Cassandra Griffin
Fulton,ny
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Joseph's Hospital, excelling in patient care and education. Proven ability in medication administration and infection control, while fostering teamwork and mentoring junior staff. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring safety and satisfaction in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
07.2012 - Current
- Administered patient care plans and medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering clinical skills development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety measures across departments.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and develop effective care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
SUNY Upstate Medical University
10.2003 - 07.2010
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science -
Alfred State University
Alfred, NY05-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Emergency care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified BLS
- ALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
07.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
SUNY Upstate Medical University
10.2003 - 07.2010
Associate of Science -
Alfred State University