Kylie Griffing
Saint Augustine,FLORIDA
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and excelling in team-based settings. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong clinical skills and ability to navigate changing patient needs with efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health St. Johns
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aza Health
03.2016 - 08.2022
- Checked on patient care by following up on doctors' orders and documenting nursing activities
- Supervised and mentored new nurses in proper nursing protocols
- Trained in medication administration, care monitoring and documentation
- Improved care standards by facilitating communication and liaising between nursing staff
- Coordinated work of nursing staff and student nurses handling needs of patients
- Tracked patients' responses to medications and vitals for treating clinicians
- Backed laboratory testing by collecting and transporting biological samples
- Assisted patients with routine needs, special calls, and emergencies
- Explained procedures to patients and answered questions to reduce anxiety and increase level of cooperation
- Improved patient care through collaboration with healthcare team
- Collected laboratory samples for examination and testing purposes
- Reserved appointments for patient check-ups and medical procedures
- Upheld company quality standards
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
St. Johns River State
St. Augustine, Fl12.2023
LPN - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
St. Augustine, Fl01.2016
Skills
- Clinical Judgement
- Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient condition monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Multistate RN9653537
- Licensed Practical Nurse, FL
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health St. Johns
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aza Health
03.2016 - 08.2022
LPN - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
- Registered Nurse, Multistate RN9653537
- Licensed Practical Nurse, FL
- Basic Life Support
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
St. Johns River State
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