Shelly Griswold
Kyle,United States
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and progress.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia, ensuring stability and comfort during critical recovery phases.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient handoffs and patient care transitions.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify potential complications, promptly notifying medical staff when necessary.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
RN PACU
St David’s South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
02.2014 - 04.2024
- Assisted in assessing vital signs and administering medications as per physician directives.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems to support continuity of care.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize infection risks within the PACU environment.
- Participated in continuing education initiatives to stay current with best practices in post-anesthesia care nursing.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Charge Nurse IMC
St David’s South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
03.2008 - 02.2014
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and best practices.
- Managed shift schedules efficiently, optimizing resource allocation across departments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY06.2006
Timeline
RN
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
07.2024 - Current
RN PACU
St David’s South Austin Medical Center
02.2014 - 04.2024
Charge Nurse IMC
St David’s South Austin Medical Center
03.2008 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - RN
Excelsior College