Jennifer Griffith
Fayette,AL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a proven record of mentoring and leading teams to deliver outstanding care. Highly skilled in fostering positive patient and staff relationships and implementing policy. Dedicated to improving patient care through evidence-based practice. Committed to ensuring patient satisfaction and achieving optimal outcomes. Possesses excellent communication and critical thinking abilities, and is recognized for exceptional leadership and mentorship. Excited to utilize nursing background and commitment to healthcare leadership in the role of Director of Nursing Operations and Clinical Innovation.
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
Certification
Certifications and Activities
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Specialties: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitor Instructor: AWHONN member ID 36762682
Advancing U Courses: Progressive Discipline, Labor Law, Root Cause Analysis
ACLS Certified
NRP Certified
BLS Certified
Basic Arrhythmia Monitoring
Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics
Proficient with Cerner, API, EPIC, Meditech 6.0, Centricity EMR, Watch-Child, Sunrise Clinical Manager, Microsoft Office software programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Outlook Express.
Timeline
University of North Alabama - Master of Science, Leadership in Organizational Environments
2023.08 - Current
Baylor Charge Nurse, Labor & Delivery - Ascension St. Vincent's
2023.01 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery - RN Network/Medical Solutions
2019.08 - 2022.12
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery - North Mississippi Medical Center
2017.03 - 2023.06
Team Leader, Obstetrics - DCH Health Systems
2016.06 - 2017.04
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
2015.01 - 2016.02
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery - Palmetto Health Tuomey
2011.08 - 2016.06
Central Carolina Technical College - Associate of Science, Nursing
2009.06 - 2011.08
Certifications and Activities
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Specialties: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitor Instructor: AWHONN member ID 36762682
Advancing U Courses: Progressive Discipline, Labor Law, Root Cause Analysis
ACLS Certified
NRP Certified
BLS Certified
Basic Arrhythmia Monitoring
Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics
Proficient with Cerner, API, EPIC, Meditech 6.0, Centricity EMR, Watch-Child, Sunrise Clinical Manager, Microsoft Office software programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Outlook Express.
Work History
Baylor Charge Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Ascension St. Vincent's
Birmingham , Alabama
2023.01 - Current
- Effective management of 60 bed LDRP unit, promoting evidence-based practice and striving to achieve High Reliability.
- Excellent collaborative teamwork skills, strong desire to promote unit safety and awareness of potential complications to achieve the highest quality of patient care.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability prioritize, delegate, and serve as a team leader during emergent situations.
- Excellent communication & patient teaching skills with a special interest in the following topics: breastfeeding and the physiological changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo , Mississippi
2017.03 - 2023.06
- Provided mentorship and guidance to less experienced nurses, fostering a supportive workplace culture in the labor and delivery unit.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Streamlined workflow processes to optimize efficiency within the labor and delivery department.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within the labor and delivery unit to maintain smooth operations.
- Conducted compliance and surveillance of regulatory compliance.
- Participated in project improvement to implement protocol to address maternal hypertensive crisis, obstetric hemorrhage, and achievement of Baby Friendly within the organization.
Team Leader, Obstetrics
DCH Health Systems
Tuscaloosa , Alabama
2016.06 - 2017.04
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Influenced patient satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Palmetto Health Tuomey
Sumter , South Carolina
2011.08 - 2016.06
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
RN Network/Medical Solutions
2019.08 - 2022.12
- Supervision contacts & contract details available upon request.
Ascension Birthing Suites, 60 bed LDRP, Birmingham, AL. (STO Contract to full time 01/2023-Present)
St. Vincent’s Labor & Delivery Unit: Bridgeport, CT (Travel Contract Oct.-Jan 21, 2022)
Baptist Union County Labor and Delivery Unit: New Albany, MS (Seasonal Contract, 2021)
Greenwood Leflore Hospital Greenwood, MS (Travel RN, 2020)
Methodist Olive Branch Labor and Delivery Unit, Olive Branch, MS (Travel RN, 2019) - Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within obstetric nursing field.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, ensuring timely intervention when necessary for patient safety.
- Upheld strict infection control measures in the Labor and Delivery unit to minimize risk to vulnerable newborns.
- Supported grieving families experiencing pregnancy loss or stillbirth with empathy and appropriate resources.
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor and delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership in Organizational Environments
2023.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
2015.01 - 2016.02
Associate of Science - Nursing
2009.06 - 2011.08
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
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