Andrea Griffith
Conway,AR
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in medsurge/ICU patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Johnson Regional medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
Mercy ICU
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
CNA
Johnson Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, ARSkills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Performance Monitoring
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Johnson Regional medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
LPN
Mercy ICU
11.2021 - 06.2022
CNA
Johnson Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Arkansas Tech University