Dulcia Groft, RN
Strattanville,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Recruiter
Healthcare Partners Staffing, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Connect healthcare professionals throughout United States with contract and direct hire positions
- Interview, perform credentialing, and find best placement possible for candidates and facilities
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, including reference checks and verification of licenses, certifications, and educational credentials
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
- Developed and maintained a robust candidate database for future job openings, reducing lead time in filling positions
Travel RN
Genie Healthcare Staffing
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked in 110 bed long term care and rehabilitation setting performing duties as RN supervisor and filling in as LPN passing medications as needed
- Experience in management, staffing, admissions, orders, care planning, and basic care
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining high level of performance
Charge Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Elm Crest Manor
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible and accountable for nursing care function, activities, and development of Certified Nursing Assistants in unit
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician following facility protocol
- Accountable for maintaining accurate narcotic count every shift
- Responsible for maintaining documentation, which reflects healthcare needs of every patient, care and treatment provided, patient's response to care and treatment, and patient disposition.
Community Health Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Northland Pace
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated patients and families on skills necessary to manage disease process in home care setting
- Initiated wound treatments and plans of care for pressure ulcers, surgical sites, vascular ulcers and burns
- Completed full assessment of client including physical, and psycho-social health
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized plan of care
- Updated physicians, community agencies, and insurance companies with patient progress reports
- Obtained PT/INR in patients home and configured dosage for acting physician to view and prescribe
Charge Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Knife River Care Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Proficiently carried out all duties with responsibility for providing quality and skilled one-on-one patient care
- Skillfully rendered patient care in accordance with all recognized nursing standards, procedures, and protocols
- Built rapport with patients and families and maintained productive working relationships with medical staff
- Measured and assessed wound beds for treatment plan
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Charge Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Elm Crest Manor
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible and accountable for nursing care function, activities, and development of Certified Nursing Assistants in unit
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician following facility protocol
- Accountable for maintaining accurate narcotic count every shift
- Responsible for maintaining documentation, which reflects health care needs of every patient, care and treatment provided, patient's response to care and treatment, and patient disposition
RN
Dakota Foot & Ankle
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated preoperative care and testing of patients preparing to undergo surgery
- Provided patient education and initial point of contact for patients undergoing surgery both pre- and post-operative
- Managed team surgical schedule and coordinated special services and supplies required for cases, to include both pre- and post-operative care
- Coordinated patient care through continuum and facilitated achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality, and cost effectiveness.
RN/CNA
Sanford Prospera on Sunset
10.2019 - 03.2021
- I provided care to elderly patients in long term care setting as well as rehabilitation
- These tasks ranged from treatments, daily living activities, care planning, and any other needs necessary for quality of life
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
CNA
Good Samaritan Travel Pool
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Traveled to long term care facilities and performed all care duties necessary.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Lilac Homes
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted individuals in dementia assisted living setting with their daily cares and activities
- Cares for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, physical disability, and those undergoing post-operative recovery and convalescents
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Education
RN - Nursing
Rasmussen
Moorhead, MN09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler College
El Dorado, KS12.2016
Certification
RN - R50473 Compact (Multi-state)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Healthcare Recruiter
Healthcare Partners Staffing, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Travel RN
Genie Healthcare Staffing
08.2023 - 01.2024
Charge Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Elm Crest Manor
10.2022 - 08.2023
Community Health Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Northland Pace
03.2022 - 10.2022
Charge Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Knife River Care Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Charge Nurse - DTN Travel Nursing
Elm Crest Manor
08.2021 - 01.2022
RN
Dakota Foot & Ankle
03.2021 - 08.2021
RN/CNA
Sanford Prospera on Sunset
10.2019 - 03.2021
CNA
Good Samaritan Travel Pool
01.2018 - 10.2019
CNA
Lilac Homes
11.2017 - 10.2019
RN - Nursing
Rasmussen
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler College
RN - R50473 Compact (Multi-state)
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