Sara Griffith
Oakley,CA
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate nurse leader with strong organizational skills eager to secure Nurse Manager position. Ready to help team achieve operational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley
12.2021 - Current
- Unit: Surgical Telemetry
- Assist the Nurse Manager with operations of the unit, which includes payroll, staffing, scheduling, and variance tracking.
- Enhanced staff competency by developing and delivering targeted training programs, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for over 80 team members.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.
- Supports organization needs as on-call manager when the need occurs.
- Streamlined nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern.
Registered Nurse
John Muir Health
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit
- A nurse who provides for compassionate nursing care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
- Leader of the unit-based council for Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit
- Evidence-Based Practice Coach supporting fellows with their innovative, evidence-based ideas.
- Relief Charge Nurse on Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit for two years
- Supported the nurse manager in operating the unit by controlling the quality of service, cost-effectiveness, and patient safety.
- Maintained documentation of medication administered and care as rendered.
- Reviewed care plans daily to ensure appropriate care was provided to each patient’s needs.
- Determined patient care assignments in accordance with patient’s requirements.
- Experienced at caring for cardiovascular patients such as patients recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery, pacemaker implantation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention procedure, Mitraclip, carotid endarterectomy surgery.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Cardiovascular Stroke Progressive Care Unit
- Registered Nurse who coordinated and implemented primary nursing care to patients on the Cardiovascular Stroke Progressive Care Unit of Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California
- Adept at caring for patients that suffer from cerebrovascular accidents, thoracotomy, lobectomy, heart catheterizations, percutaneous coronary intervention procedure, maze procedure.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
MSN – Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nuring - Nursing
California State University East Bay
Concord, CA12.2015
Skills
- Quality Control
- Employee Relations
- Evaluation
- Staff Development
- Patient Care Delivery
Certification
English
California RN License #95085379
Affiliations
American Heart Association
BLS – American Heart Association
Progressive Care Certified Nurse – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
NIHSS
Caritas Coach, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Nurse Association
Association of California Nurse Leaders
2
Licensure, Certifications & Memberships
- California RN License #95085379
- ACLS
- BLS
- PCCN
- Caritas Coach
- Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Member of American Nurse Association
- Member of Association of California Nurse Leaders
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
John Muir Health
01.2017 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
MSN – Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nuring - Nursing
California State University East Bay
English
California RN License #95085379
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