LaKeshia Griffin
Wylie,USA
Summary
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of clinical experience delivering high-quality care across primary care, hospitalist, long-term care, home health, and federal detention healthcare settings. Proven ability to manage acute and chronic conditions in high-volume, high-acuity environments, including underserved and complex patient populations. Experienced in correctional medicine, occupational medicine, DOT physicals, telehealth, and emergency response, including frontline COVID-19 disaster relief. Strong clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient-centered treatment strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner (ICE Detention Center)
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
El Paso, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary and urgent care services within a federal detention healthcare setting
- Manage acute and chronic conditions in a high-volume, high-acuity population
- Conduct intake assessments, sick call evaluations, and chronic care management
- Prescribe and manage pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans
- Respond to urgent and emergent medical situations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including medical, mental health, and security staff
- Ensure compliance with ICE, federal, and clinical practice guidelines
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in electronic medical records
Nurse Practitioner
Heavenly Hands Family Medical Clinic
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Assessed patients of all ages to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Teamed with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
SNF/LTC NP
Independent Contractor Nurse Practitioner
Dallas, TX
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine health needs and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Managed chronic disease management programs, improving patient adherence and health literacy.
- Provided education on preventive health measures to promote wellness among diverse patient populations.
Administrator/Director of Nursing/Case Manager
Gentle Hands Home Health Care
Dallas, TX
08.2008 - Current
- Visit homebound Geriatric and disabled patients for wound care and IV therapy treatment and assessments.
- In home assessments of all assigned patients for disease/medication/safety management.
- Accountable for administrative and executive nursing responsibilities.
- Case management for referrals and resources of community programs.
- Oversight/supervision of field staff 30+ LVN's and CNA's.
- Strengthened company revenue by generating new business relationships and rapport with physicians, hospitals and clinics.
- Telehealth/triage via phone for patient interventions as needed.
- Received outstanding performance recognition passing CHAP survey in 2011, 2017, and 2017.
- Managed day to day operations with oversight of professional and paraprofessional staff members.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hope Hospice PRN
Carrollton, TX
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Perform Face to Face encounters to ensure continued medical eligibility to meet hospice guidelines
- Assess physical and psychosocial needs of patient and family and prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
- Complete and submit accurate medical documentation efficiently for optimal patient outcomes
- Collaborate with physician and medical team for care coordination
- Educate patient and family on disease processes and planning according to disease process
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia
Family Nurse Practitioner
Guardian Visiting Physicians
Arlington, TX
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Provide primary and preventative care services to assigned patients
- Collaborate with facility staff, refer to other disciplines as necessary for optimal patient outcomes, and coordinate care with all medical providers as needed
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities and monitor for effectiveness
- Prescribe and interpret lab work and diagnostic studies as appropriate
- Promote cost effective delivery of care Paragon Healthcare Infusion Center
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mi Doctor/MD Pediatrics
Dallas, TX
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Provide pediatric, diagnosis and treatment to infants through young adults
- Provide preventative care measure and vaccines to babies, children and young adults for prevention of injury and disease processes
- Order, review and interpret diagnostic testing and lab test for disease management
- Adjust treatment modalities of patients for optimal treatment outcomes
- Refer to appropriate medical professionals and specialist as needed
- Prescribe pharmacological and non pharmacological treatment regimens
COVID19 Disaster Relief NP
Krucial Staffing
New York, NY
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided care for critically ill patients with COVID-19 and life-threatening illnesses.
- Served as Hospitalist alongside disaster relief team at Elmhurst Hospital (NYC) during COVID 19 pandemic
- Work collaboratively with medical team to implement treatments to minimize mortality rate
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Supported care objectives by devising and implementing effective structures to track performance and assess compliance with specifications.
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Krucial Staffing
New York, NY
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for and treat COVID 19 disaster relief personnel and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated all employees on COVID 19 symptoms, illness prevention, quarantine protocols and post illness follow up.
- Treated non COVID 19 illnesses using Evidence Based Medicine practices.
- Coordinated care with Disaster Response Team to ensure appropriate staffing based on health status of COVID 19 relief personnel
Family Nurse Practitioner
Renaissance Research And Hypertension
Dallas, TX
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Independently perform age-appropriate history and physical assessments in the outpatient setting
- Assist principle investigator with research per prescribed protocol
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing, labs, and radiology exams
- Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for optimal patient outcomes
- Monitor effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment as needed
- Collaborate with team approach by referring to specialist as necessary
Specialty Registered Nurse
Enterprise Staffing
Dallas, TX
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Total patient care for critically ill patients, prepare and administer intravenous, subcutaneous, parenteral and oral therapies as ordered, monitor and evaluate high risk drugs as well as outcomes such as cardene, heparin drips, norepinephrine as well as others; manage cardiac monitors, ventilators and other equipment as needed PACU-provide post-op patient recovery from local, general, and regional anesthesia, diligent monitoring of vital signs, implement emergency protocols as needed, post op extubation, cardiac monitoring, administration of high risk drugs as needed, manage and observe surgical sites to avoid adverse effects
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Downers Grove, Illinois01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, TX01-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College of Nursing
Dallas, TX01-2002
Skills
- Electronic medical records
- Treatment planning
- Diagnostic screenings
- Excellent oral communication
- Women's health exams
- Compliance reporting expert
- Nursing staff management
- IV infusion treatments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Home care and hospice
- Disaster relief
- Medical assessment mastery
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Texas Nurses Association
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- APRN/FNP TEXAS
- RX AUTHORITY
- DEA REGISTRATION
- AANP CERTIFICATION
- RN
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- Licensed in Texas
- Licensed in Colorado
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner (ICE Detention Center)
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
02.2026 - Current
SNF/LTC NP
Independent Contractor Nurse Practitioner
05.2025 - 02.2026
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hope Hospice PRN
12.2023 - 01.2025
COVID19 Disaster Relief NP
Krucial Staffing
03.2020 - 05.2020
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Krucial Staffing
03.2020 - 05.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Heavenly Hands Family Medical Clinic
09.2019 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Guardian Visiting Physicians
10.2018 - 07.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mi Doctor/MD Pediatrics
06.2018 - 06.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Renaissance Research And Hypertension
05.2018 - 03.2020
Specialty Registered Nurse
Enterprise Staffing
01.2012 - 01.2018
Administrator/Director of Nursing/Case Manager
Gentle Hands Home Health Care
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University College of Nursing