Carla Grieshop, BSN, RN, BA

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify individual healthcare needs and reported to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Administered medications accurately, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
• Educated patients and families members on pre-operative and post-operative protocols.
• Supported patients in navigating healthcare resources, enhancing access to necessary services.
• Collaborated with surgical oncologists and other care team members optimize patient outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices and patient care.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
• Work in a collaborative manner to improve patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
• Functioned as Charge Nurse on a regular basis, and worked collaboratively with staff from all disciplines to maintain optimal clinic flow, and troubleshoot any problems as needed.
• Unit Council Chair from 3/2025 to present. In this role, I led monthly council meetings, prepared agenda and work with nursing peers to complete agreed upon unit priorities to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
• Executed discharge planning, ensuring patients understood post-care instructions and follow-up needs.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to optimize care.

• Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes during pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Monitored patient vitals and reported significant changes promptly to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
• Educated patients on post-surgical care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes and reducing complications.

• Managed and provided oversight for the daily clinical operations of the Department of Radiation Oncology. Managed all professional nursing staff int he areas of educating, guiding, coaching and evaluating work performance.
• Provided strong nursing leadership through extensive periods of growth, expansion and change within the department. Periods of growth included the addition of multiple clinical faculty, design and operation of nursing in the first satellite center at The Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center. Managed through multiple department Chair and Administrator changes.
• Provided oversight to nursing during the implementation of the electronic medical record (IHIS) in both the ambulatory setting and inpatient medical record.
• Implemented patient care oversight protocols to enhance safety and satisfaction across the department.
• Facilitated training sessions for nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and operational procedures.
• Developed and maintained departmental budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising care quality
• Served as founding member of James Outpatient Advisory Council that worked with Volunteer Services to design and implement patient volunteer positions in Radiation Oncology. (2008)
• Served as founding member of James Hospital Policy Review Committee to review hospital and nursing policies to assure alignment with clinical practice.
• Team Captain for Department of Radiation Oncology inaugural Pelotonia Bike Event 2008 and subsequent years 2010 and 2011. Created and sold the first Pelotonia jewelry collection, approved through leadership. Jewelry showcased in print publications and on local TV Media.

• Directed the daily operations for a 175 bed dual licensed skilled healthcare center. Managed 25 direct reports including a reporting structure of 125 clinical associates.
• Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency across nursing departments.
• Implemented staff development programs that improved clinical competencies and team performance.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient care challenges and optimize service delivery.
• Developed and enforced policies ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.

• Developed and implemented the role of the skilled nursing case manager to the Healthcare Center. Provided clinical oversight to all skilled residents to maximize clinical outcomes.
• Managed the daily operations of a 52 bed skilled nursing/rehabilitation unit.
• Utilized advanced clinical knowledge and expertise to significantly increase the acceptance of higher acuity residents to the facility through staff education and continued process improvement.

Effectively utilized knowledge of healthcare industry policies, hospital operations, physician practices and communications skills to educate and inform physicians, administrators, staff and families on hospital policies and procedures regarding placements of patients, interpretation and understanding of insurance contracts, reimbursement criteria and issues of resource utilization.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
• Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to the healthcare team, ensuring timely interventions.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.