Joy Grzanowski
Livonia,MI
Summary
Hard working registered nurse with 28 years of Pediatric experience. Strong use of critical thinking and assessment skills to provide safe, competent care to patients and their families. Excels in teamwork with members from all job families. Frequent collaboration with appropriate specialties to provide efficient care for patients with complex medical conditions. Experienced Charge Nurse that is effective at prioritizing tasks and using strategic thinking to ensure patients receive the care they need. Assist in the orientation of new staff. The mentoring of nursing and paramedic students. Trained in the the CES Follow Up Nurse role. This role is responsible for lab result reporting, E-prescribing and phone triage. Passion for identifying opportunities for improvement .
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
12.2011 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Streamlined patient intake procedures, improving workflow efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined patient intake procedures, improving workflow efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Michigan Hospital
09.2005 - 12.2011
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize adult and pediatric patients during emergency situations.
- Conducted thorough assessments, documenting patient histories and vital signs accurately.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse
Ingham Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 09.2005
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital of Michigan
07.1997 - 12.2000
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-1997
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Management
- Emergency Procedures
- Triage Systems
- Healthcare Protocols
- Training & Development
- Medical Record Keeping
- Patient Communication
- Phone Triage
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)-American Heart Association
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN ) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
12.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Michigan Hospital
09.2005 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
Ingham Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital of Michigan
07.1997 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Wayne State University
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