Saquanna Griffin
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Registered Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Served as a nursing resource and relieved internal units such as ER, CCU, hematology-oncology, and ped-surg acute care with skilled nursing services.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive cardiac monitoring and various pediatric congenital illnesses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Harlem Hospital Center
New York, NY
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Cared for patients in 40 bed ER unit and level 1 trauma center, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Lakewood, CA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Cared for unstable post arrest patients requiring therapeutic hypothermia
- Experience with antiarrhythmic and vasodilators such as amiodarone, Diltiazem, esmolol, nitroglycerin and nitroprusside
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Woodhull Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided exceptional nursing care within 42 bed, level 2 trauma ER , and certified stroke center
- Delivered life-saving interventions for trauma patients
- Adept in quickly identifying key symptoms of medical crisis and performing critical interventions
- Effective communicator; specializing in delivering social and emotional support to families affected by a traumatic event
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Treated patients at a level 1 trauma center requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, MT
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered IV fluids, and Monoclonal antibodies through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for COVID infections.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Educated patients on proper immune support and medication side effects.
Float Pool Nurse
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, ER holds and Medsurg-tele with skilled nursing services.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Guam Regional Medical City
Tamirindo, Guam
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients while providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Vincent Healthcare
Billings, MT
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Cared for 3-5 Patients at a time at a level 2 trauma hospital.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Field Nurse Case Manager
Extended Home Care Services
Manhattan, NY
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Responsible for daily case management of 70+ health-challenged clients with chronic conditions.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, primary physicians and patients.
- Instructed patients and caregivers' on the disease process, medication safety, infection control, and proper disposal of biohazards and community resources.
- Examined and evaluated patients for skilled nursing and rehab services.
- Provided wound care, daily injections, blood pressure monitoring, medication pre-pour and HHA home supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Capella University
Nursing
Minneapolis, MN 01.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School of Nursing
Staten Island, NY12.2018
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- EMR: EPIC, Cerner, McKesson, Allscripts
- BLS/ ACLS/ PALS/ TNCC Certified
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Infection Control Procedures
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- File and Records Monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
- Emergency Room Services
- Patient Stabilization
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Ulcer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Seizure Disorders
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Capella University
Nursing
01.2023 - Current
Float Registered Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
12.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Harlem Hospital Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Woodhull Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Infusion Registered Nurse
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
Float Pool Nurse
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Guam Regional Medical City
03.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Ascension All Saints Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Vincent Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2021
Field Nurse Case Manager
Extended Home Care Services
06.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School of Nursing