Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
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GINA GRIGGS

GINA GRIGGS

Registered Nurse
AMERICAN CANYON,CA

Summary

Goal
To seek and maintain full-time specialized RN position that offers professional challenges utilizing critical thinking, interpersonal skills, excellent time management, competent nursing and problem-solving skills.

Experienced Operating Room RN

Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 20+ years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Organized, quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Experienced Auditor focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Advanced skills in EPIC, MediTech, PICIS, Provider Order Management, PMM.

Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Providence Health Care
Napa , CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Clinical Auditor

Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
Napa , CA
03.2008 - 07.2022
  • Under minimal supervision review surgical intraoperative records for accuracy of procedures, times, implants and supplies.
  • Assign correct acuity level to surgical procedures and verify wound class.
  • Ensure complete and accurate documentation of surgical record and notify nurse if corrections need to be made. Follow up as appropriate.
  • Comply with all established internal procedures by examining reports and collaborating with finance to ensure accuracy of charges.
  • Post charges through EPIC computer system for peri-operative services to include: Main OR, out patient surgery center, procedure center and pre and post operative units.
  • Prepare reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Develop ongoing training materials as appropriate to educate and assist users in computer and software use.
  • Identify trends in education needs, documentation discrepancies and opportunities for improvement and partner with director to implement process improvement methods.

Clinical Informatics Educator

Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
NAPA , CA
11.2006 - 03.2008
  • Partnered with nursing staff to optimize patient care through proper use of new computer system.
  • Created education materials for end user training.
  • Trained super users on Provider Order Management MediTech program.
  • Supported end users during go-live process and provided on going training.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Created and distributed hospital wide educational newsletter.

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
NAPA , CA
05.2003 - 07.2005
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Provided breastfeeding teaching and support for moms.
  • Cared for moms and babies on postpartum unit.
  • Relief charge nurse for entire unit to include labor and delivery, ante-partum, post-partum, well baby and NICU.
  • Circulated scheduled and emergency c-section cases and provided post surgical care.
  • Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
  • Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.

Education

Nursing Refresher Course

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
12.1999

Pre-Nursing Courses And General Education

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
1995

Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Information Systems Examination
  • Document Recordkeeping
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Presentation Management
  • Goal Development
  • Inventory Verification
  • Effective and Professional Communication

Accomplishments

Active community member and volunteer

  • Goal - to improve the lives of my fellow community members from the elementary school to our aging citizens through volunteer work.


Affiliations - Role - Dates of Service

  • American Canyon Parks and Community Services Parks Commissioner Jan 2021 - Present
  • American Canyon High School Choir Board Member Sept 2014 - Present
  • SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center Parent Volunteer 2021 - Present
  • American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation Community Member 2016 - Present
  • River Middle School Parent Organization Board Member 2020-2021
  • Napa Junction Elementary School PTA Board Member 2014 - 2020


Additional Information

I am a dedicated employee who consistently shows up for my director and co-workers. I am a self driven motivated person that can work both independently and collaborate well with others for the benefit of the organization. I enjoy teaching and training as well as being an integral player in process improvement and project implementation.


I possess excellent communication, organizational, attention to detail and people oriented skills. My greatest joy arises from seeing people and organizations achieve great accomplishments and having been a part of that success.


I define myself as a nurse, volunteer, mom, wife, daughter and animal lover. I enjoy working hard and seeing the results of time invested in caring for others, fundraising, implementation, city and home projects. Some of these projects most near and dear to my heart are the American Canyon High School Crab Feed, the ACHS Scholarship Program and SpritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center Horse Show and other fundraising efforts.


I am a life long learner and enjoy taking on new ventures and projects, testing my abilities and bringing these projects to fruition.

Timeline

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Providence Health Care
07.2022 - Current

Clinical Auditor

Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
03.2008 - 07.2022

Clinical Informatics Educator

Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
11.2006 - 03.2008

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2005

Nursing Refresher Course

California State University - Chico

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Pre-Nursing Courses And General Education

California State University - Sacramento
GINA GRIGGSRegistered Nurse