Jeffrey Griffis
Odum,GA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional well-versed in primary care. Work well with people of all ages and specialize in helping inpatient populations. Advanced skills in procedure preparation, supply management and EHR updates.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, Georgia
07.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
ICU Nurse
Wayne Memorial
Jesup, Georgia
06.2023 - Current
- Identified potential safety risks in the ICU environment and took appropriate action to mitigate those risks.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of pain levels among ICU patients.
- Developed effective communication strategies with fellow healthcare professionals regarding patient status updates.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
ICU Nurse
Meadows Hosp
Vidalia, Georgia
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Identified potential safety risks in the ICU environment and took appropriate action to mitigate those risks.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of pain levels among ICU patients.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by implementing infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy guidelines.
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by assessing responses to treatment modalities.
Travel Nurse, PCU
Meadows Hospital
Vidalia, GA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
Travel Registered Nurse-TELE/Registered Nurse, PCU
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, GA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
Contract Nurse-ICU
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Waycross, GA
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Staff Nurse-ICU
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated transition to at-home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Staff Nurse-ER
Optim Medical Center-Tattnall
Reidsville, GA
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Charge Nurse-ICU
Appling HealthCare System
Baxley, GA
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Assigned daily tasks to nurses based on experience and strengths.
- Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
- Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording all cardiac rhythm data.
Patient Care Coordinator-PCU
South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, GA
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Served as advisory resource by providing patient and family care expertise in form of educational materials, videos and latest information from CDC.
- Planned, integrated and maintained quality care systems and standards, which resulted in creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Provided patients with treatment information and ensured comprehension.
Charge Registered Nurse-PCU
Archbold Medical Center
Thomasville, GA
12.2008 - 06.2013
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA12.2011
Skills
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Staff Development and Precepting
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
07.2024 - Current
ICU Nurse
Meadows Hosp
01.2024 - 07.2024
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
ICU Nurse
Wayne Memorial
06.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse, PCU
Meadows Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Nurse-TELE/Registered Nurse, PCU
Fairview Park Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
Contract Nurse-ICU
Wayne Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2020 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse-ICU
Wayne Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2020
Staff Nurse-ER
Optim Medical Center-Tattnall
10.2017 - 09.2018
Charge Nurse-ICU
Appling HealthCare System
01.2016 - 06.2018
Patient Care Coordinator-PCU
South Georgia Medical Center
06.2013 - 12.2015
Charge Registered Nurse-PCU
Archbold Medical Center
12.2008 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College