Josie Griffin
Registered Nurse
South Holland,IL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ahva Care
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Neurobehavioral Hosptial
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
MDS Plan Coordinator
Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations by staying current on industry standards and best practices for MDS coordination.
- Ensured accurate reimbursement claims by diligently tracking changes in patient conditions and updating MDS accordingly.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by consistently meeting deadlines for completion of MDS assessments and care plan submissions.
- Optimized resource allocation through careful analysis of patient trends, facilitating better overall care management.
- Expedited the submission process for required documentation, minimizing delays in funding approvals.
- Streamlined data collection processes for improved accuracy in MDS assessments and care planning.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Governor State University
Olympia Fields, IL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
University Park, IL 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
Bridgeview, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Wound care
Patient management
Care planning
Medication and IV administration
Nursing staff leadership
Chronic disease management
Patient monitoring
Patient care
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ahva Care
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Neurobehavioral Hosptial
04.2023 - Current
MDS Plan Coordinator
Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Governor State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
05.2001 -
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