Keyera Griffin
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced nurse specializing in surgical patient management, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Committed to improving patient outcomes through personalized care and targeted education. Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring nursing teams to foster a collaborative environment and promote skill enhancement. Passionate about supporting plastic surgeons in delivering outstanding results and ensuring patient satisfaction in aesthetic procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
10.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and guidance to RNs and CNAs, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.
- Proactively addressed patient and family concerns, resolving conflicts promptly to uphold satisfaction and trust.
- Maintained meticulous patient documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness in assessments, interventions, and outcomes tracking.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to tailor patient care plans, optimizing individualized treatment approaches.
- Active resource for new graduate nurses imparting essential skills and best practices for effective patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse Neurosurgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
08.2015 - Current
- Enhance postoperative care for adult neurosurgical patients, resulting in decreased complications and shortened hospital stays.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes, improve mortality rates, and heighten patient satisfaction scores.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of nursing policies, optimizing adherence to best practices and improving resource utilization.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Conducted clinical research to advance the field of neurosurgery, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications.
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Contributed to reducing the spread of COVID-19 by modeling and promoting proper PPE use.
- Adhered to patient privacy protocols when handling COVID-19 tests and results.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare members to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall satisfaction.
COVID-19 Call Center RN
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided telephonic nursing services, applying the nursing process for healthcare triage.
- Conducted thorough nursing assessments and developed care plans for callers presenting symptoms.
- Triage 911 emergency calls for COVID-like symptoms and ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Adhered to CDC and hospital guidelines, coordinating test appointments and results communication.
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered vital nursing care in COVID-19 medical-surgical units, mitigating complications and improving patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated agility in diverse healthcare settings, guaranteeing sustained high-quality care delivery.
- Fostered seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, optimizing COVID-19 patient management through rigorous infection control protocols.
Registered Nurse Mother-Baby
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and monitored vital signs for newborns, ensuring optimal health throughout their hospital stays.
- Exhibited effective communication with diverse patient demographics and families, fostering trust and understanding.
- Kept abreast of the latest maternal-newborn nursing practices through continuous education, enhancing care quality.
- Spearheaded discharge planning for postpartum patients, ensuring smooth transitions home and connecting mothers with essential lactation support and additional resources.
- Contributed to unit excellence by participating in peer interviews for prospective staff, ensuring a cohesive and skilled team.
Registered Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Member of unit Safety Committee, conducting observations and audits to ensure infection prevention.
- Developed a research project to improve patient safety and reduce falls.
- Engaged in continuing education on emerging trends in Pain Management Nursing.
- Proficient in pre and post-operative patient education.
- Skilled in inserting NG tubes, catheters, and IV lines, and managing transfusions, infusions, and feedings.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina05.2014
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Medication distribution
- Professional development
- Policy development
- HIPAA compliance
- Staff training
- Clinical leadership
- Preoperative/ Postoperative care
- Surgical patient management
- IV insertion
- Sterile technique
Certification
- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (Botox/Filler), 2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Certification, Current (2014-Present)
Language
English Native
Additional Information
- Member of the American Nurses Association
- Daisy Award Nominee
- Graduate of Clinical Advancement Program through Georgetown University Hospital
- Graduate of the United Healthcare Consortium (UHC)/American
- Graduate of Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program (NRP) through Centra
- Member of Hospital Practice Council Committee (2015-2018)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
10.2022 - Current
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
COVID-19 Call Center RN
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Mother-Baby
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse Neurosurgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
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