care plan protocols and staff education materials used throughout the Medical Center.Member of the Quality and Informatics Committee for Nursing and Maple Grove Care System. Achieved recognition for the primary care clinic for outstanding diabetes care.Promoted quality measurements and developed workgroups for diabetes, IVD, asthma and composite cancer screening. Implemented H1N1 emergency management policies and procedures. Show less

  • Clinical Services Manager

    Oct 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Patient Care Supervisor

    Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Clinic Lead RN

    Aug 2007 - Apr 2008
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  Self-employed

  Mar 2011 - now

  Health and Wellness
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  Willmar Surgery Center

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2015

  •Provide management and leadership to a multi-specialty outpatient surgery center. Specialties include general surgery, ENT, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, GI endoscopy and pain management. •Manage 47 professional staff consisting of RNs, LPNs, scrub techs, CMAs, and front office personnel.•Provide clinical oversight of Operating Room and Endoscopy suites, Admitting and PACU. •Implementation and roll-out of new EHR 2014-2015.•Implementation of Press Ganey for Patient Satisfaction Surveys. •Responsible for credentialing of staff and providers.•Responsible for interviewing, hiring and staff orientation.•Responsible for staff development, competencies and training of new procedures.•Oversight of purchasing supplies, equipment and medications.•Maintained surgery center’s AAAHC and CMS accreditation.•Responsible for budgeting and forecasting. •Oversight of QAPI program and quality reporting and benchmarking for ASC.•Provide clinical oversight, design work and project management of remodel and new construction of surgery center. Work closely with vendors, architect firm, and contractors to achieve patient centered design while maintaining infection control practices. •Active memberships to ASCA, MNASCA, APIC, SGNA and AORN•Obtained Certificate of Mastery in Surgical Services Management October 2012.•2014 Graduate of Willmar Lakes Area Leadership Perspectives Program. Show less

  • Director/Manager

    Sept 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Assistant Manager

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2012
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  Twin Cities Orthopedics

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2024

  Executive Director - Plymouth Orthopedic Surgery Center
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  HyperCharge™ Performance, Recovery, & Longevity Clinic

  Sept 2024 - now

  Regional Director