Amy Grizzard

• Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Delegation of assignments.
• Helping the patient set short and long term goals related to treatment and care.
• Problem solving on the unit with patients and staff.
• Accurate record keeping and charting to maintain best possible outcomes.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

• Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
• Confers with and assist the Medical Doctor and the psychiatrists to implement all orders
• Obtains Vital signs, Conducts Nursing Assessments and monitors Detox patients,Administers minor treatments and vaccinations as prescribed, Performs phlebotomy and all other duties related to collecting and transferring medical specimens.
• Facilitates Health Education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug Interactions
• Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed course of treatment
• Determines and implements specific Detox protocols as designated by the Medical Director
• Provides documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards

Meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required

• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

• Performed assessments of patients to ensure expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
• Ensured treatment plans were efficiently carried out and maintained reports of patient responses
• Coordinated with psychiatrists to develop treatments for wide-ranging mental health problems.
• Explained details of mental illness and medication administered to patients' families.
• Administered oral medication and injections according to prescribing physicians' recommendations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Updated patient charts using facility software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

• Assist patients in gaining group process skills
• Create atmosphere in which self-disclosure is facilitated
• Conduct educational groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively
• Address problem behaviors, Enforce program rules and regulations in a firm but fair manner
• Adapt to different types of patients, Communicate effectively with patients and elicit respect
• Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
• Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate
• Escort patient to outside hospital, appointments and outings

• Established a safe play environment for the children.
• Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
• Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
• Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
• Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities
• Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.