Crystal Locklear, Rn Bsn Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, NC, US

Wilmington/Raleigh, NC, United States

Eastern NC/Southern VA

Clinical Specialist in the Peripheral Vascular space.

Scrub, circulated, and monitored Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Procedures. Clinical/Technical experience includes PTCA, Stenting, IABP, Impella, TAVR, Atherectomy. Served as Charge Nurse for 4 room Cath Lab. Acted as Interim TAVR coordinator. Preceptor to new hires.

SE Coast

Provide immediate post-anesthesia care for the post-surgical patient. Monitor patients for complications, and use critical thinking skills to intervene as necessary. Provide education and teaching to patient and families both pre and post operatively.

Serve as staff nurse who cares for the acutely ill and stable cardiac patient. Precept and orient new employees. Developed and re-organized orientation program for new hires. Collaborate with physicians regarding use of equipment, techniques, and medications. Ordered and maintained supplies for all operating cath lab rooms.

Acted as a liaison between physicians, nurses, and patients. Conducted consults and obtained detailed patient histories. Initiated admission orders and discharge planning for patients. Implemented and coordinated patient education.

Care of the acute and chronically ill patient. Promoted health and supported patients/families in coping with illness. Intervened in emergency situations as well as served on the code team. Oriented and precept new employees and student nurses. Acted as charge nurse when needed.