Caitlin Griffing
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in pediatric and adult care across diverse settings. Delivered age-appropriate interventions for chronic conditions, ensuring timely support and effective health monitoring. Committed to high-quality, family-centered care while streamlining processes for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Keller Independent School District
Fort Worth
07.2025 - Current
- Administered immediate care for students facing asthma attacks, seizures, allergic reactions, and injuries, ensuring timely intervention and stabilization.
- Managed chronic illnesses like diabetes through diligent monitoring and support, promoting student well-being and minimizing health complications.
- Documented and ensured safe distribution of medication to students.
- Conducted vision and hearing screenings to identify health needs, facilitating early intervention and support for students.
Registered Nurse
Cook Childrens Immunology Clinic
Fort Worth
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Administer subcutaneous infusions to patients aged 3 to 18
- Facilitated communication with insurance companies to increase timely approval of patient care orders.
- Processed and obtained prior authorizations for patient treatments to ensure continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided patient care as registered nurse in radiology department, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Administered beta blockers and vasodilators while monitoring patients during scans for optimal imaging results.
- Monitored patients receiving contrast to detect any adverse reactions and ensure timely interventions.
- Completed IV insertions and accessed ports for CT and MRI scans.
Registered Nurse
Children's Physicians Clinic, Children's Nebraska
Omaha
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Administered essential nursing services to enhance patient health outcomes and overall well-being.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and triaged cases in-person and via phone to prioritize critical care needs.
- Provided age-appropriate care for infants to adolescents, ensuring tailored treatment for diverse developmental needs.
Registered Nurse (Crisis Nurse)
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered nursing support during Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring patient safety and care continuity.
- Administered care on step down/medical surgical unit, facilitating recovery and monitoring patient progress.
Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided comprehensive care to 3-4 pediatric patients daily on medical-surgical floor specializing in infectious diseases, facilitating optimal recovery and comfort.
- Coordinated and delivered safe, high-quality, age-appropriate family-centered care using the nursing process.
- Administered medication and treatments per physician's orders.
- Monitored student health and reported concerns to appropriate staff.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered patient care in medical-surgical unit, managing additional responsibilities in oncology and bariatric units to ensure comprehensive support for diverse patient needs.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Saint Bernadine Medical Center
San Bernardino
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored patients on cardiac monitors and managed administration of cardiac drips.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Southern California Hospital
Culver City
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for 70-bed medical-surgical unit, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse (Orthopedic)
North Kansas City Hospital
Kansas City
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Monitored recovery of post-surgical orthopedic patients, provided tailored pain management education to enhance patient comfort and adherence to physician directives.
- Assessed neurovascular status, managed external fixation care, and performed surgical wound dressings to support optimal healing and patient safety.
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Care Center
Fairfield
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Delivered direct patient care through comprehensive assessments, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and blood sugar and insulin management for up to 25 patients daily.
- Provided direct patient care to students with diverse medical needs.
- Administered medications and monitored student responses to treatments.
- Educated students and staff on health-related topics and wellness practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, IA05-2014
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Drawing Blood
- Triage Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Vaccines
- Ports
- Catheters
- Respiratory Care
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Academic Preparation
Iowa Wesleyan College, Bachelor of Science (BSN), 05/14
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Keller Independent School District
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cook Childrens Immunology Clinic
10.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
07.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse (Crisis Nurse)
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Children's Physicians Clinic, Children's Nebraska
04.2019 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Children's Mercy Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Saint Bernadine Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Southern California Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse (Orthopedic)
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Parkview Care Center
02.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Iowa Wesleyan College