JESSICA GRIGGS
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, providing high-quality, patient-centered care to a wide range of populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Coker University
Hartsville, SC
03.2025 - Current
- Advocate for students access to quality medical care by working closely with community partners such as hospitals, clinics, and specialists when necessary referrals were required.
- Provide support for students experiencing personal or family crises, connecting them with appropriate resources as needed.
- Coordinate with local healthcare providers to offer on-site vaccinations and screenings for common illnesses, reducing instances of communicable diseases on campus.
- Improve student health by providing timely and efficient medical care on campus.
Registered Nurse
SC Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Hartsville, South Carolina
08.2017 - Current
- Provide healthcare to students and staff
- Perform health screenings
- Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
- Serve as liaison between school personnel, family, and students to ensure a healthy school environment
- Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications to students
- Provide appropriate first aid treatment to students as needed
- Document and log all given medication into SNAP software
Registered Nurse
Chesterfield County School District
McBee, SC
08.2020 - 03.2025
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, identifying potential health issues early.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed students physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
Registered Nurse
Darlington County School District
Darlington, South Carolina
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed yearly screenings such as vision, hearing, blood pressure, etc.
- Provided appropriate first aid treatment to students
- Performed in and out catheterization on students with certain disabilities
- Documented and log all given medication into SNAP software
Registered Nurse
McLeod Hospice
Cheraw, South Carolina
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided a high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and their caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, their families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Developed and implemented an individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and the proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered a listening ear to both patients and their loved ones to ensure that their emotional and mental, as well as physical needs were met.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Women's Care of Hartsville
Hartsville, South Carolina
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Responsible for prepping patients for physician examination
- Assist physician with examination of patients including but not limited to Pap Smears, STD screening, and other office procedures
- Electronic Medical Record charting
- Receiving and responding to phone messages in a timely manner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cheraw Healthcare
Cheraw, South Carolina
03.2010 - 10.2011
- Assigned and responsible for thirty residents
- Administered medications, G-Tube feedings, and injections
- Charted nurse's notes concerning resident's current health status
- Provided wound care
- Made rounds and assisted physician with resident care
- Received physicians' orders via telephone
- Arranged transportation for residents to and from appointments
Certified Nursing Assistant
McLeod Regional Medical Center: Emergency Room
Florence, South Carolina
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Assigned to various areas in the ER (ie. Main, Chest Pain Center, Fast Track, Triage, and Mental Health)
- Initiated Telemetry Monitoring
- Performed EKGs
- Obtained Vital Signs
- Assisted patients to ambulate
- Placed Foley catheters in patients
- Performed blood venipunctures and blood sugars
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw01-2017
Diploma in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw01-2009
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management
- Patient evaluation
- Empathy
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Coker University
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chesterfield County School District
08.2020 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Darlington County School District
01.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
SC Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
McLeod Hospice
08.2017 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Women's Care of Hartsville
11.2012 - 02.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cheraw Healthcare
03.2010 - 10.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
McLeod Regional Medical Center: Emergency Room
02.2006 - 01.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Northeastern Technical College
Diploma in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Technical College
Awards
2017 Recipient of Outstanding Clinical Performance Award
2009 Recipient of Outstanding Clinical Performance Award