Adam Griffith

Managed staff of a busy, campus model psychiatric/ dual diagnosis residential treatment center serving teens and young adults while also fulfilling the duties of a staff nurse.

• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Evaluated work performance of four nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
• Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

Staff nurse at a busy, campus model psychiatric/ dual diagnosis residential treatment center serving teens and young adults.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Staff nurse in a rural, critical access hospital.

• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Staff nurse in a busy, semi-urban community hospital serving a large and diverse catchment area.

• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Performed duties as staff nurse in a mixed medical, cardiothoracic and neurosurgery critical care unit..

• Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
• Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
• Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
• Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery patients.
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.