Jolene Grissom
Portland,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in surgical patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Worked in orthopedics, endoscopy and eyes.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Christus Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Worked in orthopedics, general surgery, plastics and urology at Shoreline and South Texas Surgical Hospital.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Matagorda Regional Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Worked in orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, podiatry, ear nose and throat and eyes.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Summerlin Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Worked in orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology and plastics.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UTMB
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Nursing residency. Worked in orthopedics, general surgery, plastics, gynecology, urology, pediatrics and burns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Village Care
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Worked in long term care and rehabilitation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Merced Junior College
Merced, CaliforniaSome College (No Degree) - CNA And General Education
Great Basin College
Elko, NevadaAssociate of Science - Registered Nurse
Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX12.2019
Certificate for Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Clarendon College
Pampa, Texas12.2016
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Merced College ETC
Merced, CA01.2000
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Communication
Referencesavailable
True
Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Student Nursing Association
- Nursing Honor Society
- Dean’s List
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Christus Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Matagorda Regional Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Summerlin Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UTMB
03.2020 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Country Village Care
03.2018 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Merced Junior College
Some College (No Degree) - CNA And General Education
Great Basin College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Brazosport College
Certificate for Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Clarendon College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Merced College ETC