EMILY Griffin
Chester,VA
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role. Mature professional with several years of nursing supervisory experience. Exhibits strong knowledge base in federal, state and local guidelines. Proven communication skills and collaborates with team to increase engagement and improve productivity. Versatile human resources specialist offers recruitment, policy development and office management expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Goal-oriented professional with several years of comprehensive experience retaining employee relations. Commended for superior performance and consistently going above and beyond to exceed goals.
Received award for Innovation for process improvement related to Emergency Department LOS and developed rapid assessment area for physician throughput.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing ICU and Respiratory Therapy
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Midlothian , VA
2024.01 - Current
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the hospital setting to improve efficiency.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings across all teams and led initiatives to reduce expenses.
- Managed budgets effectively while striving for maximum efficiency in resource utilization.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to increase team productivity.
Clinical Care Leader
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Midlothian , VA
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner.
- Analyzed data to make decisions related to personnel management.
- Created detailed reports on employee performance metrics for senior leadership review.
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Midlothian , VA
2022.05 - 2023.01
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego , CA
2022.02 - 2022.05
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies, and mass casualty incidences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Registered Nurse
HCA- Swift Creek Free Standing Emergency Room
Chesterfield , VIRGINIA
2021.07 - 2022.02
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg , VA
2019.09 - 2021.12
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations by administering advanced life support
- Managed direct care of Trauma, Stroke, and other critically ill patients, including conducting assessments, tracking progress, and documenting care activities.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Registered Nurse
HCA- Johnston-Willis
Richmond , VA
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
ED Tech/EMT, Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg , VA
2013.11 - 2019.09
- Addressed needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions
- Implemented necessary care directly or by assisting physicians with procedures
- Minimized patient wait times and ER load, streamlining throughput to decrease time between admissions and floor placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2022-12
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Southside Regional College of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights, VA08.2019
Diploma -
Dinwiddie High School
Dinwiddie, VA06.2013
MBA - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Patient Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Director of Nursing ICU and Respiratory Therapy
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
2024.01 - Current
Clinical Care Leader
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
2023.01 - 2024.01
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
2022.05 - 2023.01
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2022.02 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse
HCA- Swift Creek Free Standing Emergency Room
2021.07 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse
HCA- Johnston-Willis
2021.01 - 2021.07
Registered Nurse
Southside Regional Medical Center
2019.09 - 2021.12
ED Tech/EMT, Southside Regional Medical Center
2013.11 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Southside Regional College of Health Sciences
Diploma -
Dinwiddie High School
MBA - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
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