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Sara Griffin

Gainesville

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessments, emergency care, and medication administration. Committed to ethical practice and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
06.2016 - Current
  • Administered emergency care to stabilize patients in critical conditions, and facilitated transportation and communication between Freestanding ED and Adult/Pediatric departments.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
  • Coordinated with physicians to facilitate efficient patient admissions and transfers.

Registered Nurse CSO Float Pool

UF Health
Gainesville, FL
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient care quality.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs, promoting personalized health outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions, improving understanding of care processes.
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team at the UF Health Adult, Pediatric and Freestanding ERs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2014

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency care
  • Behavioral health care
  • Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
  • Respiratory care
  • Unit oversight
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Student precepting
  • Ethical practice

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse CSO Float Pool

UF Health
10.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Florida