Samantha Griffin
Uvalda,GA
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Community Hospice, excelling in high-pressure environments and emergency management. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and patient relationship building, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation and healthcare software, adept at delivering personalized, high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Hospice
03.2022 - Current
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vidalia Medical Associates
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
R.T. Stanley Health Center
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
STC
Vidalia, GA12-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient relationship building
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Preventive care
- Palliative care
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Hospice
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vidalia Medical Associates
04.2018 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
R.T. Stanley Health Center
12.2016 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
STC
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