JAMES E. GRAVES III
Shalimar
Summary
Experienced advanced practice registered nurse with a strong background in clinical, acute care, wound care, and operating room settings. With over ten years of prior experience as a registered nurse in various hospital settings, skilled in delivering exceptional care and fostering positive relationships with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. Proficient in the procedures and documentation required for nurse practitioners in today's surgical and clinical setting.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Vascular and Interventional I
01.2022 - Current
- Primary role as Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner in Clinic, Hospital Rounding, Wound Care, and Operating Room
- Assisted in various surgical procedures, ensuring precision and accuracy throughout the process.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during their hospital stay.
- Provided comprehensive pre-surgical assessments for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Facilitated timely communication between patients' families and healthcare team members regarding progress updates and relevant information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Envision Hospitalist Group
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Primary role involves coordination of hospital admissions through the ED, conduct histories, examinations, and order diagnostic testing and interpretation
- Collaborate with Hospitalist to increase patient outcomes and experience
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Nurse Practitioner
A-Line Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Primary role is the oversite of Covid-19 testing in a clinic setting, supervision of RN/LPN, as well as patient and professional guidance
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Acute Care Trauma/Envision
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Primary Role as Nurse Practitioner with the Trauma team
- Respond and take charge of critical intake, performing tests, diagnosing, and immediate assessment for those who are level 1 Trauma patients
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Consistently maintained composure under pressure while quickly assessing traumatic injuries and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Ft Walton Beach Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Duties; supervision of two to three OR teams as well as PACU staff in collaboration with anesthesia providers to facilitate surgeries
- Communicate between staff, physicians, units, and house supervisor for a seamless flow in productivity while providing high-level care
- Other duties: booking cases, ensuring staff has the proper equipment for cases, notifying medical device reps, and keeping families informed of surgical progress
- Reduced surgery wait times by streamlining the scheduling process and optimizing staff assignments.
Operating Room Circulator
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
10.2017 - 10.2019
- The duties and responsibilities of the OR Circulator: set up of OR suite for surgical case, patient\family interview in preoperative area with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, assist the CRNA during the initial phase of anesthesia, prep the patient for surgery, assist the surgical team with any additional needs, document the procedure in the EMR and lastly, transfer and report off to the post-anesthesia care unit
- Contributed to efficient operating room turnover by quickly cleaning and preparing rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Facilitated clear communication among surgical team members, promoting a supportive and collaborative work environment.
House Supervisor
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Duties; Hospital throughput, unit rounding, round table discussion with administration and unit directors, responding to codes, and providing leadership to all units of the hospital as needed
- Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
- Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff, facilitating open communication channels for policy updates and concerns.
ICU Flex Registered Nurse
UF Health/Shands Jacksonville
12.2014 - 01.2017
- The ICU Flex position at UF Health/Shands was created to allow highly skilled and motivated registered nurses to work in all critical care areas
- After completing a year-long critical care fellowship I was asked to join
- Responsibilities; ICU coverage in SICU, MICU, and PICU, also able to work in the trauma center as well as the resuscitation bay of the ED
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UF Health/Shands Jacksonville
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Role in this 98 bed ED was to collaborate with resident medical students and attend to the care of critically ill patients
- Skills for this position ranged from the urgent care setting to emergent critical care in resuscitation bays for patients requiring ACLS
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
South Baldwin Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Worked on the Progressive Care Unit and managed a5-7 patient load
- The patient population was geriatric with multiple comorbidities
- Learned the valuable lesson of time management, delegation, and patient prioritized care
- After six months on this floor, I did transfer to the CCU which was a step down for stabilized ICU patients
- This job allowed for a solid nursing foundation to be built
Stinger Missile Crew Member
United States Army
09.1996 - 12.2001
- Entered the Army as an E-2, honorably discharged in2001 as an E-4 (Specialist) as Stinger Missile Team Chief
- Duty stations include Kitzigen Barracks, Germany and Ft Riley, Kansas
- The time spent in the US Army prepared me to be proficient, collaborative, skillful, and hard working in any thing I chose to do
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University, Walden College of Nursing
Minneapolis, MN12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama, The Capstone College of Nursing
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL06.2011
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient-centered Care
- Efficient under stress/pressure
- Flexible and adaptive in learning
- Positive team player
- Documentation accuracy
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Postoperative care
- Wound care
- Physician collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
Affiliations
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Trauma Association The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
- Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Choctawhatchee Bay
- Florida Vascular Society Member
- Veteran of the United States Army
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Florida BON, #11010974
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Florida BON, #RN9358397
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider,2013-2017
- Trauma Nursing Core Course,2013-2021
- DEA active in State of Florida
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Vascular and Interventional I
01.2022 - Current
Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Acute Care Trauma/Envision
08.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Practitioner
A-Line Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2022
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Envision Hospitalist Group
02.2021 - 10.2022
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Ft Walton Beach Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2021
Operating Room Circulator
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
10.2017 - 10.2019
House Supervisor
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017
ICU Flex Registered Nurse
UF Health/Shands Jacksonville
12.2014 - 01.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UF Health/Shands Jacksonville
06.2013 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
South Baldwin Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
Stinger Missile Crew Member
United States Army
09.1996 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama, The Capstone College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Faulkner State Community College
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University, Walden College of Nursing
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