KACI GRIFFITH
Lucasville
Summary
Passionate STNA, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Registered Nurse experienced in fulfilling care requirements of patients of all ages. Adept at treating various chronic illnesses and post acute care. Ongoing experience in managing staff and patients with understanding and communication. Fully accountable for delivering exceptional and compassionate patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Supervisor RN-ADON
Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation
Wheelersburg
05.2024 - Current
- Led a team of nursing staff to enhance patient care protocols, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, which increased staff competency and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and monitored quality assurance processes, ensuring adherence to safety standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient care challenges, fostering a culture of teamwork and communication.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback that improved individual and team performance.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, reducing wait times and increasing overall satisfaction within the facility.
- Assisted in budgeting and resource allocation, effectively managing supply costs while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Hospice LPN-RN
Heartland Hospice
Lucasville
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided compassionate patient care by assessing needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic end-of-life care, improving patient and family satisfaction.
- Educated families on care options and resources, empowering them to make informed decisions during critical moments.
- Mentored and trained junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in patient care.
LPN
Ascend Counseling and Recovery Services
Portsmouth
06.2020 - 12.2020
- In this position I worked directly with providers and clinical staff to coordinate care for substance use disorder patients.
- I communicated with primary care providers as well as pharmacies to coordinate care and provide consistent care to facilitate recovery.
- I organized appointments with prescribing providers as well as carrying out and transcribing orders.
STNA-LPN
HCR Manorcare
Chillicothe
09.2012 - 02.2020
- I started with this company in 2012 as a STNA taking care of basic care needs from total care to post-acute rehab patients.
- I then got my LPN license in 2017 and transitioned into this role with HCR doing medication passes, wound care, trach care, feeding tubes, etc.
- I would take care of 26 post-acute residents daily as well as managing 2-4 STNAs.
- On weekends I would manage 4 other nurses in the building as well as 8-10 STNAs, do all admissions and communication with providers as well as complete all wound care in the building.
LPN
Kings Daughters Family Care
Wheelersburg
01.2019 - 11.2019
- In addition to working at HCR in 2019 I took a second job in a family care office to broaden my experience and build my resume.
- I worked side-by-side with the provider giving vaccines, assisting in basic in-office procedures as per provider orders as well as communicating with pharmacies, coordinating care with other providers, and tracking patient compliance and progress.
Education
RN - LPN - RN
Collins School of Nursing
Chesapeake, OH 08.2022 - 08.2023
LPN -
SSCTC
Lucasville, OHSTNA - STNA
SCCTC
Lucasville, OH 06.2012 - 08.2012
Skills
- Patient evaluations
- HIPAA protocols
- Medical records management
- Medication administration
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education
- Update electronic charts
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Care plan development
- Wound care
- Clinical resources management
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor RN-ADON
Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
RN - LPN - RN
Collins School of Nursing
08.2022 - 08.2023
Hospice LPN-RN
Heartland Hospice
06.2021 - 05.2024
LPN
Ascend Counseling and Recovery Services
06.2020 - 12.2020
LPN
Kings Daughters Family Care
01.2019 - 11.2019
STNA-LPN
HCR Manorcare
09.2012 - 02.2020
STNA - STNA
SCCTC
06.2012 - 08.2012
LPN -
SSCTC