Mary-Collette Griffin
Weymouth,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Diligent with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Hore Hospital
Weymouth, MA
03.2007 - 12.2011
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brockton Hospital
Brockton, MA
03.2001 - 05.2007
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
Harbor House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Hingham, MA
10.1995 - 03.2001
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fisher College
Boston, MA05.1995
Certificate in Nursing -
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Brockton, MA05.1995
Associate in Banking Management -
Massachusetts Banking Institute
Boston, MA06.1992
Skills
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Student Precepting
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Certificate Course
- Home Health Aid (HHA)
- Certified in Alzheimer's Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Hore Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brockton Hospital
03.2001 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
Harbor House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.1995 - 03.2001
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Certificate Course
- Home Health Aid (HHA)
- Certified in Alzheimer's Care
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fisher College
Certificate in Nursing -
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Associate in Banking Management -
Massachusetts Banking Institute
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