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Payton Grinestaff

Decatur,IL

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Springfield Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding of health conditions.
  • Enhanced patient care by frequently and consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
  • Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
  • Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.

Clinical Nursing Student

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
  • Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
  • Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
  • Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL
12-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Assistance

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Active Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Recording and Documentation
  • CPR
  • BLS/ACLS
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Springfield Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Clinical Nursing Student

Richland Community College
01.2022 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Assistance

Richland Community College

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Illinois State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Richland Community College