CHRISTIANNA GRIFFITH
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse with experience in cardiac intervention, critical care, and surgical nursing. Adept at fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient safety, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Specialized training in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS with a strong foundation in critical care, post-procedural recovery, and perioperative nursing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
Saint Francis Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Assist surgeons in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile technique, patient safety, and a clean and efficient OR.
- Assisting with intubation and patient monitoring, ensuring correct equipment is present and set up correctly.
- Position patients for surgery according to guidelines, focusing on patient safety as well as optimal access for surgical team to operate.
- Charting events of surgery as well as equipment and supplies used.
- Being responsible for the surgical count of instruments.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to optimize operating room efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Specialize in General, Urologic, and gynecological surgery cases.
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical ICU
Hillcrest Medical Center
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed critically ill patients in a 30-bed ICU, including ventilator-dependent, hemodynamically unstable, and post-surgical cases.
- Administered vasoactive medications, titrated drips, and performed advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
- Trained in rapid response scenarios, sepsis protocols, and emergency interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Interventional Unit (CIU)
Oklahoma Heart Institute
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided post-procedural care for TAVR, pacemaker implants, stent placements, and ablations.
- Performed arterial sheath removal, medication administration, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Communicated effectively with cardiologists, NPs, and clinical staff to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Thrived in a fast-paced procedural unit, adapting to high patient turnover and specialized cases.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
Saint Francis Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical ICU
Hillcrest Medical Center
11.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Interventional Unit (CIU)
Oklahoma Heart Institute
08.2022 - 10.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
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