ASHLEY A GRIFFIN
Seminole,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse looking for a part/full-time position offering new and exciting challenges. Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse 21-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in ACLS and BCLS. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in performing surgical procedures and perioperative care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Dr.Christopher Newman And Dr. William Adams
2021.06 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Intervention Radiology Nurse, Pain Clinic Nurse
HCA PASADENA HOSPITAL
2020.10 - Current
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse, PACU Nurse
HCA Pasadena Hospital
2014.02 - 2022.10
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
2007.10 - 2014.02
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
LIFE PATH HOSPICE
2006.07 - 2007.08
- Duties included pain management, assisting patients and family to understand and cope with the dying process, management of total patient care and communication with MD and ARNP regarding patient's status.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Emergency Room Nurse
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
2001.08 - 2004.11
- Duties included stabilization of trauma patients, airway management, IV therapy, medication administration, dressings, triage and management of total patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2014
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: NURSING - undefined
St. Petersburg College of Nursing, Sarasota Technical Institute
2002
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical Counts
- Infection Prevention
- Family Guidance
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- IV Administration
- Specimen Preparation
- Interpreting EKGs
- Pain Management Techniques
- Interdisciplinary Care
Additional Information
- ACLS and BCLS CERTIFIED
Timeline
Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse
Dr.Christopher Newman And Dr. William Adams
2021.06 - Current
Intervention Radiology Nurse, Pain Clinic Nurse
HCA PASADENA HOSPITAL
2020.10 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse, PACU Nurse
HCA Pasadena Hospital
2014.02 - 2022.10
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
2007.10 - 2014.02
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
LIFE PATH HOSPICE
2006.07 - 2007.08
Emergency Room Nurse
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
2001.08 - 2004.11
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of South Florida
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: NURSING - undefined
St. Petersburg College of Nursing, Sarasota Technical Institute
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