Kimberly Griffin
Hereford,AZ
Summary
Able to fill in for core staff as to not allow patient care to suffer. Travel to numerous states taking shifts on short notice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftmed
Hereford, Arizona
2023.09 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers for patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Agency nurse taking assignments on short notice in numerous facilities
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clipboard Health
Hereford
2022.08 - 2025.06
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers for patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Nevada
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursa
Hereford, AZ
2020.06 - 2023.11
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers for patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Cochise College
Douglas, Arizona, AZ 1998.08 - 1999.05
Skills
- Administrative tasks
- Patients' rights
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftmed
2023.09 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clipboard Health
2022.08 - 2025.06
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursa
2020.06 - 2023.11
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Cochise College
1998.08 - 1999.05