Latricia Giffin
Loveland,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and respectful attitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corrhealth
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of inmate needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved health outcomes.
- Improved staff communication through comprehensive documentation and efficient handover practices.
- Upheld ethical nursing standards in all interactions with patients, colleagues, corrections officers, and other stakeholders within the correctional setting.
- Demonstrated cultural competence while working with diverse populations, facilitating trust-building between staff members and inmates from various backgrounds.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered staff nurse
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
11.2020 - Current
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care as charge RN on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with staff, and monitoring patient orders.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Registered nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Medical/ COVID unit- All patient care provided; lab draws, nebulizers and MDI administered, PIV inserts and central line cares, accessing PORTs
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated nursing care as charge RN on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with staff.
Certified pharmacy technician
Sam’s Club Pharmacy
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Type and fill prescriptions
- Customer service skills, collaborate with insurance companies, communication
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
Certified pharmacy technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2010 - 05.2014
- Inventory, ordering, typed and filled prescriptions
- Time management, conflict resolution
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
volunteer firefighter
San Juan County
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Responding to medical and fire emergencies
- Fire academy training
- Effectively communicating with the team.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on a monthly basis.
- Participated in quarterly training exercises and in-class training to improve knowledge.
Education
EMT-B -
San Juan College
Farmington, NM11.2011
Associates Degree - nursing
San Juan College
Farmington, NM12.2018
No Degree - First Responder
San Juan College
Farmington, NM04.2009
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Prioritizing Patients
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Calm and Composed
- Critical Thinking
Hobbies
Simply enjoy the challenges a jigsaw puzzle presents. Appreciate the talent, hard-work and dedication displayed through theatrical arts. Enjoy the calm environment while fishing.
references
Mary Hayashi - Pharmacy manager 970-749-4253
Vickie Bessey - Medical unit manager 505-609-2471
Kindra Young - Nursing House Supervisor 970-624-3141
Lis Elsner - permanent night charge nurse 970-624-3143
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Corrhealth
10.2023 - Current
Registered staff nurse
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
11.2020 - Current
Registered nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2020
Certified pharmacy technician
Sam’s Club Pharmacy
01.2015 - 02.2019
Certified pharmacy technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2010 - 05.2014
volunteer firefighter
San Juan County
01.2007 - 01.2011
EMT-B -
San Juan College
Associates Degree - nursing
San Juan College
No Degree - First Responder
San Juan College
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