Nikita Grissom
Ballwin,Missouri
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Green Park Senior Living Community
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
CNA/LPN Charge Nurse
Favorite Staffing
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis College of Health Careers
St Louis, MO08.2022
No Degree - Practical Nursing
St Louis College of Health Careers
St Louis, MO04.2015
High School Diploma -
Meda P Washington
St Louis, MO01.2001
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Response
- Vaccine administration
- Acute care expertise
- Team Coordination
Timeline
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2024
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Green Park Senior Living Community
05.2016 - 12.2019
CNA/LPN Charge Nurse
Favorite Staffing
02.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis College of Health Careers
No Degree - Practical Nursing
St Louis College of Health Careers
High School Diploma -
Meda P Washington
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