Marisa Griffiths
Savannah,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency and level 1 trauma patient care. Extensive knowledge of Level 1 Trauma Center ACS certification, required documentation for accreditation, and EHR reviews to gather information according to standards of agencies such as CMS, TJC, and NHSN. Knowledgeable in data abstraction processes, specifically in Theradoc and NHSN. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma Nurse Lead (Level 1 Trauma Center)
Memorial University Medical Center
12.2019 - 11.2023
- Teamed with all interdisciplinary services on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma to adults, pediatrics, and infants.
- Providing direct, specialized trauma care to patients from arrival to facility and duration of stay while boarded in emergency department. Continued care though collaboration with multiple specialties and admission floor to ensure highest quality of care until discharge.
- Adhering to multiple regulatory agencies in regards to charting, EHR record review, standards of care, and environment of care.
- Assisting with procedural sedation for orthopedic injuries, chest tube placement, and other diagnostic tests/procedures.
- Extensive experience with management of critical care patients including ventilator management, complex head-to-toe assessments, titrating critical care and sedation drips, vital sign monitoring, and overall coordination of care between multiple specialties.
- Responding to all falls in hospital, performing neuro assessments, and coaching floor nursing staff on hospital fall protocols.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting processes.
- Enhanced efficiency of trauma program through regular performance evaluations and data analysis.
Infection Preventionist
Memorial University Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in healthcare facility.
- Enhanced patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
- Streamlined data collection processes for accurate tracking and reporting of key infection metrics within organization.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends over time to identify areas for potential enhancements in infection prevention efforts.
- Utilized surveillance software tools effectively for ongoing monitoring of infection rates and trends within organization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Assisted in management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as all CMS reportable infections and all GA Department of Public Health notifiable diseases.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Oversaw committees, investigations and surveillance focused on preventing Carbapenem-resistant organism (CRO) outbreaks.
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
- Authored and presented final after-action reports to identify strengths and challenges as well as recommended corrective changes for future investigations.
Infusion Registered Nurse
RevIVe Hydration
03.2023 - Current
- Assess patient health history and current health status to determine eligibility for IV hydration services per requirements set by medical director.
- Assess current patient condition and collaborate treatment plan with patient based on symptoms and desired outcomes.
- Extensive experience with peripheral IV placement.
- Administer IV fluids, IV medications, and IM medications per physician orders.
- Assess patient's status during and post infusions to monitor for adverse reactions.
- Work closely with medical director to develop treatment plans for a diverse patient population.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted with procedural sedation including medications, patient monitoring, documentation, and all other aspects of care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2017
Skills
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, TCAR, and ENPC
- Peripheral IV placement / Ultrasound guided IV placement
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Stabilization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- TheraDoc and NHSN data abstraction
- Surveillance and Monitoring
- CDC Policies
- Microbiology Understanding
- Conducting investigations
- Trend Monitoring
Licensing
Current GA RN License
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Memorial University Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
RevIVe Hydration
03.2023 - Current
Trauma Nurse Lead (Level 1 Trauma Center)
Memorial University Medical Center
12.2019 - 11.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
07.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University