Keaton Grizzell
New Graduate Nurse
West Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable nursing student currently working towards an Associates Degree in Nursing at Waubonsee Community College. Solid understanding of the role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills with years of experience in a variety of health care settings and roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
CMA Tier II-Float
Advocate Health Care
Western Chicago Suburbs, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring positive experience.
- Recognized with maximum performance ratings and achieved care targets for 2 consecutive years of annual reviews.
- Robust experience working in variety of clinical settings across different medical specialties as multi-site associate.
- Performed pulmonary function testing, walking oximetry assessments, venipuncture, and point of care testing.
- Ensured patient safety and effective care coordination with timely documentation and preparation of referrals.
- Administered medications and vaccines safely and with appropriate techniques.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Appropriately communicated results and recommendations of providers to patients, caretakers, and other members of care team over phone.
- Organized new clinic site and developed workflow for site.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Trained and oriented new hire employees to their job tasks, responsibilities, and department policies.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Optimized inventory management, ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste and adhering to budget constraints.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining sterile environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
Clinical Office Specialist
Tanner Clinic
Murray, UT
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for transport and analysis.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Measured patient spirometry and FeNO.
- Conducted allergy testing.
- Assisted in preparation of oral immunotherapy.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history.
- Documented assessment findings, impression and plan of providers.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Home Health Aide
Independently Employed
Geneva, IL
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided respite care for family members of individuals with neurocognitive decline.
- Provided emotional support to clients and families during difficult times, promoting positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Ensured client safety in home and during outdoor activities.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Phlebotomist
Versiti
Aurora, IL
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Streamlined donation process for better donor experience and increased successful donations.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures accurately, minimizing discomfort for donors during collection sessions.
- Set up and organized mobile drives.
- Increased donor retention rates through exceptional customer service skills and clear communication of donation processes.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Adhered to strict labeling practices to guarantee proper identification and traceability of all collected samples throughout testing process.
- Maintained strict compliance with AABB standards, ensuring highest level of safety for blood products.
- Established productive working relationship with cross-functional departments such as nursing, laboratory services, and administration to ensure seamless coordination for blood product management.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness of importance of blood donation, leading to increase in first-time donors.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Evaluated donor eligibility based on established criteria, prioritizing safety for both donors and recipients alike.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Aurora, IL 08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - International Studies
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2018 - 12.2021
Skills
Compassionate
undefinedCertification
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
CMA Tier II-Float
Advocate Health Care
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Office Specialist
Tanner Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2022
Home Health Aide
Independently Employed
03.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - International Studies
University of Utah
08.2018 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist
Versiti
05.2017 - 09.2017
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