Sarah Grizzle
Winder,GA
Summary
Professional nurse with strong expertise in trauma care, rapid assessment and critical decision-making. Skilled in patient stabilization, advanced life support, and emergency care procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic clinical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Nurse Specialist
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted detailed assessments of trauma patients to accurately determine necessary medical interventions.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by providing immediate and effective trauma care in high-pressure environments.
- Assessed patients and activated trauma team according to ACS and hospital guidelines.
- Assisted with transfer process of trauma patients to appropriate level of care
- Participated in Community Injury Prevention by teaching hands only CPR and Stop the Bleed
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Triaged incoming EMS and walk-in arrivals using ESI
- Initiated, titrated, and maintained critical IV drips
- Educated Emergency Room staff during annual hands-on skills days
- Acted as a preceptor to new RNs in all areas of the department
Registered Nurse- Emergency Care Center
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients across the lifespan
- Assumed care of patients with invasive devices including Arterial lines, External Ventricular Drains, ventilators, multiple critical drips
- Assessed and monitored changes in patient status
- Collaborated and communicated with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient plan of care
- Advocated for treatments, therapies and changes in plan of care to ensure best patient outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Gainesville, GA05.2020
Skills
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Triage
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse (eNLC) Georgia Board of Nursing – RN294542
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Trauma Nursing Course (ATCN)
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Affiliations
- Member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
- Member of the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN)
Timeline
Trauma Nurse Specialist
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Emergency Care Center
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia