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Joyce Grivakis

West Townsend,MA

Summary

Growing up, I always had a interest in optimal health maintenance through healthy eating in conjunction with nature and life choices. Education as a registered nurse and clinical placements at different hospitals in medical surgical units, mental health, and pediatrics has added deeper knowledge and understanding of human body and disease progress . As a new registered nurse graduate, I have gained much experience with high expectations in clinical setting. As a proficient caring nursing team member , I am offering 8 years of patient-facing experience as a license practical nurse and certified nursing assistant. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and outcomes. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 5 + years of experience in the field. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration, assisting with non-invasive procedures. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

MAS Medical Staffing
12.2023 - Current
  • Providing personal care, including bathing and dressing patients.
  • Monitoring patients' conditions, including their eating habits and bathroom usage.
  • Monitoring patients' vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Assisting with tests and procedures.
  • Taking Taking patients' histories and recording information into patients' health records.
  • Maintaining patients' health records and other documentation.
  • Providing clinical care, including changing patients' dressings and inserting catheters.
  • Assembling medical equipment, including oxygen supplies; gastronomy tubes; and catheters.
  • Consulting with RNs and physicians about patients and their conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

IntelyCare
06.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Licensed Practical Nurse

LifeCare
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nashoba Valley Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
02.2011 - 03.2016
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
05.2024

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
12.2018

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Vital signs
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Catheter Care
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Documenting intake
  • EMR / EHR
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient relationship building
  • ADL Assistance
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Home Health Care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

MAS Medical Staffing
12.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

IntelyCare
06.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

LifeCare
05.2019 - 06.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nashoba Valley Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
02.2011 - 03.2016

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Mount Wachusett Community College

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Mount Wachusett Community College
Joyce Grivakis