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Sabrina Griscom

Nashville,Georgia

Summary

Distinguished RN with a proven track record at South Georgia Medical Center, excelling in patient care through effective medication and IV administration and compassionate patient relations. Leveraged clinical judgment and empathy to enhance patient outcomes, significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in emergency procedures and chronic disease management, consistently advocating for patient needs and fostering educational growth among peers. 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. 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. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with 26 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with infusion specialty. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and home setting and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes. Caring Infusion Nurse gifted in delivering quality care and support to patients and families. Committed to adding value to healthcare facilities through dynamic interpersonal, relationship building and organizational skills. Patient-oriented Infusion Nurse experienced handling stressful situations with poise. A calm presence devoted to helping patients through education and emotional support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Infusion Nurse

Advanced Infusion Services
12.2017 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.

RN Infuaion Specialist

Barnes Healthcare Services
07.2008 - 12.2017
  • 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.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

RN ER/ICU

South Georgia Medical Center
09.1998 - 07.2008
  • 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.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
09.2006

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA
09.1998

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Geriatric Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Community health
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Precepting
  • Patient Care
  • Physical assessments
  • Staff Supervision
  • Infection control measures
  • Licensed RN
  • Care Plan Development
  • Patient Management
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Evaluation
  • High level of autonomy
  • HIPAA Education
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • EMR Systems
  • Emotional awareness
  • Family Education
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Long-Term Care
  • ADL Assistance
  • Diabetes management
  • Taking vitals
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Managing deadlines
  • Patient Discharge
  • Family advocacy
  • IV setup
  • Evaluations
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Home care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Collecting vitals
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Preventive health
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Medication Distribution
  • Data Collection
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Chart updating
  • Medical assessment
  • Relationship Building
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Patient Relations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education

Timeline

RN Infusion Nurse

Advanced Infusion Services
12.2017 - Current

RN Infuaion Specialist

Barnes Healthcare Services
07.2008 - 12.2017

RN ER/ICU

South Georgia Medical Center
09.1998 - 07.2008

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Valdosta State University

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Sabrina Griscom