Lindsey Grischow
Poland,OH
Summary
Reliable and compassionate Registered Nurse with almost 15 years of experience. Caring for patients within a post surgical inpatient setting for 13 years before transferring to a pre-op call nurse for the same company. Currently a remote triage nurse once a week while working as a pre-op call nurse. Organized and hardworking to ensure patient care and advocacy. Smoothly delivers comprehensive patient care and delegates tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Pre-Operative Calls/Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Surgical Hospital at Southwoods
Boardman, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and standards of practice related to triage nursing duties.
RN Staff Nurse
Surgical Hospital at Southwoods
Boardman, OH
08.2010 - 09.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
RN
Cleveland Clinic - Euclid Hospital
Euclid , OH
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Barista
Starbucks
Akron, OH
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Weighed, grounded, and packed coffee to prepare customer orders.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
- Followed health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Barista
Starbucks
Mantua, OH
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Weighed, grounded, and packed coffee to prepare customer orders.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
- Followed health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Barista
Starbucks
Mantua, OH
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Weighed, grounded, and packed coffee to prepare customer orders.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Gave samples of popular coffee and tea blends to create sales opportunities.
- Followed health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2009
High School Diploma -
Windham High School
Windham, OH05.2004
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Management
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Discharging
- Emotional Awareness
- SBAR Communication
- Documenting Vitals
- Time Management
- Phone/computer skills
- Call Triaging
- Coordinating Referrals
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Family and Patient Support
- Indirect Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Health Promotion
- Chart Updating
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Medical Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Medication Distribution
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Education
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Nursing Plan Development
- Procedure Preparations
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Relationship Building
- Patient Care Planning
- Laparoscopic Procedures Familiarity
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Strong Medical Ethic
Timeline
RN Pre-Operative Calls/Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Surgical Hospital at Southwoods
09.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Surgical Hospital at Southwoods
08.2010 - 09.2022
RN
Cleveland Clinic - Euclid Hospital
07.2009 - 08.2010
Barista
Starbucks
08.2007 - 10.2009
Barista
Starbucks
08.2005 - 05.2007
Barista
Starbucks
08.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
High School Diploma -
Windham High School
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