Grace Boyd
Hanover,VA
Summary
Dynamic Pediatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UVA Health, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability in medication administration and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for developing individualized care plans and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse-Staffing Resource Float Pool
UVA Health
Charlottesville, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
- Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
- Educated and experienced in a variety of specialties related to pediatric nursing including NICU, PICU, Emergency department, and inpatient-floor nursing.
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of conditions and injuries
- Detailed and recorded patient histories in electronic medical records
- Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients in critical condition.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for young patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and interventions for pediatric cases.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce risk of transmission.
- Performed diagnostic procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations and wound irrigations according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing skin condition, reviewing medical history and administering tests.
- Monitored patients' conditions during treatment or recovery periods to determine progress or need for modification of treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in condition using electronic medical record systems.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Instructed parents and guardians regarding home care needs such as medication administration and disease management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Assisted with coordination of discharge planning activities ensuring continuity of care post hospitalization.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Identified potential risk factors in pediatric populations through ongoing assessment of environmental hazards.
- Provided education on preventive health practices such as nutrition, hygiene and safety.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on patient assessment data, diagnosis and physician orders.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient care processes.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members while providing support services such as referrals to specialists.
- Advocated for the rights and needs of pediatric patients, ensuring a child-friendly healthcare environment.
- Supervised junior nursing staff and student nurses, providing mentorship and guidance in pediatric care.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Participated in pediatric health promotion and disease prevention initiatives within the community.
- Collaborated with social services to address non-medical needs of patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Implemented strategies to reduce patient anxiety and fear, utilizing age-appropriate communication and interventions.
- Assisted pediatricians during examinations and medical procedures, providing support and expertise.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Home Health Pediatric Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Hanover, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care
- Communicated effectively with physicians and supervisors regarding patient status
- Monitored patient response to medications and treatments
- Identified areas for healthcare education and discharge planning in patient care plans
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
ICU Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
Fredericksburg, VA
02.2019 - 09.2025
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with invasive procedures
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
- Participated in continuing education programs to enhance training and nursing knowledge
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to trauma patients and pre-operative and post-operative cardiac patients in the Intensive Care Unit department
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients
- Cared for patients recovering from invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance
- Documented all therapies to keep patient charts up-to-date
- Aided in diagnoses inclusive of all bodily systems and related conditions through in-depth health screenings and analysis of patient histories
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Administered medications by diverse means and tracked responses
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
OB Nurse Technician
Mary Washington HealthCare
Fredericksburg, VA
06.2018 - 09.2025
- Assisted with operating room and vaginal deliveries by preparing and accounting for all surgical instruments under sterility, communicating with interdisciplinary staff, suctioning, cleaning, and maintaining a safe atmosphere for labor and delivery circumstances
- Performed basic clerical work and managed labor and delivery, emergency department triage traffic for expectant patients
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing
- Completed daily patient charting on computer with Epic
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Clinical Support Specialist
Ettain Group
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2018 - 09.2025
- Project support staff for the Epic Software launch within all of Mary Washington Healthcare
- Participated in extensive full-time training on Epic software in preparation to serve in the support role during “GoLive” launch
- Served as a “Go-Live” clinical and clerical support staff member as Mary Washington Health Care adopted the Epic software
- Trouble-shot documentation discrepancies and service tickets
- Communicated with interdisciplinary, clinical staff at Mary Washington Healthcare to obtain feedback on “Go-Live” successes and challenges.
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
American Family Fitness
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2013 - 09.2025
- Serve as a mentor in a variety of client-based fitness journeys ranging from desired weight-loss to body-building competition preparation
- One on one personal training with clients ranging from teenagers to geriatric individuals
- Personal attention to each client's ailments, preferences, and/or physical obstacles
- Instruct clients on proper use of body mechanics
- Provide nutritional guidance and accountability
- Maintain a full-time client book through consistent marketing and sales strategies
- Use critical thinking to make adjustments to client regimens when challenges arose on the spot
- Mentor clients and associates in fitness journeys, daily regimens, and personal accountabilities
Area Operations Officer/Compliance Manager
Branch Banking and Trust
Charlottesville, VA
01.2012 - 09.2025
- Accomplished leader, skilled at maximizing employees skills and knowledge, to achieve the highest performance goals
- Developed operational policies and processes, guaranteeing staff maintained compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organization
- Led organizational development changes, enabling organization to better respond and adapt to industry and market changes
- Served as strategic advisor and functional expert on critical strategic and operational matters
- Led employees to develop high-performing diverse teams and deliver on ambitious goals and objectives
- Developed highly effective working relationships with other departments by being positive and constructive leader
- Fostered proactive attitude and future-focused thinking among staff in fast-paced environment
- Monitored outcome measures, program outcomes and performance improvement
- Revamped internal procedures into clearly defined structure, resulting in higher quality services and cost reductions
- Prepared financial reports such as audit trails to prevent organizational loss
- Reviewed, analyzed and interpreted financial statements
- Utilized effective communication and active listening to meet customer service standards.
