Krystala Tyson

Dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity cardiac and surgical environments, skilled in EMR systems and clinical staff support. Proven ability to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency through strong leadership and communication. Eager to contribute expertise in critical care to a dynamic operating room team.

CVOR Registered Nurse - UTSW Medical Center - Dallas

(2025-08)

• Provide intraoperative nursing care in high-acuity cardiac valve OR
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary surgical team
• Maintain sterile field and adhere to safety protocols
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergent surgeries

Clinical Coordinator - Texas Health Resources - Arlington

(2024-03 - 2025-07)

• Oversaw clinical operations and staff coordination
• Improved workflow efficiency and patient care delivery

Operating Room Nurse - Emory Healthcare - Atlanta

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

• Circulated urology, trauma, robotics, thoracic, and cardiac cases

Operating Room Nurse - MedStar Washington Hospital - Washington, DC

(2022-08 - 2023-07)

• Coordinated patient care across interdisciplinary teams
• Managed inventory and trained staff
• Improved communication and workflow efficiency

Operating Room Nurse - Clovis Community Medical Center - Clovis, CA

(2021-03 - 2022-07)

• Circulated and scrubbed for diverse surgical procedures
• Acted as charge nurse when needed

OR Supervisor - Baylor Surgical Hospital - Fort Worth

(2020-01 - 2021-02)

• Led perioperative services and staff scheduling
• Coached staff and ensured high-quality patient care

Operating Room Nurse - Dallas VA - Dallas

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Supported high-acuity cardiac and surgical cases

Operating Room Nurse - Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital - Plano

(2018-09 - 2018-12)

• Circulated and assisted in multi-specialty procedures

Operating Room Nurse - Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital - Fort Worth, DC

(2016-01 - 2018-08)

• Developed strong foundation in perioperative nursing and leadership

Nurse Extern - Veteran Affairs - Dallas, Texas

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Provided individualized care consistent with plan of care under direction and supervision of RN
• Assisted with preparing equipment and supplies needed for treatments or procedures as directed by RNs or MDs
• Reported changes in patient condition to RN to facilitate immediate intervention
• Assisted with patient admissions, transfers and discharges in a timely manner while complying with hospital policies and procedures
• Provided direct patient care under the direction of Registered Nurse, including taking vital signs, administering medications, and providing wound care

Master of Business Administration - Texas Woman's University (2019-01 - 2019-01)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of Texas at Arlington (2015-01 - 2015-01)