Jessica Griffitts
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. 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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and anesthesia providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the peri-anesthesia care unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR06.2009
Skills
- Perioperative Care
- Health Education
- Nursing Assignments
- Staff Coordination
- IV Fluid Administration
- Recording Vital Signs
- Catheter Monitoring
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Blood Transfusions
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Anesthesia Recovery
- Patient Admission
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS -Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
07.2011 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Blue Mountain Community College
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