Relationship Banker / Trainer / Business Relations
Branch Banking and Trust
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2007 - 09.2025
- Responsible for managing and meeting the needs of a client base that includes over two-hundred clients, both business and private.
- Conduct weekly investigations to identify and solve banking errors to prevent loss of money and customer business
- Contact outside agencies and specific subjects in order to obtain sensitive information and build a positive working relationship in which needed information can be appropriately utilized
- Oversee the exchange of funds in excess of one-hundred thousand dollars on a daily basis
- Generate a weekly report on client based errors and presented to the executive levels in both oral and written formats
- Selected as the lead instructor for my building and held personally responsible for training new hires in banking regulations, banking procedures and client relations
- Make weekly service and sales telephone calls to over one-hundred clients, to ensure a good working relationship
- Receive, handle and forward confidential banking information with time sensitive requirements
- Responsible for designing and implementing work schedules for employees at my branch.
Bank Teller
Branch Banking and Trust
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2006 - 09.2025
- Handled and personally responsible for over five-hundred financial transactions a day
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a limit of three-thousand dollars in my assigned cash drawer at any given time
- Required to maintain, estimate and track my need of financial funds from the bank vault to my assigned cash drawer for an eight-hour work period
- Trained and fluent in United States Government CTR (Cash Transaction Reporting) paperwork, in order to prevent financial crimes and was required to complete daily reports detailing the transactions of my assigned cash drawer
- Certified in the use of several Personal Computer Banking programs such as PC Teller, Bank PRO, and Client Central and updated these programs simultaneously while handling client needs
- Conducted random checks of client identification in order to prevent identity theft, bank fraud and possible money related crimes
- Identify possible needs of the client and make recommendations to upper management for future sales and services
- Met and exceeded weekly goals for sales and service referrals to various departments of the bank
- Required to multi task between different electronic devices such as adding machine, PC terminal, phone and fax, while meeting the needs of my client
- Handle the services of over one-hundred customers daily
- Held accountable for the balancing of bank funds in an eight-hour period from my assigned cash drawer
- Evaluated and completed multiple internal templates in order to identify client's needs and service requests for both business and private accounts.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.2022
Nursing - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale01.1970
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Medication and IV administration
- Good work ethic
- People skills
- Customer service
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Planning & organizing
- Problem resolution
- Active listening
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Ventilator care
- Flexible schedule
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- IV drug therapy management
- Team building
- Emergent assessment skills
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Training & development
- PPE use
- Patient discharging
- Decision-making
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Taking vitals
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Analytical
- Life-sustaining machines
- Critical thinking
- Data management
- Troubleshooting
- Computer skills
- Supervision & leadership
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Multitasking
- Diabetes management
- Diagnostic tools experience
- ICU Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Pain Management
- Epic
- Personal Training
- Financial Report Writing
- Employee Orientation
- Hospice Care
- Program Design
- HIPAA
- Experience Administering Injections
- Venipuncture
- Home Care
- Hospital Experience
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Friendly
- Positive attitude
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Electronic health records
- Patient care planning
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Care team collaboration
- Family education and support
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Relationship management
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Hematology care
- Developmental screening
- Respiratory care
- Allergy management
- Oncology care
- Child development
- Immunization administration
- Behavioral management
- Growth monitoring
- Pediatric CPR
- Tracheostomy care
- At-home healthcare
- Vital data collection
- Emergency care
- Asthma management
- Cardiac care
- Neonatal care
- Remote health monitoring
- Infection control
- Nutrition support
- Trauma management
- Seizure management
- Pain management
- Chart updating
- Room preparation
- Growth and development monitoring
- Gastrointestinal care
- Pediatric nursing care
- Care plan development
- Family education
- Patient intake
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medical equipment operation
- Emergency diagnostics
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Adaptability
- Medical procedure assistance
- Patient counseling
- Community program referrals
- Catheter monitoring
- Psychiatric nursing
- Intake and discharge
- Medical procedure preparation
- Excellent communication
- Monitoring vital signs
- Diet and nutrition
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilation support
- CPR/AED
Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- RN License
- Certified Personal Trainer
- BLS Instructor Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Fitness Instructor
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse-Staffing Resource Float Pool
UVA Health
10.2024 - Current
Home Health Pediatric Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
09.2022 - 09.2025
ICU Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
02.2019 - 09.2025
OB Nurse Technician
Mary Washington HealthCare
06.2018 - 09.2025
Clinical Support Specialist
Ettain Group
05.2018 - 09.2025
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
American Family Fitness
01.2013 - 09.2025
Area Operations Officer/Compliance Manager
Branch Banking and Trust
01.2012 - 09.2025
Relationship Banker / Trainer / Business Relations
Branch Banking and Trust
01.2007 - 09.2025
Bank Teller
Branch Banking and Trust
01.2006 - 09.2025
Nursing - Nursing
University of Mary Washington
Nursing - Nursing
Germanna Community College