Holden Grimes
Sheffield,AL
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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Florence Endocrine Clinic
12.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess 12-15 patients daily and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Wayne Farms LLC Decatur Fresh Processing Facility
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Liaised between >850 employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
NHC Nursing Home
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of 21-25 patients and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Helen Keller Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL08.2015
Skills
- Setting Up Referrals
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Follow-Up Calls
- Microsoft Office
- EMR Systems
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Alabama Nursing License Number 1-170316
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Florence Endocrine Clinic
12.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wayne Farms LLC Decatur Fresh Processing Facility
04.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
NHC Nursing Home
08.2017 - 12.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Helen Keller Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Athens State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Calhoun Community College
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Alabama Nursing License Number 1-170316
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