Elizabeth Grillo
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience in intensive care, including 4 years in supervisory roles. Proven leadership in pediatric ICU, managing critical patient care and ensuring safety compliance. Expertise in rapid decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration, maintaining optimal nurse-patient ratios. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor / Pediatric ICU Charge Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate care for a 20-bed ICU, managing a team of 65 RNs and seven patient care techs.
- Oversee patient flow, admissions, and discharges during shift.
- Serve as primary liaison between ICU and hospital administration for shift operations, open communication with multidisciplinary team (attendings, residents, pharmacist and respiratory therapists).
- Lead code blue and rapid response teams; ensure timely intervention during critical situations.
- Manage performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and staffing schedules.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Co-chair - Patient Safety Review Committee, contributing to reduction patient safety errors through reviewing trends, policy reinforcement and staff training.
- As part of the nursing interview committee I demonstrate clinical expertise, leadership experience, judgment in hiring, and commitment to high nursing standards.
- Mentor new ICU nurses and coordinate ongoing education for team members.
General Pediatric – Registered nurse, float from Pediatric ICU to general pediatric floors
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Support families through diagnosis, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Manage oxygen and IV therapies, administer medications, monitor vital signs, pain management, and coordinate with providers and child life teams.
- Insert IV’s, nasogastric and orogastric tubes, wound care and dressing changes, follow isolation protocols, infection prevention
- Monitor for adverse reactions or changes in patient condition and respond promptly
Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
06.2014 - Current
- Deliver bedside care to critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, CRRT, ECMO, vasoactive and sedative drips, organ failure or organ transplant recovery, trauma injuries, neurological crisis (TBI, seizures), DKA, medically fragile and chronic patients, sepsis respiratory failure, post op recovery from major surgeries, manage central and arterial lines, manage pain via, oral, IV and continuous narcotic infusions and PCA pumps.
- Insert IV’s, nasogastric and orogastric tubes, wound care and dressing changes, follow isolation protocols, infection prevention
- Communicate and support families under extreme stress as well as participate in family centered care planning and updates.
- Precepted new graduate nurses and supported clinical decision-making.
Neuroscience Registered Nurse – adult stepdown unit
University of New Mexico Hospital
02.2011 - 06.2014
- Deliver direct care to patients with neurological conditions in a neuro ICU/step-down/med-surg unit.
- Perform neurological assessments, monitor for changes, and respond to rapid neurological deterioration.
- Administer medications, manage IVs, and coordinate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and rehab teams.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
- Assist with stroke code activations.
Oral Surgeon Surgical Tech
Southwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures including wisdom teeth extraction, dental implants, biopsies, and jaw reconstruction
- Prepare operatory and surgical instruments, ensuring adherence to sterilization protocols.
- Monitor patient vitals under IV sedation; support surgeon with medication prep and documentation.
- Take and process digital X-rays and panoramic.
- Educate patients on pre-op and post-op care instructions to ensure proper recovery.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMRN TO BSN program - undefined
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Clinical leadership and HIPAA compliance
- Patient treatment planning and privacy
- Medical documentation and confidentiality
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Up and Comers - May 2019 to November 2019
- Monthly Leadership meetings – various UNMH guest speakers
- Monthly meetings with Up and Comers mentor
- Professional Development classes: PDSA, Effective Delegation, Effective Communication, Leading in Excellence
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor / Pediatric ICU Charge Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
06.2021 - Current
General Pediatric – Registered nurse, float from Pediatric ICU to general pediatric floors
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Neuroscience Registered Nurse – adult stepdown unit
University of New Mexico Hospital
02.2011 - 06.2014
Oral Surgeon Surgical Tech
Southwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
09.2007 - 07.2009
Associates Degree - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
RN TO BSN program - undefined
University of New Mexico
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